Pre Stampede Work Continues on Grounds and Buildings
More than $12,000 has been spent this year on improvements to grounds and buildings. Directors learned work completed includes realigned buildings floors straightened restrooms extended and improved 40 box stalls and cattle pens built for the enlarged agricultural show. Directors were enthusiastic the enlarged facilities and prize money would lift this year's show beyond previous totals. Ticket hours extended for downtown booth to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Stampede
Gram
Dirk Scholten
Charles Taylor
Saskatchewan rail talks lift provincial spirits
Regina Premier Woodrow Lloyd said a Ottawa meeting with federal officials gave hope that Saskatchewan's rail abandonment efforts are not in vain. He cited cabinet interest in studies before any further line closures and a continued freeze on hearings pending new legislation. He warned the federal policy remains unclear.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Woodrow Lloyd
Lloyd
Ottawa
Transportation Committee
Calgary Stampede eyes record crowd of 600000
Officials and directors forecast a record stampede attendance near 600000 as grandstand seat reservations outpace last year and demand grows at the Calgary ticket office. Maurice Hartnett says continental publicity for this year’s show is tremendous.
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Calgary
Canadas Oil Lands Of Interest Abroad
Canadas oil sector gained impetus from the world petroleum congress in Frankfurt where 80 Canadian delegates joined about 7 000 oilmen. Dr G W Govier of Calgary noted questions on oil sands and Arctic Islands while Dr J C Sproule praised the congress as the finest in 35 years and highlighted a Geological Survey of Canada exhibit on northern resources.
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Calgary
G. W. Govier
Alberta Oil and Gas Conservation Board
Canada
Arctic Islands
Frankirt
J. C. Sproule
Dr. Sproule
Geological Survey of Canada
Starch Plant Work At Vauxhall Halts Construction
Construction on a new starch factory near Vauxhall has stopped due to health department issues. Bill Hanson said the project awaits clearance and expected operations by mid August processing up to 10 000 tons of non edible potato starch with about ten winter jobs.
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Vauxhall
Bill Hanson
Department of Health
Hanson
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act
Old Man
Leppard Receives Reeder Prize in Botany at Saskatchewan
Gary Leppard, son of Mr and Mrs H G Leppard of 541F Allowance Ave, recently graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and won the Reeder Prize for the outstanding graduate in biological sciences. He earned first class honors in all biological sciences classes and is now a National Research Scholar conducting graduate plant tumor research.
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Gary Leppard
H. G. Leppard
University of Saskatchewan
Reeder
Leppard
Vauxhall Snaps Mill Rate Down for 1863 Budget
Vauxhall Town Council set the 1863 levy at 70 mills after a two mill cut. Municipal and school funds totaled 32.92 and 5.89 mills respectively with provincial and hospital contributions totaling 22.44 2.81 and .73 mills. Additional allocations cover recreation and regional health units amid ongoing water restrictions and planned ditch guard rails.
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Vauxhall
Provincial Education Foundation
Provincial Hospital Fund
Taber
Lethbridge Auxiliary Hospital
Barons-Eureka
Town Planning Commission
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act
Face of Edmonton To be Outlined
Edmonton planning commission unveiled late July studies outlining how to reshape downtown Edmonton. The $180 million program includes a civic centre with offices a new CNR station and a $10 million sports coliseum plus $100 million rapid transit system and freeway plans.
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Edmonton
Edmonton District Planning Commission
CNR
Frank Martyn
Commission
Martyn
Central Business District Association
G. C. Hamilton
Con
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Medicine Hat
Royals
Canadas
Frankfurt
West Germany
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Crane’s Cartage & Stora
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Crescent
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Sid Fehr
Imperial Television and Electronics
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Golden Brown Fish & Chips
Coleslaw
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Dr. Michelson
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CBC TV
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