Report From Parliament Hill 1969 Highlights and Debates
This first 1969 report reviews a tough 1968 for agriculture with wet summers early frost and poor harvests, notes missed grain sales, and previews optimism for 1969. It covers Parliament opening, key Acts for agriculture, Post Office debates, estate tax concerns, rule changes, and memorable House moments including Trudeau and Carouette remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
House of Commons
Lakehead
Farm Credit Corporation
Winnipeg
Quebec
Benson
Trudeau
Cape Breton
Carouette
France
Canada
Prairie Buffalo Hunts And Metis Trade In The 1840s
The Metis organized buffalo hunts for profit selling hides and pemmican. The Red River brigades, led by captains, hunted from Pembina with trained buffalo horses and strict rules from 1840. Pot hunters decimated herds while Metis camps along Saskatchewan River and Cypress Hills settled farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Pembina
Saskatchewan River
Cypress Hills
Touchwood Hills
Reggie's Ramblings at the Weekly Papers Conference
Reggie reports on old friends and new town newcomers at the weekly papers conference. Jim Bilton leads lively sessions while Imperial Oil hosts social functions with Frank and Mrs Spencer. Bill McIntosh remains the gracious host as Bob Hughes vies for national recognition with the Vanier Trophy in reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bilton
Imperial Oil
Frank and Mrs. Spencer
Harvey Wiebe
Jack Eakin
D’h
Bill McIntosh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parliment Hill
Craig Stewart
M. P
Doak Buckingham
Goliath, Toews, Smeltz & CO
Solicitors & Notary Publics
J. W. Millham
Alexander Ross
Usal
Reggie
Cady
Bob Hughes
Transcona News
Manitoba
Jaycees
Bob
SE Reni
Smith St
Man
Go Electric
Miniota Electric
Therma
Hamiota Echo
Hamiota