Wasteful spending in Expo 67 and CBC highlights
A Toronto Telegram summary notes Auditor General Maxwell Henderson's 1967 findings on government waste, citing Expo Habitat 67 costs doubling to 141 000 per unit, Man the Producer and Man the Explorer overruns, CBC hotel room waste, and overall mismanagement. It predicts continued yearly reports until taxpayers demand action.
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Expo
Nor Man Vac Ladies Association forms in Nor Man Itoba
The Nor Man Vac Ladies Association, formed by faculty wives and ladies of the Northern Manitoba Vocational Staff, aims to aid the school and community. Elected officers include President Mrs Heather Joseph and Vice President Mrs Shirley Smith. A Dutch auction social at the Centre is planned for April 19, with a general meeting on April 18 at 8:00 p.m. Members may suggest agenda topics.
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Northern Manitoba
Heather Joseph
Shirely Smith
Doreen Martin
Helen Buller
Darlene Sheppard
Lil Bestard
Sheppard
Chamber hears feasibility study on small abbitoir and specialty meat plant
The Chamber received a Department of Industry and Commerce report outlining plans for a compact abbitoir and specialty meat processing facility. It details construction, production rates, and market potential aimed at niche products rather than competing with large packers. Interested parties may meet a department representative Thursday by contacting Evans Premachuk or Don Bridge.
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Department of Industry and Commerce
Evans Premachuk
Don Bridge
Department of Tourism
Seminar Planned in The Pas By Chamber Of Commerce
The Pas Chamber of Commerce sponsors a seminar at the Technical Vocational School on Monday May 12 1969 at 7 00 pm Tickets cost 1 90 to cover the evening costs A pre sale targets business concerns and employees The Tourism Department estimates average tourist spending in town includes 26¢ for lodging 22¢ for transport 21¢ for meals and 20¢ for retail spending
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Pas
Pas Chamber of Commerce
Technical Vocational School
Fire damages fence at Northland Drugs site
Fire Chief Tom Bailey said a propane tank loose connection started a small blaze behind Northland Drugs at 6 p m Saturday. The fire caused about 20 dollars in damage to a surrounding fence as firefighters extinguished the flames. Square Dance Notes report the Pas Square Dance Club will skip Friday dancing to join Cranberry Portage dancers Saturday night.
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Northland Drugs
Tom Bailey
Pas Square Dance Club
Cranberry Partage
Shell Fertilizer Boosts Spring Crop Yields And Profits
The message urges starting a fertilizer program now to boost yields and profit margins with a small short term investment. It notes adequate ground moisture in most areas and suggests Shell Fertilizer as a helpful option, with Farm Service Agent consultation for advice and products.
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Shell Farm Service
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Olympic Association
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Winnipeg
Wey
Lew
St. Regis
Nor-Man - Vac. Ladies Association
Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Mary Duncan School
Malkin
Jim Hill
Narvey Sox
Shell
O. F. Gareau
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