Pheasants Released Across Manitoba Areas
Manitoba releases surpass 8 600 birds with over 7 000 seven-week-olds in multiple locales including Boissevain Melita Minnedosa Cromer and Killarney. A 2 500 bird release occurred north and east of Rock Lake, eggs supplied to the Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations bring potential total near 12 000. Hunt planning envisions a late October male-only season if favorable, with broad provincial opening minus a Rock Lake area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Charles E. Greenlay
Mines and Natural Resources
Boissevain
Melita
Minnedosa
Cromer
Killarney
Rock Lake
Greenlay
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations
Huge fir crop on British Columbia tree farm near Vancouver
A 7901 acre peninsular farm 30 miles northwest of Vancouver grows a 140 foot Douglas fir hemlock and cedar crop. Operated by the Canadian Forestry Association and Tom Wright chief forester for Canadian Forest Products the site is developed as a commercial thinning operation with careful logging practices including sorting bundles pruning and bark protection measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canadian Forestry Association
Tom Wright
Canadian Forest Products
Wright
Hobby Show Displays Deep Craft Skill and Color
The Hobby Fair showcased intricate needlework by Shaaren and Diane Davis and other exhibitors from Hazelcliffe, Rocanville, Esterhazy, and Moosomin. Mrs Mabel Piper, Mrs Noel Meyrick, and Len Mountney presented sewing, crochet, quilting, wood inlays, and a walnut Jubilee table with inlays. A wasp nest and a large egg were found, a RCAF camp photo was shown, and two screenings of The Face of Saskatchewan drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaaren
Diane Davis
Pot Inhuge
Tees
Dru. Perrin
Mabel Piper
Noel Meyrick
J. A. Potter
Sam Magnusson
Jack Barker
George Firthall
Spy Hill
A. M. Provick
Wm. Provick
Marion Millham
Hazelcliffe
Wes Allen
Esterhazy
Norman Scarrow
Welby
A. M. Wilson
Rocanville
Lake Louise
Shirley Rosie
United Church Women’s Auxiliary
Len Gibbs Mountney
Moosomin
Regina
Saskatchewan
Hollywood
Mountney
J. A. McNutt
C. W. Perrin
Roy Brown
J. J. Pet Tracek
George Barker
John Bedwell
T. Ness
Roy Crosson
R. McIntyre
W. Olatson
Tantallon
Joe Magnusson
R. Dafoe
Stewart Perrin
Valued Pruning Cuts Increase Tree Worth for Plywood
Mr. Wright estimates pruning increases each tree’s value by 22 dollars and makes them suitable for plywood production. The process leaves the tree with a minimum of knots while a heavy club smashes off small branches as the climber ascends.
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Wright
Millwood News Comings and Goings Across the District
Millwood and district residents hosted and visited relatives from Berwyn Naperville Esterhazy and Chilliwack during the past two weeks. Harvesting starts with early combines led by C Bily on August 12. Funeral services for R. Smith were attended by many from Millwood at Ingleside.
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A. Wonarasek
L. Bohdan
Berwyn
Ilinois
C. Bily
Millwood
R. Smith
Ingleside
Speckled And Rainbow Trout Planting In Manitoba Lakes
Manica Waters and Fisheries branch reports rainbow and speckled trout fingerlings distributed to eight Manitoba lakes and streams in July. 71,000 speckled trout fingerlings were planted in Hazel Creek Swan River district, and 30,000 rainbow fingerlings released in Moose Lake and Roseau Rat Souris rivers. Biological surveys covered Valley River upper dam East Angling North Angling Lakes Cache and Marge Lakes Pelican Lake showing suitability for trout. Pelican Lake has strong pickerel population.
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Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Hazel Creek
Brokenhead River
Big Woody River
Swan River
Moose Lake
Pine River
Roseau River
Rat River
Souris River
Valley
Cache
Marge
Duck Mountain
Pelican Lake
Marge Lakes
Canadian mills move to decimalize flour barrel
Rumors persist that Canadian flour mills will abandon the 196 pound barrel in favor of 100 and 50 pound lots based on new decimal pack sizes. If the leading mills adopt the change, it could sweep through Canada, replacing the traditional barrel with a more modern measurement system.
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U.S.A
Canada
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Minneapolis
Fargo
Clement
Case
Russell
MEW Holland
Mr. Greenlay
Inglis
Man
P. J. Gaber & Sons
B.C
J. J. Petracek
Frank Carter
Rcaf Air Cadets
Abbotsford
Ladies’ Auxiliary
W. J. McDonald
Yorkton
C. S. Thornton
Walanan
Speareet
Grain Company
Rwasant Surrounangsi
Smitty’s Restaurant & Grill
Smellie Bros
Russell Bakery
Romem
B.S
Massey-Harris
Cty Sal
Pisa
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