Forest Fire Reduction and Regional Developments in Canada
British Columbia rangers report forest fires down about 90 percent from 1926 with total losses around 214 dollars. Halifax interests study an Halifax New York freight line per US Commerce consul Magnuson. Canadian Pacific Express expands to Rouyn in northwestern Quebec opening a new mining route. Alberta turkey industry grows with the Alberta Bronze Turkey Breeders Association forming. Ontario notes Canadian Pacific school car success under Dr J B MacDougall citing remarkable pupil progress during operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Halifax
New York City
United States Department of Commerce
Eric W. Magnuson
J. B. MacDougall
Ontario
Department of Education
Western Canada Grain Pool plans $5 million for facility extensions
George H. McIvor of the Western Canada Grain Pool cites a $5,000,000 coming year program to extend country elevators and western Canada terminals. The plan targets 100–150 elevators in Alberta, 150 in Saskatchewan, and 40 in Manitoba, with current counts and regional construction updates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada Grain Pool
Western Canada
George H. McIvor
Toronto
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
CP Rail Opens Two New Branch Lines in Southern Saskatchewan
Announcement by D C Coleman Vice President CP Rail says two new branch lines began operation on September 1. The first runs 59 miles from Assiniboine to Coronach and the second covers 27 miles from Broad to Lake Alma. Also, a University of Saskatchewan barred Plymouth Rock hen set a new egg production record with 339 eggs in 365 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific Railway
D. C. Coleman
C.P.R
Assiniboine
Coronach
Broad
Lake Alma
University of Saskatchewan
Poultry Department
University
Toronto Freight Office First Aid Team Wins Grand Challenge Cup
The Toronto Freight Office First Aid Team captured the Shaughnessy Grand Challenge Cup for the Canadian Pacific First Aid Championship in semi final competition with the Weston Shops of Winnipeg, Western Lines champions, at the Viger Hotel on September 21. Toronto scored 419 points to Weston 403 of 610 possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Freight Office
Canadian Pacific
Weston Shops
Jinnipeg
Western Lines
Viger Hotel
Toronto
German Noblemen Consider Saskatchewan Colony Visit
A visit by Dr Simidel von Seeterg and a group of titled Germans to St Walburg signals potential German noble settlement in Saskatchewan. They contemplate large farm investments and plan to return with reports and families in spring. One member has already purchased an estate in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
St. Walburg
Simidel von Seeterg
Berlin
Local and General News Items
Leslie Curry left on Sunday for a short vacation at Pope Con. Dorward went on Tuesday to Winnipeg to take an electrical course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Curry
Pope
Con. Dorward
Winnipeg
Mr and Mrs F Hea Leave for California
Mr and Mrs F Hea have departed for California to spend the remainder of the winter there.
Master Junior Beer Returns Home From Visit
Master Junior Beer spent several days with Mr and Mrs H Johnson and returned to his home in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Junior Beer
New rink opens with skating and curling offerings
The local rink began operations last week featuring skating and curling facilities. It hosts nine men and four ladies rinks and operates under the management of Dr. Rapley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapley
Brandon leaders visit Lodge Gordon for 1928 officer installation
F A Jealous and D D G P with Manson and Veale of Brandon paid an official visit to Lodge Gordon on Tuesday to conduct the installation of the 1928 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Jealous
O Manson
W. Veale
V. P
Brandon
Lodge Gordon
Fire destroys 150 year old Quebec summer retreat
A historic Quebec building, used as a summer retreat by priests from the Miezerets seminary, burned to the ground the day after Christmas. The structure, about 150 years old, was destroyed in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Miezerets Seminary
Firemen Charged Over Hospice Fire At St Charles
Two on duty at the St Charles hospice blaze where about 50 children died face charges for rummaging drawers instead of saving lives. The incident drew sharp criticism over their conduct during the deadly fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Charles Hospice
Charley Newell Show Draws Fewer Fans Over Weekend
Charley Newell performed in town Saturday and Monday with a splendid programme but lower than expected attendance. The holiday season may have affected turnout, and he plans another Minnesota appearance Monday night hoping for a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Newell
Charley
Minsota
Hospital Aid A Silver Tea Held At Home Leaders
A silver tea to benefit hospital aid is planned at the home of Mrs. Beerdon and Mrs. C. D. Beerdon on Thursday January 5 at 3 p m. Proceeds will support hospital services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Beerdon
Blood content in pigs per hundred pounds
Question answered by a weekly paper. Blood per 100 lb pig ranges from 4 to 5 pounds with an average of 4 pounds. Hogs fed on skim milk or tankage have more blood per 100 lb than those fed on carbonaceous foods like barley or potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rowand
Twelve Die After Methal Hydrate Drink In Winnipeg
A dozen men died last week in Winnipeg after ingesting methal hydrate described as dynamite. The Coronation block rooming house is named as the gathering place where the deadly drug was consumed, with victims suffering severe pain and some becoming blinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Ihber
Coronation Block
New Year Eve Dance by Sons of England Iudge
The Sons of England Iudge held a New Year Eve dance Friday night with a large crowd despite cold weather. The Select Six Orchestra provided music and prizes were awarded for novelty dances. A future event is planned for Friday February 10 a St Valentine masquerade with five weeks to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of England Iudge
Select Six
Angus Works Police Team Wins Sherwood Championship in Canada
The Angus Works Police Team No. 1 of the Canadian Pacific Railway captured the Sherwood Police Championship in open competition among Dominion uniformed first aid teams. They also won the Shaughnessy Shield representing eastern Canada, with awards presented in Montreal by CPR officials including E. W. Beatty.
