The Great Oil Strikes and Canada in the 1947 Northward Boom
A detailed Canadian newspaper piece surveys the Alberta oil boom sparked by Imperial Leduc No 1 in 1947 and subsequent fields. It links government support, industry growth, and regional town development to the new oil economy, noting refineries, pipelines, and wealth creation across the prairies. It also previews a Canada West sports scene with Vancouver Lions and other teams contending in football and other major sports while reflecting on the nation’s rapid economic changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClelland and Stewart
Toronto
Alberta University
Alberta
Canadian
Canada
Erle J. Hanson
Lecuc
Woodpond
Golden Spike
Redwater
Pembina
Turner Valley
Moon
Praine
B.C
Vancouvers Lions
Lutkiess Lens
Praite
Prairie Boys
Rockies
Winnipeg
Women Institute Plans Eighth Leadership Course in Brandon
Sixty women from local Women's Institute groups will attend the Eighth Leadership Course October 27 to 31 at the Agricultural and Homemaking School in Brandon with resident accommodations. Delegates may join four workshops including Institute Procedure and Business by Mrs. J. Van Crecht Makaroff Public Speaking by C R Hopper land craft by Mrs. A Steedman Souris and Program Planning workshop led by H H Ausman assistant director of the Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
M. Hamilton
Ochre River
W- Thomson
Louris
Agricultural & Homemaking School
Brandon
J. van Crecht
Makaroff
Roblin-Russell District
Silver Cleaning Tip For Bright Festive Silver
Full housecleaning can include polishing silver. Use polythene bags to store shinied silver. when removed they emerge bright as the day they were cleaned for festive occasions.
The car of the future as seen by experts
Automotive expert Ulnk describes a sealed transmission and axle with factory lubrication, sealed windows for air conditioning, and designs for safe deceleration. He predicts no greater fuel use, lower doors that hinge into the roof, gas turbines and free piston engines, and blowout proof tires, with color-changing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Ulnk
Wime
Manitoba Brewery Limited Appoints New Directors
The article lists new directors including Prank J. Stier and Moncrieff of Standard Aero Engines Ltd, detailing wartime service, community roles, and chairmanships. It notes Smetchanski, Condese, and Labatt as joining Manitoba Brewery Limited’s board, with Labatt confirming continued production of Shea and Labatt products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Board of Labatt’s
Manitoba Brewery Limited
Prank J. Stier
Organcsian Brewery Limited
Moncrieff
Standard Aero Engines Ltd
Winnipeg
RCAF
T.C.A
Standard Aero, Afr
Red Cross Manitoba Ditinon
Misericordis Hospital
Ninnipes Blue Bombers
Air Industries and Transport Associaton of Canada
Craig
Western Manitoba Broadcasters Limited
Brandon
National War Finance
The
Community Chest
M.C.A
Arena Board
Kinsmen Club
Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Brandon College
Smetchanski
Eco Explorations, Limited
Reverioneen Linsted
New
Manitoba Mining & Seasliey Limited
Beate Duquesna Mines Linsted
God's Lake Gold Mines Limited
Hospital Committes Building Fund
St. Boniface Hospital
Ukrainian Studies Fund
Holy Family Home For the Aged
University of Manitoba
Greater Winnipeg
Varnt
Condese
St. Boniface
University
CKSB
Henri L'Eschambault Limited
Mantisks Co-op Hunry Producers
St. Boniface Chamber of Commerce
Greater Winnipeg Transit Commission
Apex Controls Limited
John P. Labatt
Labatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
WRON
Menepeber
Ixpense
Flaana
Darve
CNR
Old Country
Ace
Maasdam
Berlin
Stockholm
Sylvania
Saxonia
Halifax
Montreal
Carinthia
Ivernia
Quebec City
Italia
Tipson
Ernest Moncrief
Mark G. Smerchanaki
Roland Couture
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