Housing crisis for Canadian seniors spurs call for better housing
W S Goulding of the University of Toronto urges Canada to expand suitable housing options for an aging population. He notes urbanization crowds out multi generational homes and warns aging seniors risk inadequate living space without broader use of elderly housing acts and flexible housing forms.
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Ife
Canada
United Kingdom
Ami
W. S. Goulding
Schop of Architecture
University of Toroento
Goulding
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Health League of Canada
Ontario
Charitable Institutions Act of
Emery Charitable Endeavors
Fossils Found On Browning Area Farm
Pieces of rock with preserved shells twigs and roots were found on Jim Elson’s Browning farm. Rocks had been on the property for years and a Mercury story about Estevan fossils prompted a reexamination.
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Jim Elson
Browning
Elson
The
Mercury
Boundary Dam
Estevan
Terry Lloyd
Red Cross Aids 11 in Fires at LaRonge and Moosomin
The Provincial Red Cross Disaster Service assisted eleven people who lost their homes and belongings in fires at LaRonge and Moosomin. Bedding and some clothing were sent and local purchases of other necessities were authorized.
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Red Cross Disaster Service
LaRonge
Moosomin
Whooping Cranes Seen Over River by Maidstone Ferry
Gust Molt, operator of the Maidstone Ferry, reported twelve whooping cranes flying low over the river shortly after noon today. The Mirror Maidstone Sask May 2 1957.
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Gust Molt
Maidstone
The
Mirror
Sask
Red River water group tours U S on river study
Four municipal councillors and one engineer left Leterlier Tuest morning for the southern reaches of the Red River. They aim to gather data on road control and water conservation at the American site of the Red River boat, to inform a brief for the Reval Commission on food cost benefits created by the provincial government last year.
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Leterlier Tuest
Red River
Reval Commission On Food
Garden activity for putterers and aging hobbyists
A garden offers scope for those who enjoy fresh air and light outdoor exercise. Those past middle age should avoid heavy work but many tasks remain suitable for the aged to do and enjoy.
Manitoba Red River valley officials meet in Altona
A 1957 meeting in Altona Manitoba gathered leaders from the Red River valley municipalities to discuss regional planning and urban growth amid mid spring plans and proposals.
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Red River
Manitoba
Ped River
Feho
Altona
Man
Apri
Firm expands plant in Grande Prairie with new adjoining lot
The Grande Prairie Iron Works plans a substantial expansion by purchasing a 33 foot lot adjoining the downtown plant extending its frontage on 98th Avenue. The lot east of the mill was bought from Frank Spicer to facilitate the growth and new pipeline projects toward the coast. The firm Whither and Glen Paul, operating since 1945, expects work to begin within a month as activity rises in the river region.
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Grande Prairie Iron Works
Grande Prairie
Iron Works
Frank Spicer
Fort St. Jonn
BO Fink
New Gas
Ot Eile
Pee River
Heart Tribune
Alta Anni
Diti
Planc
Whither
Glén Paul
Herald Tribune
Grand Prairie
Alta
Fetish to be First Sparks Fatal Speed Crashes
A safety league piece warns that the fetish to be first fuels fatal speed. Police radar checks speed as cars approach, noting a vehicle at 68 mph. The article argues most accidents occur under ideal conditions when drivers overestimate control and take risks.
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Disaster Services
Red River Water Group
United States
G.P
Thic
Ists
Quebec
National Bile Board of Canada
Irving Cook
Chris Lund
RCMP
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