Harvesting Device Called a COW by USDA Soil Conservationist
A 1000 pound four foot by seven eight foot device with four flexible legs harvests vegetation across rocky terrain. It cuts, grinds, and ferments grass and other vegetation into high protein substances and nutrients, delivering up to 60 pounds of liquid per day in some cases. Operated by one handler for about 200 machines, it cycles vegetation through grinding, fermentation, and extraction tubes, producing usable products and waste for soil enhancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A
al) Martin
Usdascs
Davenport
Wash
Manitoba farmers urged to seed treat for loose smut in crops
Agriculture Canada researchers report high loose smut rates in Manitoba barley and semi dwarf wheat. J. J. Nielsen and P. L. Thomas found 78 percent infection in semi dwarf wheat fields and warn yields could drop seven percent next year without treated seed. Barley saw peak infection after moist conditions. seed tests cost 19 dollars. Some wheat varieties Benito Columbus Katepwa Neepawa showed only 16 percent infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Agriculture Canada
J. J. Nielsen
P. L. Thomas
Agriculture Canada Research Station
Winnipeg
Benito
Columbus
Katepwa
Neepawa
Market Report from Roblin Auction Mart December 16 1986
A livestock sale in Roblin totaled 613 head with 354 cattle 6 sows 21 lambs 137 weanling pigs 84 feeder pigs 10 horses and 2 goats. Prices ranged butchers steers 75.00 to 77.25 and feeders pigs 125.00 to 185.00 for various classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Auction Mart
Silver Thread Club Christmas Party Brightens Centre
The Togo Silver Thread Club hosted its annual Christmas party at the Centre on Saturday afternoon with over one hundred guests signing the guest book. President Cusie May introed the event as emcee and Mrs. Irma Mitterhuber’s accordion band from Langenburg provided entertainment. Readings and carols followed, and a Christmas lunch ended the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Roblin Knights Raise 1017 for Arthritis Society
Roblin residents contributed 1017 to support Arthritis Society research. Knights of Columbus led a fundraising drive with volunteers and generous donors fueling medical program support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Knights of Columbus
Arthritis Society
Local Saskatchewan and Quebec Families Announce Calgary Marriage
Mrs. Rowena Kuba and Mr. Laval Bessette announce the marriage of their children Sheila Wheeler and Laval Jr. on December 5 1986 in Calgary Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Kuba
Kamsack, Sask
Laval Bessette
St. Jean
Quebec
Sheila Wheeler
Laval Jr
Calgary
Alberta
Icelandic Pioneers Trek 85 Miles For Christmas Provisions
In the Tantallon district southeast of Esterhazy, two brothers Eirikur and Gudmun dur Thorsteinson walked 85 miles each way to Moosomin to fetch Christmas ingredients. With oxen needed at home, they carried a heavy load including 100 pounds of flour and coffee and sugar among other items, illustrating pioneer dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Koroluk
Canadian
Gimli
Winnipeg
Tantallon
Esterhazy
Moosomin
Eirikur
Two Men Carry Oats on 35 Mile Saskatchewan Winter Trek
Gudmundur and a companion hauled rolled oats and supplies weighing about 120 pounds each. They trudged through a Saskatchewan winter on a 35 mile journey home. Christmas held significance then and now as a gesture of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gudmundur
Impaired Driving Fines Totals Reported in Roblin Case Run
Roblin residents face multiple penalties after drunk driving incidents. James Buliziuk received 300 dollars and two court costs plus 14 days in jail and a six month driving suspension after assaulting a police officer during a breath test. Danny Poitras paid 144 dollars in fines and costs for unlicensed riding helmetless and impaired driving. Robert Mickelson was fined 500 dollars and costs with a three month Canadian driving prohibition. Lawrence Zimmer was fined 402 dollars for impaired driving after turning himself in at the detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bulizuik
Roblin
Bulizuik
Canada
Manwaring
Danny Poitras
Poitras
Robert G. Mickelson
Manitoba
Lawrence Zimmer
Zimmer
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Poyser's Transport Service
Service
Poyser’s Truck Centre
Intermountain School Division
Gilbert Plains
C.U.P.E
Stan K, Plewak
No. P.O
Grandview
Carer
Ford Marcon Hes Ltd
West Roblin
Felierd
FORD
Market Report
Min Townend
Silver Thread Club
Korolua
Dee's Electric
Dee's
Gi Glass & Falcon
MANGG
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
N. H. Westdal
Garry Street
Pol. No
Pol
ALM
Grandview Barn
M.A.C.C
Manitoba Telephone
Hydro
Agementa
Manitoba Agriculture
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