Hydro Transmission Project To Run Next Summer
The province awards a Braedon to Portage la Prairie hydro transmission line contract worth about 350 343. Tenderers include Canadian Bridge Company for 225 152, Northern Electric 5 561 67, Stand ard Underground 77 3502, and Canadian Wire and Cable 23 735 insulate Company. An 82 mile route will connect Minaro sa Gladstone Neepawa MacGregor Austin Sidney and Carferty to the system. Steel towers 67 feet tall will support heavy cables. Construction starts as weather and materials allow with operation likely by next summer.
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Braedon
Portage la Prairie
D.G McKenzie
Wisister of Mines and Natural Resources
Canadian Bridge Company
Northern Electric Company
Standard Underground Company
Canadian Wire and Cable Company
Minaro Sa
Gladstone
Neepawa
MacGregor
Austin
Sidney
Carferty
Auto
North Norfolk Council meeting in Foresters Hall Austin
North Norfolk Council met Friday February 7 with all members present chaired by Reeve Campbell. Captain Carswell of the Salvation Army spoke requesting a grant as council considers paying 150 dollars. Tenders from CW Lye and Monarch Lumber Co for planking. Budgets and licenses discussed including pool table license for Austin and sale of Old Municipal Hall building.
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North Norfolk Cowes
Foresters Mall
Austin
Reeve Campbell
Capt. Carswell
Salvation Army
Robinson
Shay
CW Lye
Monarch Lumber Co
Wa Robinson
C. W. Lye and Son
MacGregor
North Cypress
Langfey SD. Gwing - Robinson
Municpal
Ool
Wallace — Bedford
Gomer
Levi Kergus
Bedford - Land
Wallace — Robinson
A. Blaine
Bedford— Goulding
Municipal Hall
James Barrett
Bagot Boys and Girls Club
Spee committee meeting adjourns to March 5 in Austin
The Spee committee and the Council adjourned to meet in the Community Hall Austin on March 5. The notice records the date, location, and continuation of deliberations by local officials.
Traffic Bill With Teeth Aims to Curb Highway Accidents
A recent provincial traffic bill proposes severe penalties to deter defective brakes intoxicated driving and careless behavior on highways. It requires vehicles to carry lights or reflectors and bans cut in blaring headlights and excessive speed. Ontario-like lighting provision cited as successful.
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Ontario
Bonspiel Runs On in Weather Held Curling Event
A lengthy write up describes a local curling bonspiel with nineteen rinks in four events. Weather delayed finals for Grand Challenge and Gold Standard. semifinals and consolation events await better conditions. Notable participants include Duncan McLachlan of Katrime and James L. Cowie, Carberry mayor and rink founder.
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Camsell Ardir
McPhee
Cowie
Lye
Mack
MacKinnon
Booth
H. L. Turner
Bill Turner
Mrs. Hay
Bul
Carberry
H. A. Lye
Portage la Prairie
Duncan McLachlan
Katrime
James McLachlan
Jas. L. Cowie
Bigger farms due to improved machinery
Farmers shift to larger operations as tractors combines and other Caterpillar equipment raise annual output. Powell Equipment Coming Ltd notes time-saving implements sit idle on small farms while profits from existing land fuel expansion. National Farm Equipment Week highlights dealer displays and procurement.
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Powell Equipment Coming Ltd
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Kirshner, Rabkin & CO
Clarks
Red River
Edwardsburg
Lake Superior
Anglican Church
Inday
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A. H. McIntyre
Jeweller
Portage la’ Prairie
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Erle R. George
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Bank of Commerce
J. R. Watkins Co
G. W. West
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M. R. Little
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