Saskatchewan Names Lakes After War Heroes
Saskatchewan authorities announced new map names in the Nipistowiak Namew Hanson and Wollaston areas honoring World War I and World War II servicemen. The sites include Linder Lake, Grennan Island, Purmal Bay, Forrester Lake, Cline Lake, Alexander Bay, Cumming Lake, McMorris Bay, Rebbeck Lake, Bowering Island, Thorpe Bay, Baldwin Lake, Lamont Bay, Hunter Falls, Namew Frewen Lake, Kirk Island, Hagan Lake, Merle Bay, Poulin Lake, Frewen Lake, Kirk Island, Hagan Lake, Merle Bay, Poulin Lake, and McRae Island among others. Also commemorating pioneers and physicians such as Dr. Bliss and Dr. OBrien.
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Regina
Sasatchewan
J. H. Brocklebank
Saskatchewan
Brockelbank
Mistowiak Lake
Nistowiak Lake
Lac la Ronge
Linder Lake
Cpl
John W. Linder
Canadian Army
Inman Channel
Lac
Guy Wlaman
RCAF
Grennan Island
Gerald B. Grennan
Purmal Bay
Rfn
Charles S Purnal
Forrester Lake
W.O. PR. L. Forrester
Vancouver
B.C
McMorris Bay
Joseph K. McMorris
G. V. McMorris
Rebbeck Lake
Pet
Alfred J. Rebback
John Ernest Rebbeck
Southfork
Bowering Island
Henry T. Bowering
Amy M. Bowering
Moosomin
Thorpe Bay
Gnr
Harry Thorpe
Agnes Day
Wapelia
Baldwin Lake
Robert W. Baldwin
Robert Baldwin
Lamont Bay
Clair W. Lamont
James Lamont
Welwyn
Hunter Falls
David R. Hunter
E. A. C. Hunter
Sutherland
Namew Lake
Flin Flon
Frewen Lake
Stanley D. Frewen
Kirk Island
Raymond A. Kirk
K. E. McMullen
Yorkton
Hagan Lake
Robert KE. Hagan
H. E. Hagan
Wollaston Lake District
Prince Albert McRae Island
Christopher F. McRae
J. H. Sanders
Parkman
MacRae Bay
William G. Me McRae
Nistowiak
Bliss
Murrough O’brien
O’brien
Frontier
Beechy
Craik
Qu'Appelle
Boland Bay
A. W. “Bill
Boland
Great Bear Lake
McKenzie River
Jahala
McGillivray
Prince Albert
West
Canada Quick Quiz Facts Snapshot 1950s
Canada moved into a higher steel ranking location. 21.2 percent of Canadians were 50 or older at the 1951 census. About 26 million acres. In 1953 federal spending stood at 4530 million dollars while provincial and municipal spending totaled 2361 million. Fifth largest racial group is German extraction. Material prepared by Quick Canadian Facts editors.
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Canada
Tth
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Sunburn Injurious to Growing Pigs
Sun exposure harms growing pigs leading to severe sunburn and stunted growth. Shade or shelter reduces damage. early signs include red skin and limping. Indian Head experimental farm provides cabins as sun and weather shelters and offers plans and treatments for recovery.
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W. W. Cram
Indian Head
Sask
Ostrich Keeps Pace With Fast Horse Says Historical Note
A historical report notes that an ostrich can maintain a pace comparable to a fast horse, highlighting surprising animal speed and comparative gait.
Saskatchewan Plans For Social Worker Training
The Saskatchewan Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation announces three training grant plans to meet rising personnel demand. Plans include grants for second year or married students, grants for BA graduates entering accredited Canadian schools, and educational leave with tuition, transportation, and maintenance support, all with a two year return‑to‑work commitment. If the commitment is not fulfilled, funds must be repaid.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
J. H. Sturdy
Canada
Saskatchewan
Sturdy
University of Manitoba
University of British Columbia
Smile of the Week Punchline Delights Readers
A dad jokes about taking the blame as his son praises a self made man. The exchange highlights humor from a family moment and echoes a common punchline about responsibility.
Mission Honored Mount McDougall in Alberta Named
Mount McDougall in Alberta was named for Rev. George Mc Dougall and his two sons who served as mission aries to the Stoney Indians, reflecting early missionary work in the region.
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Heyer
Lac la Ronge
Adolph Heyer
Neville
Saskatchewan
Prairies
Mount
Fire engine rocket sled hits 421 mph record
Lt Col John P Stapp set a new ground speed record of 421 mph on a rocket propelled railway sled at Holloman AFB New Mexico. The device runs over 3500 feet of track and ejects its rocket unit at peak speed before water brakes stop it. Nicknamed Engine No 1 Volunteer Fire Department the sled studies conditions when jet crews bail out at supersonic speeds.
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John P. Stapp
Holloman Air Development Centre
Alamogordo
N.M
Engine No. 1
Volunteer Fire Department
RCAF to Open Filter Centre at Prince Rupert
The Ground Observer Corps plans a Filter Centre at Prince Rupert B C with recruiting for over 200 observing posts. Volunteers and a few Regulars staff the centre to track low flying aircraft, support radar and aid search and rescue efforts from coast to coast.
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Rcaf Filter Centre
Prince Rupert
RCAF
Ground Observer Corps
B.C
Queen Charloette Islands
Air Force
GOC
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Quick Canadia Quiz on Population and Industry
A compact quiz item asks about acres planted to wheat in the Prairie Provinces, the fifth largest racial group in Canada, aging population shifts, 1953 government spending, and Canada's rank as a steel producer among nations.
Windows Open to Prevent Auto Glass Damage
Motorists are advised to leave one or two windows partially open when a car is parked in hot sun or other settings to avoid overheating the interior and risking damage to shatter-proof glass.
Doctor to lead snow safaris to East Arctic tours
Manitoulin Island physician Dr. Joseph P. Moody will run two 17 day snow safaris from Winnipeg to Rees Welcome Camp 100 miles north of Chesterfield Inlet in June and August. Tours cost 1575 dollars round trip and cap at 24 travelers aged 18 to 25.
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Manitoulin Island
Canadian East Arctic
Joseph P. Moody
Indian Health Services Hospital
Manitowaning
Winnipeg
Moody
Keewatin
Chesterfield Inlet
Churchill
Man
Arctic
North
Arctic Wonderland
W. de van Embden
Rees Welcome Camp
Home Remedies And Simple Cleaning Tips From Everyday Life
Useful household hints include preserving olives with a thin oil layer, burning garbage with salt to reduce odors, making ash stains from linseed oil and turpentine, easing hard window sashes with hot lard, pinning small items to towels before washing, and cleaning plant leaves with a milk and warm water solution. These practical tips cover odor control, preservation, cleaning, and fabric care.
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Northern
Hanson Lake
Flin Fion
Botham Bay
Robert J. Botham
R. Botham
Plato
Crang Lake
Reginald N. Crang
Ethel Crang- Outlook
Leskiw Lake
Anthony Leskiw
C. Leakiw
Saskatoon
Chisholm Lake
Robert D. Chisholm
Robert Chisholm
Rhineland
Fond-Du-Lac
Fond-du- Lac
Foskett
McKenzie Bay
Cree Lake
Hugh Ross MacKenzie
Department of Highways and Transportation
New York
Los Angeles
Gage
Okla
Son
Pop
Jay Kel
Holland
Prairie
East Africa
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