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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
2
The oil boom stretches across the prairie provinces with Turner Valley as a long standing example. Alberta leads in new developments after the war with Edmonton expanding rapidly and a $60.9 million chemical plant rising near the city. The industry’s by products and cheap gas are drawing other factoriesto Alberta, boosting prosperity across the region.
Massive capital seeks Western Canadian oil as supplies elsewhere dwindle. The boom promises industrial and economic expansion, with oil seen as a key driver for the region and nation benefiting many Western residents.
Manitoba's mail order system for driver licenses was praised as a great success by B B Baillie commissioner of taxation. The public response was strong with most applications returned with money orders. It is too early to gauge exact return percentages. Passenger car registrations are distributed at about 20 000 per day and owners who submit forms promptly should receive plates in about three minutes.
Tredegar miner Mike O'Connell heard a dribble warning from shifting earth. He rushed his 11 children outside and then followed. two minutes later half the house collapsed, sparing the family.
A collection of short humorous vignettes and cartoony misunderstandings. A phonograph bobby-socker music moment prompts a father’s quip about cans and hogs while a boy brags of “three wheels.” A mean host jokes about tipping servants and a card game declares itself crook ed. An old-timer muses on marriage fears and kangaroo mischief from Australia.
W M W Ash president of Shell Oil Co of Canada Ltd said Shell has brought Northern No 1 well into production in the Richey area of Montana with a flow of 1656 barrels of 38 gravity crude oil in the first 24 hours.
A historical report notes that India’s railroad system spans 33984 miles, highlighting the extent of rail infrastructure across the country.
Lethbridge rose as a coal hub aiding its early shipbuilding era. The Galt family and Elliott Torrence Galt directed the Northwest Coal and Navigation Company, supplying coal for three steamers and 16 barges launched from 1883 to 1884. Rail connections to Medicine Hat and Swift Current spurred growth, though the plan faltered as ships needed to return upriver for coal.
The Canadian school boys curling championships will be held in Moncton New Brunswick February 18 to 21 at the Beaver Curling Club under Moncton and Beaver Club auspices. Ken Watson is dominion committee chairman with Russell Bennett of Moncton as playdown chairman. Rinks from all provinces expected to compete for Sister Trophy. Saskatchewan last year’s winner Garry Thode is from Saskatoon. Manitoba has twice won the title. The 1952 event marks the third year of full dominion participation.
About 700 Canadian soldiers in Korea study in their spare time. The defence department says they work on homework in trenches, tanks, and gun positions. Correspondence courses from the Veterans Affairs department cover diesel engineering physics and poultry raising. Papers are mailed to Canada for marking.
The Acta Diurna served as Rome’s daily public gazette posting official notices and news for citizens. It functioned as a precursor to later daily newspapers, disseminating information in a central public space.
The Financial Post reports Saskatchewan's oil exploration in 1951, led by Williston Basin tests near Kindersley, Eatonia, and Coleville. Deep wells, rising geophysical activity, and expanding leases push total acreage to about 70 million, with heavy crude and gas discoveries offset by earlier light oil setbacks. Production nears 924000 barrels by Sept 30, with potential to exceed 1.2 million.
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