Loneliness in a crowded world stresses health risks and trends
The North Battleford News-Optimist notes studies show loneliness rises with population and erodes health. It cites marriages, separations, and widowhood linked to higher doctor visits, sick days, and mental health hospital admissions, with married individuals faring best.
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England
New York Times
Anne R. Somers
Rutgers Medical School
National Centre For Health Statistics
U.S
U. National Institute For Mental Health
North Battleford
Manitoba toughens drinking driving penalties and boards boost industry
Manitoba moves to charge a second offense for drink drivers within 12 months, with automatic 14 day to one year jail terms on conviction. The piece also covers criticism of sex oriented Beer and Skits ads, government edicts to bolster industry through Enterprise Manitoba, and updates on advisory boards for aerospace, food development, and Brandon centre initiatives to spur industrial growth.
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Manitoba Telephone System
the Bay
Eatons
Great West Life
Winnipeg Press Club
Ed McGill
MTS
McGill
Press Club
Ing
Aerospace
Food and
Winnipeg move backs death penalty by 26 to 15 vote
The Manitoba Legislature voted 26 to 15 to urge Ottawa to restore the death penalty for first degree murder. A nationwide referendum would likely yield a similar result. The Winnipeg newspaper editorialized on civic neglect and fraud in the Works Department, blaming sloppy work and urging reform.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Erection and railway progress in Olden Days notes
A 1909 entry reports David Dunn starting a new two story dwelling on Pelly Ave. and a CPR survey detailing 18 miles of steel laid west of Shellmouth with ballasting to follow. Also mentions Russell Branch extension plans into Boulton and staff changes at Smellie Bros Ltd stores in 1959 with Robinson Store taking over retail operations.
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David Dunn
Pelly Ave
Shellmouth
Smellie Bros Ltd
Robinson Store
Ken Munro
Telecommunication market debate spans provinces in 1969 notices
Letters discuss CRTC decision on Bell Canada access for CN CP Telecommunic ations in Ontario and Quebec. Ontario supports CNCP application and competition. Manitoba and BC officials voice varied stances, while Manitoba Telecom System hints at delays if interconnection imposed. July notices note Pelly Trail Motel change of ownership and Russell mail order office setup with Don Rowat as manager.
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Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission
Bell Canada
Cn-Cp
Ontario
Quebec
Canadian Telecommunications Cariers Association
CNCP
CRTC
Gordon ‘MacFarlane
B.C. ‘Telephone Company
Manitoba ‘Telephone
Thompson
Manitoba
Gordon Holland
MTS
Winnipeg
Northhern
NCP
Tive
Len Peltz
Brandon
Pelly Trail Motel
Bob Page
Russell
Don Rowat
Reavie Block
Irrigation Advances Highlight Reuse of Wastewater in Alberta
Rural Alberta communities recycle effluents through agriculture as municipal wastewater provides cheap plant nutrients. Scientist V O Biederbeck notes the practice’s potential and calls it a “gold mine” of nutrients while letters to the editor and local broadcasting stations celebrate community achievements and media partnerships.
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Alberta
V.O. Biederbeck
Agrculture
Canada
Swift Current, Sask
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Russell Banner
Main Street
United States
Clayton G. Chaloner
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Winnipeg Free Press
John Cochrane
Cjob and Beer
Cochrane
Hhe
del Sexsmith
CJOB
Sexsmith
Playboy
J. Frank Johnston
Brandon Enterprise Development Centre
Advance
Reggies
ST. Mary $ Church
Bas
Boulton
J. Kelso
Lawrence Bennett
F. Clement and Sons
Janice McLennan
Jean Glasman
Aco
Smellie Bros
SE. Baigrie
Winnipeg Videon Ltd
Muc
Kindestregart Western Manta Broadcasters
Lim
Barbara Bigg
Seige
Flag Inns
Acvernsea
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