Hardy Raspberries In The Making
Canada’s Morden Station researchers led by C R Ure test a cross of Chief and Indian to create a hardy raspberry. They evaluate nine promising varieties for cold tolerance virus resistance wind resistance yield plant strength and fruit quality while seeking better storage. X ray testing of metals at 100 frames per second is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Department of Agriculture
Morden
Manitoba
Real
Canada
C. R. Ure
Morden Station
Modern farming shifts end romance of prairie harvest
The article recalls how mechanization replaced the old threshing crews and horse teams, bringing efficiency but eroding color and excitement of harvest. It notes one or two men now run combines, trucks replace wagons, and gas stoves aid farm kitchens. It cites Saskatchewan leading in combines since 1928, with 1951 census valuing farmers’ machinery at $525.6 million, Ontario second at $445.3 million.
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Father and Sons
Old
Democrat
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Western Manitoba Extends Power Grid With New 115000 Volt Line
The Manitoba Power Commission reports a large rise in western Manitoba power use prompting a new 115000 volt transmission line from Parkdale to Brandon. The line increases capacity and relieves load. September adds Franklin South Norfolk and other farm areas to the system bringing farm customers to 3034. Pole work nears finish while Swan River district expansion and Dauphin to Sifton line upgrade proceed.
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Manitoba
Parkdale
Brandon
Manitoba Power Commission
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Franklin
South Norfolk
Brokenhead-Alexander - St.ents
Strathclair
Birtle-Shoal Lake
Gilbert Plains
Ethelbert
Manitoba Power Commision Service
Swan River District
Swan River
Dauphin
Sifton
Power grid upgrades lift voltages and boost output in 1981
From Sifton to Pine River the line voltage rose from 6900 to 66000 volts as the final link Pine River to Swan River progresses. Substations at Boissevain Rapid City Bricksdale Lundar and Macdonald expanded capacity. Manitoba Hydro Power Commission distributed 28,789,400 kilowatt hours, up over 15 percent from 1981.
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Sifton
Pine River
Swan River
Boissevain
Rapid City
Bricksdale
Lundar
Macdonald
Iobn Power Commission
Nursing Survey Week Declared in Manitoba for Civil Defence
Hon. C. Rhodes Smith, Attorney General of Manitoba, proclaims October 27 to 31 as Nursing Survey Week to map Manitoba nurses for Civil Defence. The aim is to count the profession's numbers and training, with registration open to all graduate, licensed practical, and psychiatric nurses at local hospitals or Health Unit Offices.
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C. Rhodes Smith
Manitoba
Canada
Sanitary eating places urged to fix chipped dishes
Public eating places must avoid cracked crockery as germs can spread between customers. Damaged dishes cannot be properly cleansed. Customers should report unclean tableware or vermin sightings to the local health department to remedy health threats.
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Freedom
FISO
Anks
Imperial Oil Office
Esso
Pam
Iglis
Romance of Prairie Harvest
ODAY
Buick
Roadmaster
F. Clement & Sons
The
Manitoba Cancer Institute
William Ave
Winnipeg
Man
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