Camping memories near Clear Lake and Duck Mountains
The narrator recalls a family camping trip through Clearwater area with sights of wild life and shared fireside moments. They describe close teamwork, rough moments such as a frightened child at Andy Lake and a downpour at Bakers Narrows, and the joy of communal evenings by the fire and exploring steamy lakes. The piece ends with a fond note on raspberry picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Porcupine Mountains
Blue Lakes
Duck Mountains
Smiley and the Birds: A Tale of John and His Hens
A narrator recalls John the cock and Lester, both clipped wings, and their hens Gerda Christine and Many. After flight attempts and a red tailed hawk encounter, Lester leaves, John endures, and the narrator muses on loyalty and stubborn squawking in a rural setting. The piece blends humor with reflection on birds and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Manitoba
Gerda
Christine
Lester
Plea for Help From The Pas to Send Wheat Cheques
A brief plea appears on The Pas Herald page urging readers to mail or return cheques to support a venture involving wheat trading. The note emphasizes dire straits and asks for prompt response to enable participation in the trading effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pas Herald
Good Old Western Canada
Dire Straits Mail
John
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Clearwater
Andy Lake
Bakers Narrows
Duropanes
Winnipeg
Pas
Northern Window Sales
Allan J. Maceachen
Department OF National Health and Welfare
Smiley
Ross Ave
SCM
C. K. Taylor
B.A. L.B
P.O. Box
Man
Cear
RobinHood
KRAFT
Duncan T Hines
Gingerale
HEINZ
Thompson
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