Canadian Farmers See Net Income Rise in 1965
Canada’s farm net income climbed 13.4 percent to an estimated 1.66 billion dollars in 1965, aided by higher inventories and sales. Cash receipts hit a record 3.78 billion, led by cattle and calves, with gains in hogs poultry and dairy offset by weaker wheat receipts. Farm operating expenses rose to 2.64 billion while supplementary payments totaled 28.3 million. Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan report 1965 totals of 164.6 million, 312.4 million, and 627.6 million respectively.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
CBS
Newfoundland
Do Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prairies
Isi
Goodbye to the Old Reservoir Reflections on a bygone local spot
The piece recalls youthful energy around the old reservoir near Shilo with anecdotes of hijinks and community use. It notes a frost covered jeep misadventure, stock watering, and holiday memories. It laments the removal of the reservoir as a dangerous but cherished site and honors a possible tragic death connected to it.
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Hallowe'en
Shilo
Varden Street
Deaths and Local Changes Recorded in History Notes
History Notes for August 4 1910 note the death of Robert Lamb aged 79 who came to Manitoba in 1878 and held land shares. Also reported is the death of T R Vardon MacGregor Founder the prior Saturday. August 11 1910 F E Lewis elected secretary treasurer of the municipal council succeeding the late Vardon. Rev George Dickson serves as minister at Golden Stream. Frank Southworth sold his restaurant business to Mrs Geo Cooper and her brother J McMinn. Presbyterian Church at Pine Creek nearing completion with Dr Bayne as pastor.
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Robert Lamb
Lamb
Manitoba
West
T. R. Vardon
MacGregor
F. E. Lewis
Mr. Vardon
George Dickson
Golden Stream
Frank Southworth
Prairie rail lines protected for eight years
The government set an eight year no abandon policy on 17 000 miles of Prairie rails leaving 1 839 miles open to immediate abandonment applications by the railways In Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta coverage aims to preserve a farmer friendly network until January 1 1975 The plan preserves passenger service on at least one route and bases protection on traffic and alternative service considerations including maps filed with transport authorities and prior government assurances.
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Saskatoon
Melfort
Sask
Manitoba
CNR
Saskatchewan
Alberta
John Turner
Board of Transport Commissioners
Pickersgill
Commons
Treasury
Prairie
CPR
Transport Department
Mounties Sell Off 30 Horses Ending Equestrian Training
The RCMP auctioned 30 horses as it ends equestrian training in favor of academic and physical study at the college. The sale drew more than 1,000 attendees, raising 12,600 over a base of 420 per horse, with prices from 100 to 1,025 for various mares and geldings.
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RCMP
Rcmp College
George B. McClellan
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Ralph
Prestone
Sidney Auction Sale
S. Finnegan
Sidney
Cold Spot
Westinghouse
Torchiere
Toronto
S. E. Burch & Son Auctioneers
Carberry, Manitoba
Scenic-Dome
Alaska
Canada
Europe
Continents
Formation and Reservations
Mr. K. C. Routley
Ritian Papi
Mia
Prairie Provinces
Res
Archie Fleming
G. A. Keats
Winnipeg
Roma
Bol Hosie
Paula
Moor Beee
Millar
Regina
Fort Walsh
Swift Current
Police
Portage Animal Hospital
North Norfolk
G. M. Hayford Sales & Service
Phone
Musun
John Deere
First Street
N.W
Portage la Prairie
Elephant Brand
Dominco
Cominco
Cominco Ltd
Calgary
PINE
Westbourne
C. W. Lye & Son Limited
Knox Brothers
Vince Munro
Marvel Hairdressing School
Portage Ave
Man
Hamilton
Ottawa
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