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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
2
The article reflects on settlers who arrived when Canada was young and offered vast chances through hard work. It highlights how many built farms and businesses, aided national growth, and acknowledges their imagination and industry as foundations of today. It notes opportunities remain despite fewer large frontiers.
A Royal Bank of Canada monthly letter urges Canadian youth to seize new opportunities as the economy expands. It notes 1948 capital investment reached $3 billion to fund machinery, equipment, and buildings, with every dollar backed by prudent judgment and strong prospects.
The Royal Bank Letter argues Canada’s industry will grow if guided by market understanding and economic insight. Agricultural science addresses soil drift erosion moisture and grazing quality, but farmers must adopt new practices and apply research to improve farming and secure Canada’s future.
Zenon Park Saskatchewan 16 year old Robert April spotted a washout after a cloudburst. He ran a mile to warn the Saskatoon railway officials as a CN train arrived. Superintendent M D Thompson praised the youth saying all on board were grateful. The Zenon Park station lies on the Saskatoon Melfort Arborfield line which operates twice weekly. The boy and his family will hear further from CN.
Ottawa reports Canada agreed to ship 1300 tons of surplus raspberries to the United Kingdom. The berries were bought last year from British Columbia growers as a price support and stored in 40 gallon barrels. Shipments start this fall and the deal is expected to trigger a government loss.
Regina reports three representatives from the Ontario Museum in Toronto will camp near Eastend Saskatchewan to excavate a quarry and seek evidence of a rhinosaurus and a prehistoric horse. The team will spend about two months surveying Swift Current and Wood Mountain districts and nearby areas.
British Columbia agent general in London presented a crate of Mission City BC strawberries to the King as a birthday gift. The crate included an illuminated parchment scroll with Mission district seal.
Summer traffic on Canadian highways swells with inexperienced drivers. One accident can devastate many lives, so drive slowly and carefully. If you drive you should avoid alcohol. if you drink you should not drive. Prevent injuries or deaths this season.
Farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan may soon grow cotton as S F Scott leads a 100 locality effort. A half acre plot near Medicine Hat holds the largest trial with sprouts an inch high. Seed from Veron Texas totals about 100 pounds and trials span Swift Current Victoria Brooks Bowne s Calgary outskirts.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports farmers expect 481600 acres of potatoes planted in Canada in 1949, down 5 percent from 1948 and the smallest since 1916. Eastern provinces account for the decline with 380500 acres, down 7 percent. Western Canada shows 101100 acres, slightly above 1948.
The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra debut under Stokowski drew thunderous praise and a sudden hush when a high pitched voice quipped about frying with lard. Critics called the performance superb with strong expression, while backstage humor circulated about foreman Dodgin and two smokers who misidentified him.
British Columbia reports one doctor for every 687 people the highest ratio in Canada. Dr F L Whitehead says the province has 1 606 physicians with 425 practicing here from foreign countries after the war.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department forecasts a bountiful food year with all crop prospects described as very promising. High stock levels from last year's record crops suggest abundant meat dairy and grain supplies, possibly lowering consumer prices while raising surplus management concerns.
Golden Prairie Calf club members dominated a Maple Creek calf show with Ermine’s entry taking first among 10. Alfred Kohl and Norman Jaster owned calves finished second and third.
The Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities chose Saskatoon as the 1950 convention venue at its 12th annual meeting in Quebec. Mayor George C. MacLean of St. Boniface Manitoba was elected Federation president by over 400 attending mayors. A stray note mentions sheep found buried under snowdrifts for weeks.
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