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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1955
Page
7
The All Canada Insurance Federation reports more than 15 pedestrians are killed and about 140 injured weekly in Canada, many children. It calls for early safety education and lists nine precautions for children including walking against traffic where no sidewalks exist, crossing at intersections, and using policemen for safe crossing.
R A Wohitlock, southern district field supervisor for the department of natural resources, said the biggest muskrat catch expected this season stems from improved conservation practices and favorable water levels last year.
Classic 1955 catalog ad from Department P P L Household Arts Toronto promotes new needlework designs. It urges readers to send 25 cents for the copy and to provide name address and pattern number for ordering. The tone is enthusiastic and sales driven with claims of exciting designs.
Lethbridge Alberta reports building permits issued in February totalled 625,900 dollars, up about 73 percent from the same month last year. The figure reflects activity by local contractors and housing projects during the month.
Saskatchewan Power Corporation will begin immediately on a 6000 kilowatt gas engine generating plant at Kindersley. Two 3000 kilowatt Cooper-Beasemer units will be installed in the new facility this year. Expansion at Estevan will raise lignite powered station capacity from 42,000 kilowatts to 72,000 by 1956. A 30,000 kilowatt Metropolitan-Vickers turbine and two boilers are also on order.
The exhibit recreates a Saskatchewan marsh scene with two adult whoopers, nests, eggs, and a host of other birds. It shows hundreds of acres of habitat and aims to raise awareness of wildlife preservation while the museum prepares to move locations. The display notes the whooping crane's critically low population of 21 and features prairie fauna and Indian culture origin items.
Since the end of World War II Canadians have built nearly 750000 houses with a market value approaching eight billion dollars. The construction provides housing to accommodate about 3 000 000 people.
An advertisement for Hem-Roid piles treatment promises quick relief from itching soreness and burning. It claims a free trial and a 159 dollar tag for a 60 tablet package with a money back refund if not 100 pleased after 2 to 3 days.
A fleet of sixteen ships ranging from 1300 ton Algerine escorts to 65 ton patrol craft will train 1,506 naval reserves from 22 divisions on two week cruises through Great Lakes ports. HMCS Wallaceburg and HMCS Portage lead the fleet with arrivals from Halifax in mid May and June. The program runs from early June to late August, increasing trainee totals yearly.
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