Forest fires threaten Canada's wealth and forest week
Canada faced a severe loss from forest fires in 1925 1926 with damages estimated at 7 468 343 dollars. Tourists campers and careless habits fueled fires though aeroplanes and CP Railway firefighting methods helped reduce losses and improve detection and suppression across forests from coast to coast.
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Record of 1927 Canada trade and transport notes
Four ships arrived in Vancouver bringing silk worth substantial value marking a record movement. The Canada Colonization Association, linked to the CPR, placed 401 families on 97,944 acres in six months of 1927. Lethbridge Commercial Airways began August 7 with a flight between High River and Lethbridge. future routes to Waterton Lakes are planned. The muskrat leads fur peltries in value due to high prices. CPR plans a Midland to Port MacNicoll line, spurring Midland manufacturing. Irene Castle stayed at Algonquin hotel and attended St Andrews Cottage Crafts pageant. Administrative changes at CPR Natural Resources include L P Naismith's resignation. S G Porter becomes manager, with Naismith remaining as advisory chair. Canada wins silver medal for tobacco at Olympia, London, upgrading its empire status.
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