Insulation overview and types from home economics guidance
A home economics note explains insulation importance for energy savings and comfort. It outlines three main types batt and blanket, loose fill, and rigid insulation, with guidance on where each type is used, vapour barriers, and the meaning of R values for heat resistance. The piece advises checking roof and basement walls to assess needs and highlights implications for home saleability and sound proofing.
Clifford Bruce Conway Passes in Victoria
Clifford Bruce Conway of 3520 Plymouth Road Victoria died suddenly on October 21 1977. Born December 6 1909 in Miniota he earned a BSc from Manitoba an MSc from Minnesota and a Doctor of Pedagogy from Toronto. He directed the Division of Tests Standards and Research in British Columbia education until retirement in 1974. Survived by wife Ellen two sons Geoffrey and David six grandchildren sister Myrtle Winnipeg and cousin Clara Norman Ontario. Funeral at McCall Bros Chapel October 25 officiated by Rev. Alex Calder.
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Manitoba Feds Urged to Boost Urban Transport Funds Not Adequate
Manitoba Urban Affairs Minister Gerald Mercier calls the federal Urban Transportation Assistance Program funds for Manitoba "totally inadequate" with an estimated share of only 10.216 million dollars out of 230 million over five years. He notes the funds are not new commitments and will fall short of projected needs for crossings, transit gear, and system upgrades, and expects talks with Ottawa to seek more money.
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Miniota Rural Municipality plans local improvement district expansion
The Rural Municipality of Miniota intends to add the westernmost 200 feet in width of the northernmost 125 feet in depth of Block H to Local Improvement District No. One of the Village of Miniota. Affected landowners must object within four weeks. a December 13, 1977 council hearing will consider objections.
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