Questions Will Be Answered by Government on Utilities
The Legislature heard that the government will continue to answer House questions about public utilities and boards of utility corporations. Two bills were introduced to refer the annual reports of Manitoba Telephone System and Manitoba Hydro to the standing committee on public utilities for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Steinkopf
Manitoba Telephone System
Manitoba Hydro
Public Utilities
Roblin
Butter consumption rises in province per minister
Agriculture Minister George Hutton told the Legislature that butter consumption rose to 20 pounds per capita in 1963 from 19 in 1961, while margarine declined to 7.7 pounds per capita in 1963 from 9.1 in 1961.
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George Hutton
Bootleg Seed Varieties Warned At Manitoba Seed Growers Meet
A. B. Masson of the agriculture department warned about bootleg seed varieties that could contaminate foreign markets with poor quality grains. He spoke to about 250 delegates at the Manitoba branch meeting of the Canadian Seed Growers Association, comparing potential impact to historic livestock disease. Four members received service awards in certified seed growing: T. Allen Moffat, Hartney J. M. Luke, Elmer R. Forbes, and J. L. Faurschou. Portage la Prairie was chosen as the 1965 annual meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Masson
Agriculture Department
Manitoba
Canadian Seed Growers Association
T. Allen Moffat
Hartney
J. M. Luke
Petersfield
Elmer R. Forbes
Dauphin
J. L. Faurschou
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Hosts More Than 40 Winter Birds
Manitoba hosts over forty winter birds including permanent residents and Arctic visitors. A new reference digest on common species exists through The Carling Conservation Club, with drawings and feeding-station plans, compiled for The Carling Breweries with Manitoba ornithology assistance and available free by mail.
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North Country
Manitoba
Carling Conservation Club
Carling Breweries
Winnipeg
Britannia IODE elects officers and plans pie sale
Britannia Chapter 10 held its annual meeting at Miss E Marsh's home on February 3 with strong attendance. Officers were elected including Regent Mrs H A Lye and treasurer Mrs A M Hay. The chapter notes 1963 was busy with 19 members and multiple fundraising events plus community service.
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Britannia Chapter
E. Marsh
Firth
H. A. Lye
Collins
Nordal
E. R. Ford
J. Jeffries
A. M. Hay
A. Weber
W. Robson
J. L. Lamb
R. Stratton
Red Cross
G. Hay
Linda Boaz
Extension News and Views John Fisher to speak at Winnipeg forum
Extension News and Views notes that John Fisher now Commissioner of the National Centennial Administration will be a luncheon speaker at the National Farm and Business Forum at the Royal Alexi. Hotel in Winnipeg on Friday March 20. The forum features speakers including Hon. Harry Hays federal Minister of Agriculture with a theme Credit and Management in Agriculture. Also promotes diploma holders connection, seed catalog updates and garden planning with pamphlets available from Carberry or Portage la Prairie offices. Only 5 per cent of Canadian land is used for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hays
Credit and Management
Oere
Water Rates Debate Hits Rural Municipalities
Liberal leader Gil Molgat criticizes Manitoba PC water pricing as uneven across towns. He warns rates not tied to capital costs could hinder local industry. Agriculture minister George Hutton says rates reflect 35 year consumption estimates and early losses offset by later gains as demand grows. The program funds plant construction. municipalities then distribute the water.
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Alanitoba
Gil Molgat
Agriculture and Conservation Department
George Hutton
Water Control Board
Diseases Of Heart Claims Most Lives In Manitoba 1963
Manitoba health department reports 61 births and 20 deaths daily in 1963. Heart diseases led deaths with 2,124 lives, followed by cancer, vascular lesions, pneumonia, accidents, birth injuries, arteriosclerosis, congenital malformations, influenza and diabetes. Motor vehicle fatalities fell to 47 from 156 in 1962. infant mortality declined.
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Manitoba Health Department
Health Department
Health Education Service
Hartford News A Returns Home And Community Happenings
Richard Bennett came home Friday after two months in a Winnipeg hospital. Recent visits included Mr and Mrs R Thompson with F Upward Eddie and Jerry. Quilting party held by district ladies. Birth notice: Eldon and Betty Nicholls welcomed Peter Scott February 20 in Winnipeg, 7 lb 14 oz. Currie sewing circle to meet March 25. prize winners at Rossendale bonspiel. Travelling alarm clocks and a blanket won at Lavenham Grand Challenge.
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J. Smith
Richard Bennett
Winnipeg
R. Thompson
F. Upward
Eddie
Jerry
Eldon Rintoul
Peter Scott
Rodney
S. Thompson
Nelson Hulmes
Herman Stark
F. Bennett
G. Restall
Portage
Melvin Rintout
Poplar Point
J. Rintoul
Starks
Koehler
H. Bures
K. Nicholls
Betty
Currie Sewing Circle
A. Dicksons
Dickson
P. Mcintosh
Currie
Rossendale
J .T. Rintoul
Lavenham
Tommy
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C. W. Sloik
Herb Borton
Harry L. Trump
Rosser
Brandon
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Ha, Lye, QC
P.O
MacGregor, Manitobs
Boards of the Utility Corporations
Trimble-Rains Funeral Chapel
Portage LA Pirie, Manitoba
Manitsha
Canada
Britannia
IODE
Lange
Carberry
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
Wishart’s
Eighth St
Sask
Ave. West
Wilman Motors
Roland
Brooker’s Orchestra
The
Canadian Order of Foresters
S. Rey
Royal Road S
Age
Hartford News
Charlie Chaplin
Laurel and Hardy
Buster Keaton
Jane
John Wayne
Cominco
Fernustas
Rome
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company OF Canada
Calgary
Saskatoon
Winnipeo
Montreal
Vancouver
Katrime
C. W. Lye and Son Ltd
C. L. Brugger
Knox Brothers
Elephant
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