Saskatchewan House hosts Agricultural Conference
A joint conference of district board chairmen Ag Reps and Saskatchewan Dept of Agriculture staff met February 17 to 19 at Saskatchewan House Regina. Leaders discussed agricultural improvement programs, weed and grasshopper control, pasture development, 4-H promotion, and district board roles in rural Saskatchewan.
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Agriculture Conservation and Improvement Boards
Ag. Reps
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan House
Regina
Department of Agriculture
L. J. Hutchison
Ag. Rep
I. C. Nollet
Saskatchewan
Agriculture Conservation and Improvement Board
Agriculture District Board
Minister of Agriculture
Don Webster
Elbow
Agricultural District Board
Carmen Cook
Estevan
Jim Cinnamon
Carnduff
Agricultural District Board For
Bob Middleton
R. Featherston
Kinley
Sask
E. Shirtliffe
Glen Kerr
Co. Kelln
Duval
John Duprey
Ray A. Burwash
Macklin
James Lindsay
Limerick
Cliff Kelsey
Choiceland
Gordon South
Melfort
J.C Perron
O. D. Crozier
Oliver By
Kelvington
Mike Hunko
Stenen
George Williamson
L. G. Reid
M. Smith
Stan Ingham
Balcarres
Bangs
F. R. Kirkham
Saltcoats
George Whiteside
Indian Head
Doug MecRorie
Walter Boucher
Yorkton
Ross Kingdon
Skeet Shooting Gains in Popularity in Canada
Skeet shooting is rapidly growing among Canadians with about 4000 participants this year. The sport features fast flying targets, equal gun use, identical squad schedules, and no gender handicap, emphasizing timing over strength.
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Canada
Ellen Fairclough First Woman Canadian Cabinet Minister
Ellen Fairclough becomes Canada’s first female cabinet minister, after previously owning and running her own public accounting firm. Her appointment signals a historic milestone in Canadian politics and women’s leadership.
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Ellen Fairclough Canada
Alix moves to capitalize on new gas development
The Alix board of trade signals a major push as a gas processing and sulfur plant is planned at the crossroads east of the village with a three million dollar investment in 1949. Nevis Stettler and nearby Lacombe bid for workers, while 25 lots are set for future homes. The plant aims to boost Alix population and local commerce amid Alberta oil growth.
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Alix
Alix Board of Trade and Agriculture
Nevis
Stettler
Lacombe
CNR
CPR
Alberta
Leduc
Evening classes a splendid project at Estevan
The Estevan Collegiate launches 14 evening courses covering carpentry boiler work typing dressmaking home nursing and citizenship. The program aims to raise community efficiency and culture with locally sourced teachers and practical subjects for immediate daily use.
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Estevan Collegiate
Estevan
Bashaw Town Grows as Agricultural Services Expand
A farmer's town seeks to boost Bashaw with Alberta's finest feed mill opening soon and a proposed seed cleaning plant, signaling a mixed farming hub. The plan aims to attract more services through town farmer cooperation and a town farmer week to discuss mutual problems and foster social ties.
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Alberta
Bashaw
Two-Year Traffic Fatality Free Record Highlighted
North Battleford, Saskatchewan, noted for the longest fatality-free streak among cities there, marked a two-star period by offering free parking for one day from February 19. The event commemorated two years without a traffic fatality in the city.
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North Battleford
Saskatchewan
Roasts and Beans Spur Protein Rich Diet Note
The text praises dried beans as a meat substitute and a good protein source with niacin thiamine iron calcium and calories. It cites the 1956 census listing 138 cities 612 towns and 1 123 incorporated villages.
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Receias
Mr Nollet
PFRA
Saskatchewan Lands Branch
Carl Rainey
Kindersley
District 17
District Board In Agriculture Improvement
William J. White
Goodwater
Ed Hart
Punnichy
W. C. Rainey
R. Kirkham
Sas
Ken Drake
Tisdale
H. Raymond
Piapot
Bangs Free Area
R. J. Hutchison
Naicam
W. H. Roth
Rosthern
Agriculture Society
FF. Mohler
Maymont
Kidd
Vandura
Wilbert Lewis
Eastend
W. G. Kindrachuk
Brewis
Ag. Rep. Branch
Marshall Smith
Plenty
O. R. Mooney
Saskatoon
Northwestern
Saskatoon Ag
W. H. Horner
the Globe, Lacombe, Alta
the Mercury
the Star
Alta
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