Across the Bluebird Trail and Nestbox Tales
A Manitoba–style field note recounts bird sightings from April through May. Purple Finches, Evening Grosbeaks, and Mountain Bluebirds appear at feeders and on a planned line of nestboxes built by Walter Patterson near Dropmore. Observers praise songbirds, quote Rachel Carson, and reflect on spring’s quiet moments without birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Witty
Inglis
Lydia Bezos
Jose
Walter Patterson
Shellmouth Dam
Dropmore
W. Kurtenbach
Walter
Rachel Carson
America
North America
Can It Happen Here In Our Rural America
A reflective column laments rural birds and wildflowers increasingly disappearing due to blight and human impact. It warns of species extinct or endangered, questions agricultural progress, and ends with a noting of spring and a woodtick brought from the pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ourbrary
Rose Kieper
Horticultural notes on planting and tree care
Spring gardening tips cover speeding carrot germination with hot water after sowing and soaking peas before planting in moist soil. Cautions on handling nursery stock and trees, stressing keeping roots damp and avoiding sun wind damage. Also mentions Beef and Barley Days sale in October with a Mini Show and classes for odd vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila M. Bily
Canola Name Change Signals Shift for Oilseed Growers
Oilseed growers council adopts canola title as elevators segregate canola from rapeseed to serve international customers. The Prairie Canola Growers Council replaces the term rapeseed with canola across western groups, following a Vancouver meeting in late March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oilseed Growers Council
Mr. Schatzke
Prairie Rapeseed Powers Council
Transprairie
Prairie Canola Growers Council
Vancouver
Growers Council
Norman
Bernice Jelfs
Ft. McMurray & Kay
Fred
Canola
Dwayne Ladoucer
100 Council of Canada
Mile House
Bob
Albert Schatzke
Stony
Hazel Jelfs
Plain
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
St Lazare Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travels
St Lazare residents and visitors fill weekend with cross province trips and gatherings. Arthur Huberdeau returns to Ottawa with new Lincoln while Dr Dupont meets family in Winnipeg. Maurice Plante visits Elkhorn and Wasa while Rene Perrault and relatives connect with Hudson Bay guests. Local raffle donations and well wishes also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Clarice Chartier
Jackie Dupont
Pierre
Lillian Huberdeau
Winnipeg
Arthur
Anew Lincoln
Dr. Dupont
Raymond
Ted
Rita
Hudson Bay
Sask
Jeanette Snyder
Huguette
Brandon Visted
Rosine Chartier
James Jessop
Lorne
Dorothy Jessop
Joe Beaupre
Thunder Bay
St. Lazare
Catherine Green
Russell Hospital
Brandon
Ted Dupont
Martine
Zoe Guay
Genevieve Tremblay
Rosa
Marie Lemoine
Rose
Eva Tremblay
Leo
Laurette Dupont
Regina
Moose ‘Jaw
David Puff
Moose Jaw
Lena Bulger
Minnedosa
Maureen Erickson
Lena
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Aline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Bryer
Riser
Service
Russell
Man
Cordoba
P.S
Arrow G
Chrysler
Newport
Volare
Radio
Ford Ltd
Brougham
Chargers
P.B
Chevrolet
By Jim Spear
Foxwarren
Elmer
Connie Ryal
Maureen
Gordon Loewen
Shelley
Canadian Theology College
Murray Diamond
Laurie Davidson
St. Lazare News
Laurie Selby
Kimberley
B.C
Don
Arta Selby
Ete
Celina Lepine
Calgary
Wasa
Food Department
Co-op
Hardtimes Sale
Florida
Canada
Ipam
Russell Curling Club
Avalon Theatre
John Hurst
Dayton Ka
Windy Acres
Jack Nicholson
Moore
John'Travolta
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