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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
2
Canada readies for a bustling tourist season with 1,990,000 road entrants and 3,406,000 rail air and bus travelers last year. Most visitors came from the United States and expectations point to higher numbers this year amid growing foreign competition and improved European travel options. Many will join Holy Year festivities in Rome.
From Newfoundland to British Columbia Canadians prepare for a record tourist season. The Maritimes Quebec and Ontario expect high visitor numbers from the United States and elsewhere in Canada. Manitoba opens twenty three motor camps and upgrades roads. Flin Flon highway extension opens access to northern hunting and fishing areas. Projections aim to surpass 400 000 visitors recorded in 1949. Saskatchewan and Alberta national parks are poised to attract many guests.
Last year British Columbia welcomed 1 250 000 tourists from Canada and the United States. It is hoped this number will be exceeded this year, with spending of about 53 000 000 by visitors. The tourist industry aids Canada by fostering goodwill with Americans and boosting the economy while Canadians traveling here deepen knowledge of the country. The growing tourist flow has improved highways and fostered a new prosperous industry serving travelers.
In 64 below zero conditions, 30 Regina men built a concrete dam at Big River Saskatchewan. They housed operations in an insulated wooden structure to keep water warm, enabling a winter construction from September through one of the north’s coldest winters. The project includes eight gates and a 16 to 20 foot waterhead, with the Arctic drain toward the ocean. Dam keeper Ivery Newton resumed his post as crew moved offices and bunkhouses along a 35 mile trail to Big River.
Harvey Lowe a 31 year old Victoria born Chinese Canadian says he remains world yo-yo champion. He disputes Frank Young of Regina claiming the world title and insists he won the London title 18 years ago noting no worlds contest has been held since.
QUESNEL British Columbia Tom Fry a renowned district placer miner marked his 80th birthday by hauling a toboggan loaded with turn buckles eleven miles from his mine to a store, demonstrating his enduring strength and grit.
J H McLin tosh bought surplus U S army gear and found an inhalator among the supplies. The inhalator, used to revive people overcome by gas or drowning, was turned over to the hospital here.
Prince Albert national park will require fishing licences this year as part of amendments to the national parks fishing regulations. A licence costs 2.25 for a season or 1 for two months, with an under 16 rule requiring supervision by an adult with a licence.
Mines Minister J. S McDiarmid told the legislature that Manitoba may yield oil and natural gas. An oil company expert quoted a one in five chance, while a firm that began exploration in 1948 deposited hundreds of thousands with the province to guarantee exploration through 1952.
A string of lighthearted vignettes shows couples and neighbors trading quips about marriage work, fashion, money, and pets. Jokes cover shoddy partners, clever math, hair color, spinning habits, and shirt laundry mishaps with punchy punchlines.
Alberta announced 4491 crown reserve acres for oil search with 1000 acres in Amelia Simmons Redwater area and 322 acres near Excelsior. 3172 acres in other regions. British Columbia authorized 2.5 million acres for exploration with permits to McColl Frontenac 2 million in Peace River, Shell Oil 264000 in Peace River, Royalite 231000 on Queen Charlotte Islands.
Britain posted exports in March of 183.3 million pounds, a new record and five percent above January. Imports reached 221.3 million pounds, the highest on record. Goods sent to Canada totaled 25.9 million dollars during March.
J Gardner Boultbee of Bridge Lake Hereford Ranch British Columbia has purchased two pedigree Hereford bulls and four heifers from Hereford Shire and Shropshire breeders in England. After touring 33 Midlands herds he praised fleshing quality and hindquarters, backing his belief a larger scale beef cattle market will develop in Canada. His ranch sits 4 000 feet up in the Rockies.
Calgary service station operators absorbed a 0.1 cent rise in tank wagon prices with no retail change. Gasoline sold at 39 cents a gallon for standard and 41 cents for Ethyl.
Canada reiterates belief in the United Nations despite bloc divisions and Russia veto actions. A 300 page 1949 activity report to Parliament notes UN limits from Russian behavior but says Canadian delegates will continue to contribute fully to UN work under current difficulties.
The article emphasizes proper foot care through well fitting shoes, correct posture, and healthy walking habits. It stresses daily foot inspection and maintaining good hygiene to prevent common foot problems.
Victoria reports interest in a joint US and British Columbia project to build a 40 mile road from Taku Alaska to Tulsequah BC for mining operations. US officers may back the plan as it would connect Tulsequah to Atlin near the Alaska highway. A short ferry could link Juneau and Taku at the other end.
The gravity at the sun’s surface is about 1.27 times that of Earth's. This means a body would weigh roughly 27 percent more on the Sun’s surface than on Earth, assuming similar conditions and structures.
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