The Old Forts and the Cart Drivers Journey
A historical reminiscence traces a 900 mile trek from Edmonton to Fort Garry by cart drivers. It recalls Fort Pitt, Frog Lake, Big Bear resistance, Inspector Dickens leading 25 men, and a trader’s captivity. It notes Hudsons Bay Company posts, trading practices, and the fading of the forts and trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartion
Fort Pitt
Big Seat
Gemma Me Eurreacher
Francis Dickens
Charles Dickens
Frog Lake
Big Bear
Dickens
Edmonton
England
Russia
Hudson's Bay Company
Fort Assiniboine
Athabasca
Pacific Coast
North
Alberta Legislature
Fort Garry
Great Loneland
Meekness and humility in Christ’s example
A meditation on Jesus choosing meekness over self display. It cites his statement I am meek and lowly in heart and explains humility as seeing ourselves in light of God's greatness. The piece notes Jesus surrendered to God, making him our Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
God
Feedlot Cattle Turnover Driven by Year Round Finishing Plans
Grain markets spark renewed interest in finishing cattle year round. Producers plan monthly buying and selling cycles to keep cattle in feedlots throughout the year, adjusting to market signals and profitability.
Official Agents Named for Birtle-Russell Election
The official agents for the candidates in the Electoral Division of Birtle Russell are listed for the forthcoming election to be held on June 2. Details of designated agents and their roles are provided by the division authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle-Russell
Manitoba
Agronomic Merit Award Presented to Saskatoon Research Leader
R. P. Knowles head of the crops section at the Federal Department of Agriculture Research Station in Saskatoon receives the Agronomic Merit Award for outstanding contribution to western Canadian farmers. He is shown accepting a 41,000 cheque from Duncan K Sig leaner CEO of Western Cooperative Fertilizers Limited at the Canadian Forages event in Edmonton, with Dr. H. P. Goplen and others in attendance as sponsors include Western Cooperative Fertilizers Limited and the Alberta Pool Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and Federated Co operatives Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Knowles
Federal
Department of Agriculture Research Station
Saskatoon
Knowles
Institutes of Aprologis
Prairie Provinces
Fort Duncan
Sig Leaner
Western Cooperative Fertilizers Limited
Forage Cropsium
Edmonton
8. P. Goplen
Canada Department of Agriculture
Western Operative Fertilizers Limited
Alberts ‘Heat ‘Pool
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Federated Cooperatives Limited
Cattle Market Shifts Could Offset Calf Shortages
Analysis notes that over the past five years more than half of calves sold at public stockyards come in September. Operators seeking year round placement may need changes as this seasonal pattern could ease supply pressure if fewer calves depart Manitoba annually, reducing the supply problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Simpson
Hamlet
Kenneth Welsh
Torrey
Stratford
Ontario
James A. Burgess
Russell
John Braendle
Balmer Rogers
Binsearth
Harry E. Graham
John A. Plant
Don Kostesky
Shoal Lake
John Hepworth
Kiamitoba
WEIR
Walter Weir
Oscar
Harry Graham
Birtle - Russell
Graham
Progressive Conservative Association
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