Education push to train engineers for Canada’s growth
Industry leaders call for stronger funding and a national conference on scientific and engineering manpower to address a serious shortage. Crawford Gordon Jr. noted low corporate gifts to education relative to potential tax benefits and highlighted a planned September conference with industry backing.
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Canada
Engineering Institute of Canada
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Crawford Gordon Jr
A. V. Roe Canada Ltd
CMA
Gordon
Dominion Council of the Associations of Professional Engineers
Sheep raisers in central Alberta long find wool trade slow
Central Alberta sheep raisers report about 8250 dollars from the 1956 wool collection with 55 000 pounds total, Lacombe leading at 21 000 pounds. High losses in grazing and a strong coyote presence curb interest, while beef and pork appeal more to farmers for dinner tables. Only 24 shippers exceeded 500 pounds.
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Alberta
Iberia
Lacombe
Red Deer
Wetastiwin
Ponoka
Central Alberta Wool Growers Association
Christie Leaves Forestry Service After 37 Years
Charlie Roy Christie aged 59 known as the Grand Old Man of Forestry retires as senior forester in Saskatchewan's provincial natural resources department. His 37 years and 3 months of service were the longest in the department. He helped create technical services divisions and established a white spruce cutting quota to sustain Saskatchewan saw timber.
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Charlies Roy Christie
Saskatchewan
Natural Resources Department
Resources Department
Forestry Branch
Forestry
Dutch Industrialist Claims Synthetic Coffee Match
A. Van Driel of the Netherlands reports a synthetic coffee that he says perfectly duplicates the flavor and aroma of genuine bean brew. The price tag mentioned is $212.
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Netherlands
A. van Driel
Saskatchewan Big Game Seasons and Bag Limits Overview
Saskatchewan announces hunting seasons and bag limits for big game across zones. Antelope may be hunted Nov 5–10 in zone 6 and zones 8–14 and various game preserves with a one antelope per hunter bag. Deer archery runs Oct 8–Nov 3 across zones 1–52 and Crystal Beach Preserve with various zone-based deer seasons and limits. some zones allow two deer Nov 19–Dec 8. Moose and elk seasons span Sept 10–29 and Nov 12–24 in selected zones and preserves, with one moose or elk per season. Non-resident aliens need guides. licenses cover both seasons.
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Arena
Battle Creek
Beechy
Big Stick Lake
Bitter Lake No. 1
Lone Tree
Masefield
Mankota
Middle Creek
Monet No. 1
Nashlyn
Reno No. 1
Reno No. 2
Val Marie
Wise Creek
Wildernes
Paynter
Crystal Beach
Fort A la Corne
Lizard Lake
Park
Pasquia
Porcupine
Spy Hill
Swift Current
Cypress His
Cypress Hills
Moose Mountain
Cypress Hills No. 1
Cypress Hills No. 2
Divide
Greenwater Lake
the Pines
Torch River
Moose Mountain Game Preserve
Highway No. 9
Kazan
Cummins Lake
Clarke and
Beaupre Lakes
Emmeline
Swan Lakes
Cold Lake
Emmeline and
Strictly Fresh Riff Might Spur Cautious Laughs
A string of humorous lines mocks early work exits and quirks in drivers and fashion, with playful jabs at doctors, optometrists, and reckless behavior. The piece uses colorful phrases like cock eyed and stretch-to-any-size socks to lampoon modern follies.
Saskatchewan Sees Rise in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The provincial highway traffic board reports 4 783 Saskatchewan motor vehicle accidents through July 1956, up 620 from 1955. Seven months show 51 deaths and 1 522 injuries with $1 675 032 in property damage, July figures include 895 accidents 13 deaths 425 injuries and $369 355. Peak hours 5 00 pm to 8 00 pm. Sunday worst day in July.
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Saskatchewan
Provincial
Unwanted guests fly trouble as weather cools
Houseflies seek entry as temperatures drop and may hibernate indoors. They pose disease risks by carrying germs from garbage to kitchens and dining rooms. Prevent with well screened windows and doors and use of insecticides to keep homes pest free.
Knitting's Scottish origins traced to early 16th century
Researchers suggest knitting began in Scotland around the early 1500s, marking its emergence as a distinct craft before spreading to other regions. The claim hinges on historical references and textile traditions linked to Scottish communities of the era.
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Scotland
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Montreal
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Bank of Toronto
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Bain Street
Ottawa
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