Deputy minister retires after four decades of service
The Saskatchewan government announced the retirement of Deputy Minister John McIntosh of Municipal Affairs on February 7 after nearly 44 years of service. Born in Glasgow, he moved to Regina in 1913, advanced from clerk to deputy minister, and earned honorary membership in rural municipal associations.
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McIntosh Couple Leaving City for Victoria BC
The Department of Municipal Affairs staff extend best wishes to Mr and Mrs McIntosh as they depart at month end to establish a home in Victoria British Columbia.
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First aid saves lives when performed by trained responders
Prompt action by a trained first aider can prevent complications such as worsened fractures. Improper moves may cause harm if splints are delayed and giving liquids could be dangerous. Training options exist through Civil Defence St John Ambulance and Red Cross.
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Moose Jaw by-pass overpass under steady progress
Construction on the Moose Jaw by-pass overpass of the Trans-Canada highway proceeds through winter. Engineer M. B. Pierce notes steady progress. completion aimed for early summer. Piles and piers are poured, with 69 to 75 foot steel piles driven to solid soil to prevent settlement. Contractors Piggott Construction Company of Saskatoon.
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Ocotillo Responds to Rain Then Sheds Leaves in Heat
A desert plant known as ocotilla flushes bright green leaves after rainfall and rapidly drops them as temperatures rise. The behavior highlights the plant’s adaptation to scarce water and extreme heat. The note references rapid leaf turnover after wet spells.
Easter Resurrection as Core of Christian Faith
The essay argues the Resurrection’s mystery and its common elements across New Testament accounts show Jesus appeared to the disciples. This belief revived the apostles from doubt, founding the Christian Church and sustaining the church through generations, making Easter the greatest feast of the Christian year.
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Tough Outlets Blocked Roads Hampering Farm Movement
A Melfort Saskatchewan Journal note says blocked roads in winter hinder farmers moving from farms to towns, stressing it as a key factor shrinking farming communities as harsh conditions persist.
Let Your Self Go And Live Longer Health Advice Column
A mixed feature column offers bite sized notes on health and social opinions. It claims men die more from heart disease and ulcers than women, links emotional restraint to illness, discusses superstition about marriage rings in Sweden, and jokes about Gardie garlic for colds. It also covers Las Vegas gambling odds, Paris pawnshops, lipstick and germ transfer, and quirky fashion figures for women. The tone mimics a breezy, contrarian advice page with assorted anecdotes and quotations.
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