Oil sands breakthrough outlined by Alberta premier
Premier Manning announced a government backed plan to commercially develop the Athabasca oil sands as the world’s largest crude reserve. The project would mine, separate, and ship oil via a 0 mile pipeline to Edmonton for processing with partners named as Great Canadian Oil Lands Ltd and others. The effort aims to unlock 100 to 200 billion barrels with a tentative $50 million separation proposal and potential profits from 40 cents a barrel.
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Montreal
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Calgary
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Great Lakes
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Edmonton
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Canada
Canadian statistics report 1953 growth in births and commerce
In early 1953 Canada shows 65 percent rise in births and 9 percent rise in marriages with 4 percent more deaths. Farm plans shift sowing, aiming for fewer wheat rye soybeans but more oats barley flaxseed and potatoes. Power output hits record highs with January at 6.60 billion kWh, and retail sales rise across department stores in January February. Labour shows 5.612 million employed in early February with more job seekers. Trade improves with February exports up 7.7 percent. imports up 5.2 percent, reducing the trade deficit. Meat consumption per capita climbs to 246.4 pounds.
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Summerfalion
Central Electric
Ures
Saskatoon Announces Summer Garbage Disposal Program
The city will begin a shuttery lan fill program of garbage disposal times this summer, aimed at improving waste management. Residents should expect scheduled collection changes and follow posted guidelines.
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Saskatoon
Kootenay Peak Tops Kootenay District Elevation
The Cascasie mountain in the Kootenay District of British Columbia rises 9 800 feet. The feature is noted for its height within the region.
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Cascasie Mountain
Kootenay District
British Columbia
Legend of Sabines and Roman abducted women
The Sabines, an ancient Italian people east of Rome, are said in legend to have had their women seized by Romans during early conflicts. The tale explains origins of lasting ties between the two neighboring peoples.
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Rome
Health Habits Boost Resistance to Disease Says St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance urges good health habits to raise immunity. Sleep, diet, sun, air, exercise, and cleanliness reduce illness risk. Wash hands, avoid mouth contact, treat wounds promptly, wear proper clothing, and obtain immunizations for diphtheria tetanus whooping cough and smallpox.
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St John Ambulance
St. John Ambulance
Earth year orbit joke at Smile of the Week panel
A light courtroom quip runs through the Smile of the Week with a State Attorney asking if the man stole a car. The plaintiff concedes after cross examination that he may not have ever owned a car.
New strawberry plantings best every second year
Plant new strawberry beds at least every second year using healthy, previous year’s large crowned plants from reputable nurseries. Plant when soil can be worked in spring, root runners early summer, ensure moisture, and apply 16 20 06 fertilizer before irrigation. Pinch flower clusters first year to promote runner growth and establish evenly spaced plants for good berries.
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D. D. Williams
Morden
Bridge text fragment hints at forcing take-out rules and heart actions
The fragment discusses unfamiliar rules after a forcing take-out in score situations. It mentions South Hearts and North bids and mistrust of rebids, leading to a self decisive action and trumps. North converts seven hearts, then a lead ends the contest.
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Beekeeping Yields Beeswax Worth While in Alberta
The article explains how honeybees produce beeswax from digested honey and how beekeepers in Alberta harvested about 50 000 pounds of beeswax last year yielding roughly 20 000 dollars. Beeswax is used for comb foundation and many other products including cosmetics and dental wax.
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Alberta
Different Methods With Boiled Eggs
Canadians, Scandinavians, French, and English families all enjoy boiled eggs at breakfast. Scandinavian cups and tiny spoons, French bread dipping, and English bone or ivory spoons highlight cultural differences. Breakfast customs vary by region and economy, but eggs remain a universal favorite.
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France
Centenary Event Minds Elizabeth Invitation Near Vancouver
Fort Langley near Vancouver prepares a centennial celebration for British Columbia on November 19 1958 inviting Queen Elizabeth II. Fort Langley once served as the capital of the Crown colony before joining the province.
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Fort Langley
B.C
Vancouver
British Columbia
Crown Colony
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