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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
2
The transcontinental train crashed into the rear of a standing freight at the Rivers yards west end. The caboose and three grain cars were reduced to splinters, fire broke out, grain scattered. No passenger car occupants were injured.
The 1948 Rivers Gazette page recalls box socials drawing crowds in Bradwardine and Ancrum with humorous lunch sales, celebrates Migs Maud Sharman's departure for Brandon, and notes curling clubs defending the France cup with local rinks from Kenton and Lenore. It covers new lodge formations, Trail Rangers, Eastern Star chapter growth, and upcoming railway service debates affecting Brandon and Portage la Prairie routes. Also reports births at Rivers area and community happenings through early 1948.
The editorial argues a prudent businessman expands when profits are solid and returns on investment are likely. It contends that attracting more tourists makes sense during periods of robust tourism activity and favorable conditions.
Line Elevators Farm Service promotes seed treatment for Western Canada small grains including flax. At the Dominion and National Research Council meeting, plant pathologists urge farmers to treat wheat oats barley and flax with appropriate fungicides to reduce losses from smut and soil borne diseases. Follow manufacturer directions and seek guidance from local agricultural reps or Dominion Plant Pathology labs in Winnipeg Saskatoon or Edmonton.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police on the Alaska highway in the Yukon will be mechanized after a survey finding suggests upkeep for horses would exceed that of vehicles. Premier Manning told the Alberta legislature that his government plans to enforce its minimum retail price.
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