Oasis in concrete and the Winnipeg plaza concept
A Winnipeg plaza at Osborne Corydon Pembina edge is criticized for being a sunken garden over concrete lanes. Advocates highlight its design as a growing, oasis like civic space with fountains, trees, and a pioneer village museum idea for Centennial projects. Political morality comments follow in the Free Press editorial frame.
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Winnipeg
Metro
Osborne, Corydon
Pembina
Roblin
The
Winnipeg Free Press
Pearson
Mr. Pearson
Canada Pension Plan figures illustrate benefits for two Andersen lives
The advertisement explains pension projections for Thor and his wife under the Canada Pension Plan. It outlines retirement, disability, and widow benefits, plus the lump sum on Thor’s death, and notes adjustments for cost of living. It also states a yearly contribution of 122.40 dollars for self employed earnings of 4,000 dollars and is issued by Judy LaMarsh.
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Canada Pension Plan
Thor Andersen
Andersens
Thor
Andersen
Oat Straw Valued For Winter Cattle Feed
Manitoba agronomists note oat straw and chaff provide valuable roughage for overwintering beef cattle. Straw can substitute Interlake hay with lower protein, and straw plus chaff increases feed value. Recommended rations include 11 pounds oat straw with 7 pounds alfalfa or 13 pounds oat straw with oats linseed oil and vitamin A.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Weed Guard Hooks Improve Weedless Fishing Tactics
A Mercury outboard tip suggests replacing lure hooks with wire weed guards to pass through submerged brush. Though some claim reduced bite sensitivity, weed guards prevent snagging and allow fishing beyond obstacles. Bucktail and metal spoon variants exist, and mail order sources offer replacements. No snags no fish.
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Mercury
Current Comedy Style Quips and a Flight Disaster Laugh
A string of quick wit exchanges about romance and money, followed by a joke about a pilot bailing out and a comically mismatched old lady pilot. The piece blends humor on marriage, illness, and a crash gag for light entertainment.
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Minister of National Health and Welfare
Canada
Judy LaMarsh
Ly Red Fisher Sane
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