Yukon Cave Aims to Uncover 418000 B.C. Remains
Professor Geist seeks ancient human traces in a Yukon cave near Olid Crow, 100 miles north of the village, where three chambers extend 600 feet. He has found a cave bear skull and a giant beaver tooth and notes the possible presence of a Fairbanks lion and sabre-toothed tiger in prehistoric Alaska.
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Fairbanks
John Nukon
Porcupine River
Geist
Nukon
Olaus J. Muries
The
Wilderness Society
Organized Coyotes Hunt In Alberta Nets Six Then Five
In Alberta a November coyote control hunt near Botha and Stettler drew about 125 hunters from the Stettler Fish and Game association. Two areas totaling 22 square miles yielded six coyotes in the first run and five in a smaller bush area, after a briefing by Ken Creighton.
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Alberta
Botha
Stettler
Stettler Fish and Game Association
Ken Creighton
Urge Care in Bedding for Pigs
Winter pig care stresses dry bedding and good ventilation to prevent chills and pneumonia. A. J. Charnetski of Alberta's Agriculture department advises dry, well-ventilated bedding, a balanced ration with supplements, green alfalfa, and fresh water.
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A. J. Charnetski
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Horsemeat Loses Popularity Across Western Canada
Calgary report shows horsemeat appeal faded as of early this year. Of 33 shops licensed to sell horsemeat from Winnipeg to Vancouver in 1951, only three remained open. High 1951 beet prices cut into demand, keeping shops in Vancouver Calgary and Edmonton open.
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Calgary
Council of Canadian Beef Producers
Winnipeg
Vancouver
CCBP
Edmonton
New Varieties On The Way Forage Seed Expansion
Seed survey shows farmers seek high quality improved forage seed and pay premiums. J W Mackay notes rising interest in Canadian Forage Seeds Project and variety consciousness among seedsmen. Project yields projected 14 000 pounds Climax Timothy 45 000 Lasalle Red Clover 1 200 Grimm Alfalfa with certificated supply pending.
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J. W. Mackay
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Brooks-Hayes
Grande Prairie Planning Report Details Rural Growth and Gas Prospects
The Grande Prairie planning report describes mature agricultural development in the southern Peace River district with more farmland under cultivation, fewer but larger farms, and rapid mechanization. It notes the influence of Peace River gas fields and potential exports, including wet gas requiring processing and by products like propane and sulfur that could spark local industries and employment.
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Peace River District
Grande Prairie
Alberta
Peace River
Golden Eagle Attacks Family Near Hudson's Hope
The Pollen family from Hudson's Hope was attacked by a large golden eagle as they walked from their mill to home. Mrs. Pollen and daughter Caroline received a scratch, then the bird struck again, prompting Earl Pollen to shoot it. The 20 pound eagle had an 88 inch wingspan and was deemed unusually large.
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Fort ST. John
Earl Pollen
Hudson's Hope
Benny
Small Fry
Pat
Harley
Caroline
Earl's Mill
Earl
Willis Currie
the Hope
Currie
Edmonton
Alaska Highway News
Dog Days Mornings Leave People Feeling Tired
The saying suggests hot laborious mornings drain energy and sap motivation, leaving many sleepy and lethargic as summer heat persists.
Claim Staking Rises as Saskatchewan Maps Issued
Regina reports increased staking on northern lands after the Department of Mineral Resources released aeromagnetic maps for five areas. The 1250 square mile surveys by Canadian Aero Services cost 50000 and cover Nemeiben lake Otter lake Guneote Bay Stanley and Nistowsink. 67 claims were staked at Nemeiben lake and more activity is expected after break up in 1954. International Nickel Company has recently staked 80 claims nearby and is mapping and drilling the property.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Department of Mineral Resources
J. H. Brockelbank
Aerio Services Limited
Nemeiben Lake
Otter Lake
Guneote Bay
Stanley
International Nickel Company of Canada
International Nickel
Traffic Accidents Increasing In Manitoba
Manitoba sees a sharp rise in traffic accidents in ten months of 1953 with 0,038 cases, 77 deaths and 2,486 injuries. Winnipeg and suburbs report gains from 3,724 to 4,811 accidents and 12 fatalities up from 10. Driver suspensions soar to 3,916, 1,200 above last year.
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Manitoba
R. B. Baillie
Winnipeg
St. James
St. Vital
Baillie
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Yukon
B.C
Alta
Richard Nixon
U.S
Seoul
Nixon
Nixons
Grande Prairie Planning Report
Golden Eagle
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