Rural Electrification in Canada Drives Farm Power Use
In 1948 Canada had 213 205 farms served by electricity with rapid rural electrification expanding to farms nationwide. A Saskatoon field meeting noted farmers spent about 45 000 on domestic appliances versus 18 500 on productive machinery, suggesting underutilization of electric power for farm operations and potential labor savings through equipment like separators and milking machines.
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Canada
Veteran's Land Act Administration
Saskatoon
M. E. Dodds
Swift Current
Dodds
Should Pay For Itself Should Pay For Itself i
Rural electrification boosts farm life and efficiency amid Canada’s industrial growth. Electricity serves domestic appliances and production needs. it should pay its way by powering farm machinery as well as the home. Local conditions vary, but full use of electric services is valuable everywhere.
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Canada
Dodds
Aged Indian recalls Riel Rebellion in Saskatchewan
Suzette Bird, a 106 year old Cree woman on Mistawasis Reserve, lives with a granddaughter and remains a link to Saskatchewan’s past. Neighbors recall her memory of the Riel Rebellion and other historic events as she walks to church in summer and travels by sleigh in winter. Her age was confirmed at 105 when treaty money records were checked last year. Born Suzette Longneck at Saddle Lake, she married Peter Muchahoo, later known as Bad Owl, with her name later becoming Bird and then Widow Bird or Nucoom.
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Lease
Sask
Suzette Bird
Mistawasis
Saskatchewan
Lighter Moments from a Busy Village and Parish
A selection of brief Humorous sketches from a village and church setting. Jokes feature boxing managers, a lazy man named Will Knott, bishops and a waiter, a husband and wife, a schoolteacher on miracles, a lighthouse rescue, and a hostess amid tea shortages.
Border Patrol Stops Cars Crossing Alberta BC Line
A three man BC patrol at the Corbin road cutoff east of Michel maintains round the clock checks on vehicles crossing from Alberta. Following a Regina foot and mouth outbreak ban on livestock and fresh meat, cars bound for BC are inspected for meat and ordered to return if found. Cooked or canned meats may be taken in, but ham and bacon are not allowed.
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Crows Nest
B.C
Alberta
British Columbia
Corbin Road
Michel
Regina
Tourists in 1951 Spend $271 Million in Canada
In Ottawa the resources department reported 1951 had the highest inbound tourist total since 1948. Foreign visitors spent 271 million dollars in Canada with Americans contributing 255 million of that amount.
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Canada
Resources Department
Ottawa
United States
Sask. Scientists Explore Uses for Ancient Volcanic Ash
University of Saskatchewan researchers study ash deposits in Rock Glen St. Victor Neidpath Duncairn and Waldeck for practical applications. Potential benefits include clarified oils, drilling muds, and pozzolanic cement in concrete to boost strength and flood resistance. long term tests led by Dr. A B Van Cleave and Prof. A H Douglas.
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Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Rock Glen
St. Victor
Neidpath
Duncairn
Waldeck
United States
Canada
South Saskatchewan River
A. B. van Cleave
Chemistry Department
A. H. Douglas
College of Engineering
Douglas
Brangus Cattle Gain Noticeable Returns in Alberta Breeding
Three Canadian breeders, led by Dawson and James Mitchell of Maple Creek, promote Brangus cattle a cross of Brahman and Aberdeen Angus. The animals, about three eighths Brahman, yield more weight at weaning and maturity, resist pink eye, have sweat glands, and possess a insect dislodging membrane. Dawson reports 100 extra pounds on calves and successful wintering outside as they progress from pure to three eighths bloodlines.
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Canada
United States
Dawson
James Mitchell
Maple Creek
Sask
Manyberries
Medicine Hat
Ontario
Clear Creek Ranch
Welch
Okla
Red Cross Programs Support Veterans and Youth in Canada
Across Canada the Red Cross runs arts and crafts in 28 D V A hospitals and veterans institutions, film showings in 60 facilities, and regular volunteer visits to veterans. The Veterans Welfare Service provides emergency and medical aid to eligible Canadian veterans and dependants. Saskatchewan leads youth involvement with 103000 Junior Red Cross members and a Crippled Children's Hospital project in Regina, plus 7005 nursing days aiding 97 handicapped patients. The Senior Red Cross handles admin costs while blood transfusion, swimming safety, disaster work, and other services remain core offerings.
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D.V.A
Red Cross
Veterans Welfare Service
C.V.A
Canada
Mercy
Junior Red Cross
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Crippled Children's Hospital
Regina
Senior Red Cross
Plans To Complete Electrification Of Manitoba Farms
Manitoba power commission aims to fully electrify 42 090 farms in just over two years with 27 000 already wired. Extensions in the next two fiscal years cover 10 000 farms in new areas and 5 000 in existing served zones. Rural electrification adds 24 villages this year, totaling 419 communities served. Saskatchewan has 8 000 farms electrified and Alberta 12 500.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Power Commission
Manitoba
Ron Turner
Turner
Public Utilities
Commission
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada gifts wheat to India under Colombo plan
Canada recently shipped 10 million dollars worth of wheat to India as a goodwill gift under the Colombo plan. The act supports bilateral aid during postwar relief efforts and highlights Canada’s role in regional food assistance.
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Canada
India
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