Flowing Gold and the Edmonton Streetcar Host
A rambling look at Edmonton's growth and its cheerful streetcar man Sonny Clark, beloved for singing to riders as the city expands. The piece links Alberta’s capital to Newfoundland’s modernization, noting Gander as a transatlantic hub and predicting Edmonton’s near 300,000 population by 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Jennings
Alberta
Street Railway
Harry Clark
Sonny
Mr. Clark
Walter Dinsdale's Candid Comments Cont on Confederation Effects
Newfoundland, four years into Confederation, sees rapid economic change. Industrial growth spreads beyond small fishing outports as Joey Smallwood leads new mine and mineral development. The island shifts from cod fishing to a diversified economy, reshaping population centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundand
Manitoba
Tanner
Prairies
Newfoundland
Anglican
United Church
Salvation Army
Adventist
Corner Brook
Gander
Globe
Japan
India
Sweden
Germany
Canada
Joey
Smallwood
Naravel
Looking Backwards in Rex Theatre and Regional Notices
Construction began on the Rex theatre in Rivers. Fred Karlenzig was appointed inspector of Canada Railway News stations in western Canada. A 97-year-old christening gown was worn by Scott Wareham at a baptismal service. Highteen candidates were confirmed in Anglican services at Roseville, Encrum and Rivers. Ten years ago Miss Kay Beaton, a bride elect, was guest of honor at a surprise shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
If Rivers
Fred Karlenzig
Spector of Canada Railway
Western Canada
Scott Wareham
Kay Beaton
Dingsaur Park Area Recommended
A provincial park for the area of dinosaur beds and badlands south of Drumheller is recommended to the Alberta government. A former federal paleontologist C. M. Sternberg also urges a museum to display the region s natural history at Drumheller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumheller
Alberta
C. M. Sternberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dane Hardy
Hardy
Hivers
Higginson Brothers
Hanson and
William
W. Bruce
G. Frame
George
E. Mauck
Halsey
Earle Britton
A. Curry
Fanny Varcoe
Fred Robins
CNR
Herr Clark
Clark
Sonny Clark
C. G. Baizley
Eighth St
Princess Ave
Brandon
Dr. Baizley
Boissevain
Brockie
Funeral Home
Walter Dinsdale
F.C. Parsons
S. A
Martin. Ee
Prince of Wales
Dunsmore
Bradwardine
Rivers
Hagstead & McLean
Dingsaur Park
Korner
Perth
RED & White
MacIntosh
Concord
New
Lux
Colgate
Lipton
J. W. Hanlon
Borden Motors Ltd
CAR Booker Coal
Gon Ul Supply
Darrel Harris
NUM CO. Ltd
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