Coin Shortage Almost Beaten
Canadian coin shortage easing says Master of the Mint G W Hunter as production runs 24 hours a day across three shifts. By year end 1973 the mint expects one billion coins, mainly pennies nickels dimes and quarters, the largest output in history.
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Royal Canadian Mint
G. W. Hunter
United States
Hunter
Snaith Kasprick Vows Exchanged in Neepawa Ceremony
Jo-Anne Kasprick and James Alfred Snaith sealed vows August 11 at St. James Anglican Church Neepawa with Rev. Michael Tipper officiating. The couple will reside in Thompson Man. Guests and family details include attendants and reception at Yellowhead Centre with The Travellers providing music.
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Neepawa
Jo-Anne Rose
John Kasprick
James Alfred
Alfred Snaith
MacGregor
Michael Tipper
Karen Turner
Hanna
Chantilly
Janice LeBarron
Janice Bush
Delores Kasprick
Dale Burch
Brian Telford
Andre Boulanger
Yellowhead
Allan Bush
Cindy McGregor
Grace Kelly
Jo-Anne
Ste. 713
Princeton Drive
Thompson, Man
Beer price may go up amid farm cost squeeze
Canadian Breweries Ltd reports in its annual shareholders note that higher prices for farm products and grain costs could lift beer prices. The Toronto firm cites competition and U S controls as squeezing brewers and expects relief later this year through higher prices.
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Canadian Breweries Ltd
United States
Canada
Magazine Archives Show 1873 Patent Record Arrival
The first edition of a long running Canadian invention magazine, dating to 1873, has been archived. Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Herby Gray presented the March 1873 Patent Office Record to Dominion Archivist Dr. W. L. Smith. The issue records a patent for a sewing machine awarded to William Mead.
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Public Archives
Herby Gray
Patent Office Record
Dominion
W. L. Smith
Montreal
George Desbarats
William Mead
Reserve Goes Into Honey Business
Residents of the Korea River Indian reserve in Manitoba launch a pilot honey venture backed by the federal government and Canada Manpower. With 200 hives across five sites near Winnipeg, the project aims for 15,000 pounds this year and 200,000 pounds next year, creating jobs for about 520 residents. Chief Dave Courchene and Chief Oliver Nelson advocate expansion toward 3,000 hives, as Eaton's orders boost demand.
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Korea River Indian Reserve
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Georgia
Federal Department of Indian Affairs
Canada
Tom Sutherland
Sutherland
Dave Courchene
Manitoba Indian Brotherhood
Oliver Nelson
Roseau River
University of Manitoba
Nelson
Don
Autopac to Pay Damages for Drunk Driving Victims
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corp will now pay damages to innocent victims of drunk or impaired drivers. Minister William Uruski called it a major step forward while noting Autopac may still refuse coverage for damage to the vehicle operated by the impaired driver. Previously victims had to sue in court to recover from Autopac.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Corp
Wiliam Uruski
Autopac
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