Soil tests urged to prevent silo collapses in Ontario
Eastern Ontario farmers risk silo failures if soil bearing strength and foundation are not planned. Agriculture Canada engineer Turnbull notes 100 foot silos over 30 foot diameters exert 6,000 psi at the base, risking unequal settlement and tilting. Options include reinforced bases, piles to bedrock, shorter silos, or horizontal siting, with soils engineers essential.
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Ottawa
Ontario
John Turnbull
Agriculture Canada Engineering Research Service
Turnbull
Vorizontal
Mr.Turnbull
Reas
Portage la Prairie Welcomes Berkley and Co Industry
Mayor Karen Devine outlined Central Plains Inc role in creating Portage la Prairie's new industry Berkley and Co Canada Ltd. The city bought 139 acres in 1971 and 180 more in 1975 to form a large industrial park. Ron Roteliuk provided data on sewer water and manpower with city engineers and Canada Manpower Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains Inc
Portage la Prairie
Berkley ‘and Co. (Canada) Ltd
Karen Devine
Central Plains Regional Development Company
Devine
Ths
Berkley & Co. (Canada) Ltd
Ron Roteliuk
Berkley and Co
Hydro and Gas
Canada Manpower Centre
Weekend Visitors and Local Sports Highlight Manitoba
Beaver news notes Saturday visits in Winnipeg by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and families with Mr. and Mrs. David Aronson and Marie Olito from Toronto. The Stone family attended a Reston hockey tournament. Irene and Jim Koldyk welcomed a baby boy. Street family activity in Winnipeg over weekend includes Ringette tournament play and Eileen among players. Longeons win B side trophy. Michael Street stays with Wallace Stone in MacGregor. Howie Rodgers and Ross visited Minnedosa. John Penner of MacGregor visited Ed Wiebe and Gordon Thomasson. Thomasson and Craig attended the Winnipeg RV Show at the Convention Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Winnipeg
David Aronson
Marie Olito
Toronto
Stone
Reston
Tim
Irene
Jim Koldyk
Ringettes
Eileen
Michael Street
Wallace Stone
MacGregor
Howie Rodgers
Ross
Minnedosa
John Penner
Ed Wiebe
Gordon
Thomasson
Craig
Convention Centre
Katrime Hosts Mixed Bonspiel Schedule Details
Katrime announces the annual mixed bonspiel scheduled from February 23 to 28. Teams must have the ladies play third. entry phone contact is Lyn But.
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Lyn
Curling clubs celebrate wins and visitors in regional notes
Local curler Grace Scora and Lorraine Chant earned top silver in Gladstone events as 14 rinks competed in Katrime’s novelty cash bonspiel. Neepawa and Winnipeg visitors joined social calls with families including the Schweitz and Turner clans as Ringette and hockey activity filled the weekend.
Winnipeg Visitors and Therapeutic Trip Notes
Belcourt and Mrs. A Graham of Winnipeg visited the Scott and Hunter homes. Victor Paton returned after a week in Portage hospital. H England and family hosted by Ken England in Winnipeg. The Scotts visited W Cherrit in Winnipeg then went to Shoal Lake to see L Nunn. Victor and Lawrence Paton hosted by R Simpson and family from Winnipeg. Angus Scott weekended in Winkler with J Reid, skiing at La Riviere. Itoba Horticultural birthday events honored Mrs A Ducks and Mrs K Stewart in February. John Thiessen and Donna left for California for three weeks.
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Scott’s
Shoal Lake
Itoba
A. Ducks
K. Stewart
John Thiessen
Donna
California
District Notes From The Border Hebron Column
Walter Lacroix visits son and family in Lynn Lake. Poplar Point hosts a district school meeting on Thursday. Poplar Point Ladies Bonspiel drew Mrs England Scaife Esau and Pritchett. Winnipeg guests Lin Bind and Vaughn visit W Pritchett. Delmer Nott wins Ski to Poker derby at La Riviere with three aces and two eights. Bagot residents Kalberg visit A Kelly. Kelly hosts guests at Carman with John Van den Brul.
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Walter Lacroix
Lucien Lacroix
Lynn Lake
Poplar Point
H. England
G. Scaife
P. Esau
W. Pritchett
Lin Bind and
Vaughn
Winnipeg
Delmer Nott
la Riviere
Delmer
W. Kalberg
Bagot
A. Kelly
John van den Brul
Carman
Ladies Curling Bonspiel At Poplar Point Results
Five home rinks and three visiting rinks competed in the Tie Ladies Curling Bonspiel with Edith Tully’s Marquette rink defeating Verna McNeill. Elaine Dickenson’s rink beat Florence Jackson, Opal Taylor and Vi England placed third and fourth. The Vern McNeill rink posted the largest end. Poplar Point intermediates announce a mixed bonspiel Feb 27 28 and 29 with two rinks per entry. contact Allan Rollins. Social planned for Sat Feb 2.
