Jasper Hosts Year Round Tourism Attracts World Skiers
Tourists flock to Jasper Alberta enjoying the Rockies and ski facilities. A CNR ski train from Edmonton drew visitors from over ten nationalities for the New Year ski event. Marmot Basin offers Canada’s longest ski run while alpine scenery and clean air boost year round appeal.
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Jasper
Canada
Alberta
CNR
Edmonton
Whistler Mountain
Marmot Basin
Austria
Switzerland
Laurentian Hills
Ste. Agathe Des Monts
Swift Current permits near $3 million in 1957
Building Inspector John Yates reports Swift Current issued 271 permits in 1957 with total value $2,883,906. Commercial structures added $233,646, and one government building valued at $386,577. The Sun notes construction including repairs and alterations across commercial institutional and residential sectors.
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Swift Current
John Yates
the Sun
Sask
Starks Extols Jack Miner and Goose Foundation
John W. Starks of Cairo Illinois pays tribute to the late Jack Miner praising his work and the Jack Miner Foundation for Canada goose conservation. He notes the geese increase and credits Miner's legacy and foundation with influencing goose management efforts.
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John W. Starks
Jack Miner
Cairo
Illinois
Bread price rise at Prince Albert bakeries
Two Prince Albert bakeries announced a one cent loaf price increase effective immediately. Mc Gavin Bakeries manager M C Currie cited higher labor costs and reduced hours after a new union contract. Canadian Bakeries also raised prices.
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Prince Albert
M. C. Currie
McGavin Bakeries
Canadian Bakeries
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Ice Palace
National Film Board of Canada
Chris Lund
Montreal
Andre Lapointe
Andree Monette
Linda Miller
Little Diane Lamontagne
Snow-Shoers Club
Mr. Snowman
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