Manitoba Education Reform Through Larger Administrative Units
Improving Our Schools urges Manitoba to form larger educational units and provincial divisional boards to align curricula with local needs. The proposal argues for composite high schools, accountability shifts, and financing changes, aiming to boost returns per dollar spent while expanding access and relevance for a diverse student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Unis
Canada
Select Committee of
the Legislative
OTTAWA NOTES on Calcium Tips and Tractor Costs
A rural bulletin covers calcium rich foods like milk soups and cheese with a note that 2% ounces of cheese equal a pint of milk. It then shifts to wartime motor data, showing scrappage declines from 1941 to 1944 and detailing Manitoba tractor costs, hours, and per hour expenses for seventeen units.
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Illustration Station
Manitoba
Brandon
Langfords and Sheppard Connected at Home and Work
Pat Langford of the RCA is spending a short time at home while Jim Langford visits Winnipeg on business this week. George Sheppard is busy these days with unspecified tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Langford
RCA
Jim Langford
Winnpeg
George Sheppard
Curling Band Competes in Langenburg Bonspiel
Jim Moster spends several days in Winnipeg while a rink led by P Paterson Gerry Honer Walter Patterson and Ab Busch competes in the Langenburg bonspiel this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Moster
Winnipeg
P. Paterson
Gerry Honer
Walter Patterson
Ab. Busch
Langenburg
Australia Faces Severe Drought with Low Wheat Yields
Australia endures one of its worst droughts with record low wheat harvests barely meeting the needs of its population. The drought drives crop losses, livestock slaughter, dust storms, and cancelled air travel, risking future moisture reserves and forcing reliance on American wartime wheat imports. Relief committees are established and prairie farmers recall Western Canada’s distress, offering sympathy and potential aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Pacific
United States
Canada
War Savings Stamps Offer Smart Choice for Savings
Taking your change in War Savings Stamps proves a smart move for saving money. The program invites individuals to convert spare coins into stamps, promoting prudent financial habits and collective savings.
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Russell Banner
Russell
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Cecil Sanderson
Knox United Church
Man
James E. McNeill
Ottawa
Department of Munitions and Supply
Trimee Edward Island
British Columbia
Shellmouth
Mme Hada
Leslie
By Mwy Otrange
Overseas
Canada Post Office
Tee
Pan McFaydens
EATON
Nomirea Conan
Eaton's
Yorkton
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