New Year optimism outlines 1968 Canada political and education themes
The new year promises momentum from Centennial lessons as Canada faces a potential election in Ottawa and Manitoba's new premier. It notes education advances in Manitoba, the value of personal effort over grand facilities, and contrasts past community rink creation with modern, best equipped venues. The piece also previews wildlife stamp art by Martin Glen Loates featuring the Gray Jay.
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Canada
Federaly
Wah
Airedy
Timmy
Avilh
Pearson-Diefenbiker
House of Commons
Ottawa
Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Liberal
NDP
Social Credit
Walter Weir
Duff
Tostant
Matt Hooper
Beer price rise five cents a dozen Jan 2 1968
Beer for home consumption will rise by five cents per dozen on January 2 1968 due to a federal excise tax increase. The Liquor Control Commission will reimburse brewers with the same amounts, setting new maximum retail prices for hotel vendors brewery stores and liquor stores.
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Liquor Control Commission
Manitoba
Gray Jay stamp set for February release
The Canadian Post Office will release a five cent Gray Jay stamp on February 15, 1968. Postmaster General Jean-Pierre Cote announced the new issue, which continues the series of birds featured on Canadian postage stamps.
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Jean-Pierre Cote
Curious predator haunts camps as settlements encroach
An old report notes a wary animal retreating from expanding settlements. It searches tents or cabins for food, often carrying away inedible items. Despite bold behavior, it remains elusive, fading as frontier borders advance.
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Martin Glen Loates
Mr. Loates
Willowdale
Ontario
Toronto
Canada Post Office
Canadian Bank Note Co. Ltd
North America
British Columbia
Yukon
Newfoundland
TNS
Duck Mountain Game and Fish Association
Roblin Auto Body
Fouillard Implement Exchange Ltd
Fouillard Furniture & Appliances and
Fouillard Lumber & Supplies Ltd
ST. Lazare, Manitoba
T.V
John Murphy
Moosomin, Sask
Gray Jay
Province of
Manitoba Business Community
Winnipeg
Metropolitan Theatre
Winnipeg Auditorium
Edmund L. de Rothschild
N. M. Rothschild & Sons
London
England
Manitoba Department of Industry & Commerce
Sidney J 'Spivak
Industry & Com
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