British Anglers Crowded Banks and Big Pike Tales
British anglers fill river and pond banks on warm October Sundays using maggots as bait. Reports mention pike over 20 pounds, roach, carp, and trophies awarded for big and total catches, with numerous fishing clubs and weekend competitions along the Thames tributaries. A Manitoba section notes large pike catches and pension details under the Canada Pension Plan, with contact for further information.
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Britain
Falcon Lake
Hamp Stead Heath
Thames River
Test
Manitoba
Old England
Leighton Buzzard
Snow Mold Control Before Freezeup Warns Experts
Provincial horticulturist Fred Weir warns homeowners to treat lawns before freeze-up to prevent snow mold. He notes that fall weather dictates damage potential and recommends mercuric chloride or market compounds with mercury, applied per guidelines with protective clothing due to skin irritation and metal corrosion risks.
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Fred Weir
Shorticulturist
Manitoba
Weir
Calo- Clor
Calicur
Mersusan
Mersil
LOST MONEY CANADA PENSION PLAN AND YOU
Public information note by Mert D. Basiak explains overlooked CPP benefits. Some entitled individuals miss claims by missing deadlines. Younger readers may assume the program targets only the elderly. benefits also cover orphans widows disabled widowers and disabled contributor's children. The column lists disability pension eligibility for contributors with valid CPP years and notes ongoing publications.
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Canada Pension Plan
Mert D. Basiak
Wheat B Quota Extended in Four More Blocks
The B wheat quota increases to two bushels per quota acre and extends to four additional shipping blocks. Durum Soft White Springs and Alberta Red Winters remain under separate quotas. Effective Monday October 18, the new blocks are Dauphin Kam sask Outlook Bredenburg.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Alberta
Dauphin
Kamsack
Bredenburg
Outlook
Sws
Manitoba Labour Force Sees Seasonal Decline In September
Manitoba’s September labour force fell to 399 000 from 418 000 in August, with employment down to 382 000 from 398 000. The drop, 19 000 in the labour force and 16 000 in employment, affected mainly ages tied to school and university reopening. Women's participation remains strong, with 40.1 percent active in September, up from 37.1 percent last year, while the unemployment rate eased to 4.0 percent from 4.5 percent in August, totaling 16 000 unemployed. The report compares September 1971 to 1970 figures and notes shifts in participation by gender.
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Manitoba
Fallis steps down as Hydro general manager
W. D. Fallis informs the Manitoba Hydro board that ill health prevents his return. George Reid, Assistant General Manager Finance, serves as Acting General Manager. Fallis began with a Manitoba Power Commission survey crew in 1930 and rose through drafting, statistics, and office management before becoming secretary of the commission.
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W. D. Fallis
Manitoba Hydro
Fallis
George Reid
Manitoba Power Commission
Commission
Fallis Leaves Key Manitoba Hydro Post After Four Decades
The longtime executive and director, who began in 1940 and rose to chairman and general manager, steps down after a 40 year career at Manitoba Hydro. He oversaw growth from 98 employees serving 3300 customers to 3500 staff and nearly a quarter million customers across Manitoba.
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Canadian Electrical Association
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Fallis
Manitoba Power Commission
Manitoba
Manitoba Hy ‘Dro
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ROD and Gun Digest
Bill” Robinson
London
Angler’s Mail
Edward F. Javorsky
Bedford
Ohio
Fishing
Marvin Sigstad
Athapapuskow Lake
St. Paul
Minnesota
W. R. Smith
Cape Girjardeau
Cormorant Lake
William Borgen, Jr
Perley
W. E. Elsholtz
Minneapolis
Mr. Borgen
Cross Lake
Mr. Elsholtz
Waskatowaka Lake
Federal Public Building
11Th St
Brandon
W. G. Ritchie
Dr. Ritchie
Main St
North
Allan Martin
Autopac
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Douglas Bostock
Benito
Portage Avenue
Smith Street
St. Regis Hotel
Smith St. Winnipeg
Hydro
Industrial Development Board of
Greater Winnipeg
Better Business Bureau
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
United Way
Griffins
Rotary Clubs
Beaver
KRAUS
Square Yard
Westeel-Rosco
Sterling Ellis
Mgr. Roblin
Man
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