Canada moves to buy Canadian as imports face replacement push
In a shift toward import replacement, Canada plans to source more goods domestically. Officials acknowledge past bias toward US and European suppliers and aim to boost Canadian output, especially for small and medium enterprises, despite resistance from some purchasing agents. An Ontario bid loss to a Japanese firm underscores the ongoing challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Canada
United States
USS
Japan
Europe
Ontario
Riding a horse to nab thieves in Saskatchewan manhunt
A Manitoba border pursuit retold recalls RCMP riders guiding officers to three suspects after a car breakdown near Canora Norquay and Hyas. The thieves had fled in a stolen car, but a mounted constable directed the chase, leading to arrests and recovered loot from multiple locations. Manitoba spruce budworm in Lake Winnipeg area declines for second year as entomologist reports low infestations.
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RCMP
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Tre
Canora
Norquay
Hyas
Kamsack
Norquay Co-Op
Manitoba Agriculture
Lake Winnipeg
Jay McCullough
Winnipeg Beach
Riverton
McCullough
Permanent settlement by English visitor at Silver Creek
Mr Ernest Archer from England, after a few months visit to Mr Thos Greaves, buys a quarter section near Silver Creek and settles permanently. Also notes maple syrup at Smellie Bros farm, and land sale to Martin Swade near Crosby School. Parish updates include local prize, voter list growth, a fatal caboose accident near Binscarth, and parish itineraries with church and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uly 10
Ernest Archer
England
Dr. Walker
Crosby School
Martin ‘Swade
Jas. Robertson
Maggie Keating
Beware telephone diamond scams and rural crime watch alerts
A column warns about aggressive telephone sales of diamonds and gems, urging caution as BBB data show few flawless gems exist. It cites scam reports from Melville Advance to Innisfail Province and details rising rural crime concerns, including cheque fraud and vandalism, with police efforts and community watch programs highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
Toronto
See
Better Business Bureau
BBB
Melville Advance
Canora Courier
Moosomin World Spectator
Sowbird Travel
Edmonton
Las Vegas
Edson
Tisdale Recorder
RCMP
Times
Clarion of
Kindersley
NSF
Drayton Valley Western Review
Rural Crime Watch
Alberta Social Services
Kitscoty
Marwayne
Innisfail
Polarized Manitoba Leaders Clash in Lively Legislature
In the Manitoba Assembly the rivalry between Liberal Premier Pawley and Tory leader Lyon remains heated yet respectful. Both leaders exceeded expectations in the first session of the 32nd Legislature while pushing major promises, defending projects, and facing sharp political barbs. They plan provincewide tours to discuss farmland controls, property tax reform, and siting for a hazardous waste dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Nelson
Howard Pawley
Sterling Lyon
Pavey
Lyon
Pawley
Schreyer
Weir
Robiin
D.L
Campbell
Manitoba
Thelr Oe
Pinkos
Uriah Heap
Sohat
Waterton Lakes stamp hailed as beauty with London news
Philatelists who criticized recent Canada issues should rethink after the June 18 release of the $1.25 Waterton Lakes National Park stamp described as among the most beautiful adhesives. The article also notes Charlie as a new Prince of Wales and conveys wide world goodwill from London.
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Canada
Waterton Lakes National Park
Charlie
Prince of Wales
London
Canadian railway rate rules amid U S deregulation debate
An article argues statutory grain rate regulation has strengths while U S Staggers Act deregulation weakens price predictability. It notes rail carriers face limited competition, urges the I C C to define market dominance and captive shippers, and warns that volatile rail costs raise marketer risk and compress margins for producers.
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Canada
United States
U.S
George Birdsong
Aeat
Inc
Cargill Geer Bubtn
Ise
Interstate Commerce Comm
Ission
Western Pro
Quote on Canada’s economic mess at St Regis Tavern
An overheard remark condemns Trudeau and associates for the economic mess and argues that only in free democracies does People Power matter, criticizing loud rhetoric and proposing new dealers over a new deal.
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St. Regis
Trudeau, McEachen, Lalonde & Co
Free World
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Rojiwo
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Chaloner Publishers
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Peter Warren
Lone Mountie
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T. Plumb
Uly
G. Cope
E.C. de Balinhard
The
Elks
Adolphe
HR. Dicketts
Doris Hodgkins
Tord
Hiudson’s Bay
J.D. Lafferty
Binscorth
Shellmouth
Foxwarren
Little
Nola Kieper
Sualy
the Elks
Silver Beach
Cathy Robinson
Valerie Wilson
Sharon Wowk
Jackie Wilson
Wayne Wowk
William Shipp
Warren McTier
Tommy Douglas
Ricky Margetts
Don Sanderson
Harold Clement
West Coast
Seattle
Graham L. Galatiuk
P. Galatiuk
Inglis
Galatiuk
British Columbia
Transcona
Radisson School
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