National Flag Day debate fades in Canada
A reader notes interest in a proposed February National Flag Day for Canada to honor the maple leaf flag. The piece contemplates flags as symbols of people rather than designs, and questions the value of a national observance while recalling past flag debates and opinions.
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Obituary notices for Leslie Spear and Harvey Prior in Roblin
Funeral services were held for Leslie Irving Spear at Roblin Knox United Church with interment in Roblin District Cemetery. Spear, 66, was a former teacher and principal who served overseas as a Flight Lieutenant with the RCAF and later held community roles. The second obituary notes funeral services for Harvey Alvin Prior at Roblin Knox United Church, age 60, with burial in Roblin District Cemetery. Rev. John Oldham officiated and pallbearers listed.
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Mel Bowley
Leslie Ward
Harvey Prior
Roblin
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Irene Gardner
Deepdale
Bralorne
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Coniston
Ont
Flin Flon
Irene
Sheldon
Daughers
Darla
Clifford Lester
Calgary
Alberta
Gail
Barry Faucet
Catherine Prier
Benson
Edmonton
Alta
Harold
Regina
Sask
Arthur
Richmond
Sadie
Floyd Merrell
Roblin Knox United Church
Leslie Irving Spear
Eva Spear
Roblin District Hospital
John Oldham
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Roblin District Cemetery
Harry Maslove
Graham Mitchell
Art Large
Harold Dillin
Lloyd Hembroffs
Bill Burland
Ron Landry
Dale Yeo
Walter Sorbo
Mike Sigba
Gordon Keast
Walter Lupichuk
Lawrence Latimer
Eugene Bramwell
Hugh Kines
Roblin Masonic Lodge No. 122
Leslie Spear
Poplar Point
Manitoba
Makaroff
Oakburn
Dauphin Plains
Erickson
Winnipeg
R.C.A
Eva
Eva Sweeney
Dublin
Ireland
Yorkshire
England
Crown Life Insurance
Spear
Masonic Lodge No
Royal Canadian Legion
United Church
Wayne
Whitehorse
Yukon
Robert
Stuart
Maureen) Whitley
Deborah
George
Pernice) Davis
The
Pas
William
Madalene) Allen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Russell
Harvey Alvin Prior
Flin Flon General Hospital
Roblin District
Eugene Pbrumavell
Clifford
Types and features of vacuum cleaners reviewed
The article surveys upright and canister vacuum cleaners, noting that weight balance and handle design affect lift ease. It explains uprights target carpets with suction and brushes, while canisters offer high suction for above floor and hard surface cleaning.
Built-in cleaner powers central unit for long clean sweeps
The description highlights special cleaning tools to raise effectiveness on canvases and rugs. A built in cleaner centers on a powerful motor and large dirt container that needs emptying only a few times per year. Now that is a clean sweep.
Yukon Hosts Wide Variety Of Birds And Wild Plants
The Yukon region features 175 bird varieties and over 500 species of wildflowers and shrubs. The abundance highlights the area's rich biodiversity.
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Yukon
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