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Newspaper

Pas Herald

Location

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 12, 1971

Page

4

Plan To Strengthen Regional Development

The Manitoba government will fund seven regional development corporations with a core financial base and broaden their access to provincial departments. Industry and Commerce Minister Len Evans announced this at the Interlake Economic Development Seminar in Selkirk on April 28, outlining plans to boost social and economic growth, focusing on poorer regions like Interlake which has the province’s lowest income level. The program involves over 85 million dollars in federal and provincial funds under FRED ARDA programs.

Manitoba Indust Ry and Commerce Len Evans Interlake Selkirk Evans

Manitoba regional development plan under Evans proposal

Mr Evans outlined federal and provincial steps to raise a depressed region to Manitoba and national standards. He favored using public and mixed enterprises to foster balanced growth, reduce inter and intra provincial disparities, and attract urban investment while aiming to designate Brandon similarly to The Pas.

Itutes Manitoba Evans Brandon

North Highway Tenders Opened for 36 Mile Surfacing

Tenders opened for bituminous surfacing of a 36.2 mile extension of Provincial Trunk Highway No. 6 from Grand Rapids north to Ponton. Lowest bid 247,322 by Nelson River Construction Limited of St Boniface. Work to start when weather permits and finish by early fall. grade work already underway for 20 miles south from Ponton. The completed section will have an all weather gravel grade and be known as the Centennial Highway with special markers.

Grand Rapids Ponton Nelson River Construction Limited St. Boniface Ponton. When This Section Is Finished the 120 Mile

History of soil fertility and fertilizer use through ages

This passage traces early soil fertility practices from ancient fertilizers to modern nitrogen and phosphorous needs. It notes nitrogen sources include legumes and lightning fixed forms, and emphasizes placing phosphorous near seeds on summer fallow crops. It cites amounts for stubble and cereal crops and the role of soil testing in guiding applications.

Fertilizer advice stresses balanced needs for crop yield

The guidance notes no excess nitrogen application when not needed and highlights nitrogen, phosphorus, and moisture as the limiting factors. A good crop requires all three in proper balance, regardless of price.

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