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E. Dickenson
Winnie Chapman
Winnipeg
A. Fidler
G. Dickenson
F. Webster
F. Humghee
Curling
Chile
Edith Tully
Marquette
Verna McNeill
Rose Lacroix
Harris
Oakville
Elaine Dickenson
Florence Jackson
High Bluff
Opal Taylor
England
Vern McNeill
Poplar Point
Allan Rollins
Portage la Prairie Welcomes Berkely and Co as Corporate Citizens
The industrial development committee led by Ald Garry Cobbe and including Ald Orville Wagner and W.A. Linden works with Central Plains Inc. to attract diverse industries utilizing local resources and stabilize the economy. Berkely and Co. becomes the first new industry under the city council and Central Plains partnership with final decisions to the council.
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Phillips Cables
Portage
Berkley and Co
City Council
Central Plains Inc
Berkely and Co
Portage la Prairie
Bridal shower for Marion Charlton Ahead of Feb 14 Wedding
Salem district notes report a bridal shower for Marion Charlton at Salem hall on Sunday February 8 honoring her upcoming marriage to Al Turner set for February 14. Gifts were presented, thanks voiced, and guests enjoyed a social hour. Plans include a snowmobile poker derby February 22 at Salem hall from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m., with contact Blaine Williams for details. The 4 H club hosts a variety concert February 27 at 8 p.m. at Yellowquill school.
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P. Beck
Salem Hall
Marion ‘Charlton
al Turner
Cage
Aren Bayachek
Marion
Carton Leo
Sansexcanty
Blaine Williams
Yellowquill School
Mixed bonspiel winners and community visits in Portage area
The Katrime mixed bonspiel saw Hart ford Currie team Longravawons capture the first event with Jackie and Tammy Rintoul along with Lyle Gilbert and Philip Davey. Colin and Sheila Smith, with Ed and Jean Biberdorf, took third in the first event Edwin bon spiel. A weekend of visits and social gatherings followed across local households including Patterson Gourley and families, Thompson and Pilkington entourages, and many Portage area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jereia Vez
Lillian Gilbert
Jack Clark
Doyle
Jackie
Tanis Heselwood
Merton Lindsay
Winnipeg
Katrime
Lyle Gilbert
Tammy Rintoul
Phil Davey
Tom Rintoul
Phil
Blair
Woodside
Brent Wright
Brent
Sharon McRae
Howard McRae
Shannon Heselwood
Bob Leckie
Ken Early
Ben Vandenbosch
Lloyd Foth
Murray Lamb
Allan Tait
Dale Woodward
Lyn Butterfield
Harvey Dyck
Mildred Mason
Longravawons
Philip Davey
Colin
Sheila Smith
Jean Biberdorf
Edwin
Andrew Gourley
Janet Patterson
Portage
Maureen Gourley
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Beaver News
Katrime News
Southend- Macaulay
Bob Schweitz
Herman Schweitz
Alice Turner
Russ Ferris
Bill McMillan
Wendy
Carberry
Joan Sims
Grace ‘Scora
Gladstone
Lorraine Chant
Jack Wolfe
Neepawa
Barry McIntosh
Hulme
Darlene Nichol Sant
Danny Larson
Belcourt
District News
Chris) Christianson
Notary Rampton St
Austin Credit Union Limited
Austin Community Hall
Salem District News
Shirley Case
Shanon Melvor
Tom Charlton
Carol Case
Turner
May Boyachek
Alice Beck
Marilyn Case
Cindy Coates
Sherry
Hartford & Currie News
Roy
Enid Thompson
Morden
Blaine
Carol Thompson
Preston McIntosh
Carl
Lois Burch
Brandon
Keystone Centre
Lois
Brandy
Stan Ross
Sandra
Jimmy
Pilkingtons
Wilfred
Carol
Pilkington
Jason
Ryan
John Giesbrecht
Winkler
Tina
K. Rempel
Debbie
Colleen Wiebe
Giesbrechts
Tom
Allison Rintoul
Harvey Brydges
Calgary
Stettler
Alberta
Gary Booth
Rintouls
Don
Marion MacDougall
Neil
Lillian MacDougall
Ricky
Mary MacDougall
Marina MacDougall
Gerry
Doreen Zastaway
Wayne
Debbie MacDougall
George
Darlene Currie
Danny Rintoul
Austin
J. Rintoul
Macdonald Community Poker Derby
MacDonald Hall
E Art Klassen
Essnight’s
Revelstoke Lumber
Abot International
Do‘op Imp
Luke's Town Service
Custom Homes & Leisure Sraeberg’s
Kelly's Sales & Servi
Collett & Large
Shel Ease Power
Christianson
Mayfair Glass
Munro Farm Suppies Tecta
Macdonald ‘Smith Motors
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