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Canada
Angus Works
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
E. W. Beatty
C.P.R
Grant Hall
A. D. MacTier
Eastern Lines
J. J. Scully
Sherwood
Col
D. T. Irwin
C.M.G
St. John Ambulance Association
Angus
Montiambert
Chapleau Ontario
Wallace Nesbitt
Maine
Michigan
Toronto Freight Offices
Ontario
Toronto Freight Ofices
A. Allan
Inspector J. MacFarlane
Conste'e E. Sherpe
T. O'Neil
F. Pettit
Sana
Local dog race delayed. entries late and moved to Saturday
The dog race will now be run Saturday at 11 a.m. starting from Lynch's house to Forsyth's store. Three entrants Oliver Chalmers George Colby and Freddy Bryant expected more. Jas Warren will start and judge. no coaxing allowed. Prizes depend on funds. to enter, phone the Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Forsyth
Oliver Chalmers
George Colby
Freddy Bryant
Jas
Warren
Herald Office
New Year Resolutions and Community Effort in Canada
A reflective piece argues that New Year resolutions are often broken and urges practical community building in 1928. It stresses individual booster effort, church attendance kept by willpower, and collective action to foster Canada’s development and shared prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldom
Canada
Trappers Ordered to Halt Illegal Trapping in Miniota District
John Foster police constable of the Municipality of Miniota issues a notice that illegal trapping must cease immediately or offenders will face police court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Miniota
Miss Gertie Wallace Visits Brandon Weeklong
Miss Gertie Wallace is spending the week in Brandon visiting friends and taking in local sights. She plans to tour shops, attend a community event, and return home next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Wallace
Brandon
Mrs McKinnon Spends New Year With Winnipeg Relative
Mrs McKinnon of Winnipeg spent New Years with her daughter Mrs ti Brisbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McKinnon
Winnipeg
Ti. Brisbin
Miss E Kelly Visits Portreeve Family in Sask
Miss E Kelly of Portreeve Sask is spending a few days with her mother Mrs D Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss E. Kelly
Portreeve, Sask
Mrs. D. Kelly
Calder Heads to Winnipeg Before Victoria Trip
R Calder departed on Saturday for Winnipeg to spend a few days there before continuing to Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Calder
Winnipeg
Pefore
Victoria
Allingham couple head to coast for winter
Mr and Mrs J G Allingham left on Tuesday to spend the remainder of the winter season at the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Allingham
Arris Leaves for Clifford Ontario Because Daughter Ill
Arris departed on Tuesday for Clifford Ontario to tend to his daughter who is ill, prompting his absence at home and a pause in local duties as officials note the family matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Arris
Clifford, Ont
Mrs Iveraeh and Edna Travel to Winnipeg for Training
Mrs W Iveraeh and her daughter Edna departed Tuesday for Winnipeg where Edna will complete her second class normal training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Iveraeh
Edna
Winnipeg
Bowman Hosts Young People at Manse Social
Reverend and Mrs Bowman entertained the youth at the Manse on Thursday night. A very pleasant time was spent by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bowman
Welcome Home for Mr. E Calder and Bride
Mr. E Calder and his bride arrived home on Tuesday of last week. The community extends a hearty welcome and wishes them oceans of good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Calder
Crandall Triumphs 7-3 Over Visiting Team
The Crandall boys hosted the visiting squad Friday, defeating them 7 to 3 in a decisive hockey clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Western Ontario tobacco outlook urged by minister
Hon J S Martin provincial agriculture minister predicts a bright future for tobacco in Western Ontario citing successful local growers who can rival Kentucky and Virginia. Experts will visit new growers, and 200 Norwegian settlers with families from Norway will depart Windsor Montreal for Winnipeg with 600 more expected to follow to Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
J. S. Martin
Kentucky
Virginia
Nottoden
Heddal
Valdres
Norway
Eric Flatebo
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bergen
Winnipeg
Windsor
Montreal
Flatebo
Western Canada
Canadian Pacific sends Rockies album to the Pope
The Canadian Pacific Railway forwarded an album of Rocky Mountain photographs to His Holiness the Pope. E. W. Beatty, CP chairman and president, arranged the gift after a Canadian citizen described the mountains to the Pope in an interview. The album is bound in white kid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pope
Canadian Rockies
E. W. Beatty
Beatty
Canadian Ilmenite Pigment to Replace White Lead
R H Monk of Montreal says Canadian ilmenite ores will be used to make a new pigment called Titanium White. Plans near completion for a plant in Montreal, likely to be erected in autumn. The development branch of the Department of Colonization and Development of the Canadian Pacific Railway is promoting the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
New York
Boston
R. H. Monk
Montreal
Department of Colonization and Development
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Canadian Pacific Express Company
Rouyn
Nipiasing Central Railway
Bronze
South Africa
Cape Town
California
Westinghouse
the Mantoha Hardware and Launcher Co. Ltd
Insota Man
Westinghouse Co., Ltd
Man
United Church of Canada
Earl S. Dixon
Glenlochar
Arrow River
Misicta Ham
B. C
Spys
Fancy Grimes
Golden
Spitzenburg
Rome
J.D. Forsyth Grocer and CO
Church of English Services
Two Creeke
Holy Trinity Church
Arrow Rover
Beulah
G. L. Armstrong
Fairbanke- Morce
Watts Garage
Plymoutt
John Strachan
Phone
Abnivta
E. Sunley
Isabella
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