Our Industry of Agriculture by Sill Story
A nostalgic piece traces grain transport from 60 bushels on a three deck wagon to 400 bushel boxes and semis, and recalls Western Canada wheat origins from Fort A la Corne to Selkirk settlers. It notes Red Fife’s rise and calls for higher protein standards at the elevator level to compete globally.
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Sill
Canada
Fort A la Corne
Carrat
Saskatchewan
Chevalier de la Corne
Selkirk
New World
Atlantic
Aassiniboia
Red Rivers
Big Stone Lake
Red River
David Fife
Otonabee
Ontario
Scotland
Danzig
Baltic Sea
United States
Manitoba
Western Canada Lottery Draw September 5 1977
On Labour Day September 5, 1977 the sixth Provincial Lottery draw airs hosted by Fred Davis with special guest Patrician Anne McKinnon. Televised from Steel Company of Canada Lake Erie Development site in Manticoke Ontario by CTV Western and Global TV Ontario. Five $1 million prizes and five $250 000 prizes plus two bonus prizes of $1 million and $260 000 plus thousands of other prizes from $50 to $2,500 total value over 10.8 million tax free.
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Fred Davis
Anne McKinnon
Steel Company of Canada Ltd
Lake Erie Development
Manticoke
Ontario
CTV Western Network
Global TV
Ag Bursary Established by Manitoba Credit Society
The Co operative Credit Society of Manitoba has established a bursary for students in the agriculture diploma program at the University of Manitoba. The bursary recognizes the diploma program has gained community and industry acceptance.
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Co-operative Credit Society of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
CCSM
Bursaries Awarded for Agri-Business and Farming Careers
Two annual bursaries of 500 dollars each will support students pursuing agri business or farming. One award goes to a north of Highway 1 recipient and the other to a south of Highway 1 recipient, with urban and rural applicants given equal opportunity. Funds are dispersed 200 dollars first year and 300 dollars second year through the University Awards Office, based on financial need, maturity, and educational qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Restoring Buildings in a New Real Estate Shift
The article notes rising construction costs boost demand for old buildings. Brokers report abandoned schools become apprenticeships shops for unions and boutiques for merchants. Mansions convertible to condominiums rise in appeal as rehabilitated properties may dominate future markets.
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Wescorch News
Surrey
B.C
America
Manitoba Hosts Inaugural Summer Swimming Championship
Brandon's Kinsmen Pool hosts the first Manitoba Summer Swimming Championship this weekend on August 27 and 28. About 160 athletes compete in 74 events across four age groups with finals at 4 30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Manitoba Hydro Home Services Social Event Food Guide
A practical measuring guide lists quantities for feeding 50 people across breads coffee cream punch meats poultry stuffing gravy vegetables olives pickles chips cheese and more. It notes portions for bread coffee cold cuts and servings vary by dish and suggests doubling quantities for larger events.
Reggies Ramblings on Currency and Past Values
An old timer recalls panic over a Canadian dollar at 93 cents versus the U S. He notes 1919 values when a Canadian plus a Yank equaled 80 cents and says they managed to get by.
TV Log Listing for September 4 1977
TV schedule donated by Shamrock Television and Roblin Review lists daily programs from devotions at 9:00 through late news and entertainment across September 4 1977. Includes cartoons sports and talk shows with entries for Universal and CKY-TV plus national coverage and specials.
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Shamrock Television and
Roblin Review
Marcus Welby
Lucy
the Parkland
Cky-Tv
CTV
Merv Griffin
Petula Clark
Steven Bishop
Bobby Vin
Washington
CTV National
Auggie Doggie
Science International
McGowan & Company
Red Fisher
Wide World of Sports
All Star Wrestling
Kinsmen
Shamrock Television Ltd
Roblin
Manitoba
TV Listings CBC Winnipeg Sept 3 to Sept 9 snapshot
Schedule highlights CBC Winnipeg weekly lineup from Sept 3 to Sept 9 including Saturday Morning block with Flipper Wild Kingdom and The Confederation Cup, nightly news and dramas such as The Beachcombers MASH Barney Miller and Mary Tyler Moore, plus sports and specials. Major time blocks for The National and regional features.
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Bob Mclean
Andy
King of Kensington
Hawaii5-O
Miss Jones & Son
Vic Franklyn
Judy
Jim
Three's Company
Municipal Fee Increase for Vital Certificates
The Health and Social Development Minister announces a rise in fees for birth, marriage, and death certificates to $2 from $1 starting October 1. Division registrars issue these under the Vital Statistics Act, while the provincial Office of Vital Statistics charges $3 for official certificates. Desjardins notes the $1 registrar fee hasn't changed since 1968 due to service time. A separate patent search for W. E. Nash in Washington evaluates thousands of filings. results in eight weeks at a cost of $185, delaying plant testing by manufacturing firms.
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Health and Social Development
Laurent L. Desjardins
Vital Statistics Act
Provincial Office of Vital Statistics
Patent Office
Washington, D. C
W. E. Nash
Winnipeg mayor Juba praised amid Crimean Folklorama warning
A Winnipeg Press note highlights Steve Juba as a popular mayor despite clips calling him both worst and best. Police warn amid Folklorama prep to guard wallets from pickpockets. The column also cites letters and quotes on anonymous writers and learning. Manitoba Elm disease reports raise elm loss worries.
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Winnipeg
Juba
Canada
Steve Juba
Manitoba
Ontario
Katherine Mansfield
Beetleless VW to leave North American market
Report says Volkswagen will be withdrawn from the North American car market. The note lampoons the move as a Beetleless outcome, while an aside from the St. Regis Hotel mentions a bone doctor calling for abolishing football in Ontario high schools and Winnipeg.
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Volkswagen
St. Regis Hotel
Ontario
Blue Bombers
Winnipeg
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