Soil Erosion Serious In Western Manitoba
Western Manitoba reports severe spring soil erosion across multiple districts including Fess Wills Tyre Mountain Alexander Harding Rivers and MacGregor Austin Gladstone. Erosion varies by area with sheet and gully loss mainly from rapid runoff and fall rains, highlighting need for improved soil management programs and prevention of topsoil loss.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Fess Wills
Tyre Mountain
Alexander-Harding Rivers
Oak Lake - Beresford -Carroll
MacGregor-Austin-Gladstone
Pura
Russell, Roblin
Birtle
Saskatchewan
Arden
MacGregor
Gladstone
C N E Scholarship For High School 4 Hers
The Canadian National Exhibition offers an $800 university entrance scholarship to Manitoba 4 H club members or former members. Tenable at the University of Manitoba in Home Economics or Agriculture, the award requires age 17 by July 1 1960, at least two years 4 H within five years, and grade 12 for boys or grade 11 for girls. Applications due July 15 with Winnipeg interviews July 27. selection based on 4 H record, leadership, and community involvement. The winner receives an all expense trip to the CNEx. Last year’s winner was Miss Helen Facey of Boissevain, now studying Home Economics at the university. Further details available from agricultural reps or district home economists.
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Manitoba
Toronto
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Extension Service
CNF
Helen Facey
Boissevain
Facey
The
University
Workman Named 4H Specialist for Manitoba Program
R Garry Workman is appointed 4H specialist and chief agricultural representative for Manitoba. He replaces Mr. Somers and will supervise 4H livestock projects including fat stock shows, and oversee the summer game program leadership training and 4H club rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Workman
Somers
Agriculural
Manitoba
Workman
Plans Unveiled For Radiotherapy Centre
The Manitoba Cancer Foundation announced plans for Canada’s most modern Radiotherapy Centre to treat Manitoba cancer patients free with state of the art machines. Located near Winnipeg General and Children’s Hospitals, the project aims to serve the Medical College area and rely on surplus Blue Cross funds for building costs. Funds will be drawn from provincial and federal sources for patient treatment.
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Manitoba Cancer Foundation
Canada
Manitoba
Winnipeg General Hospital
Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
Medical College
Blue Cross
J. E. Morrison
Foundation
Manitoba Clears Camp and The Task Goes On
Manitoba undertakes the Camp Lohmuhle clearance in West Germany housing 227 refugees including 95 children. The campaign seeks 140,000 Canadian dollars to unlock German matching funds, with Manitoba’s share from pledges at 42,290.27 collected by May 9 and 24,000 unpaid, far from goal.
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Manitoba
West Germany
Lohmuhle
Winnipeg
Mannova
World Refugee Year appeals funding from communities
Communities and individuals increase offers of aid for World Refugee Year. May and June deadlines loom as municipalities in Manitoba report giving to those seeking liberty. Contributions to World Refugee Year, P O Box 990, Winnipeg, Man, are tax deductible via Manitoba office receipts.
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Lohmuhle
Tasntiees Omeinas
Gos and Louise
Renville
Mooshorn
Borketon
Manitoba
P.O
Refresher School For Fair Livestock Judges Opens in Brandon
Manitoba hosts a one day refresher school for livestock judges on Saturday June 1 at Brandon. Senior judges guide classes in heavy and light horses cattle sheep and swine with practical judging and lectures. Event run by Extension Service Manitoba Department of Agriculture with Manitoba Livestock Breeders Associations. For details contact Dr. E Forbes Brandon agricultural school principal.
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Manitoba
Brandon
D. C Foster
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Live
BR. E. Forbes
Ten Manitoba Students Win Stratford Festival Trip
Ten Manitoba high school students, chosen for scholarship and arts aptitude, will join 170 youths at Stratford Festival in late July. Sponsored by the Canada Council, the eight day visit covers tickets travel meals and lodging. One winner is Graeme Neil Forsyth son of Mr and Mrs Forsyth of Souris. They will see three Shakespeare plays and Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore.
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Canada Council
Stewart E. Mclean
Council
McLean
Ation
Russell
Graeme Neil Forsyth
Mr. and
Mee
E. Forsyth
Souris
King John
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F. Clement & Sons, Ltd
General Motors
Leve
Stratford
Adwestion
E Building
Whiteball
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