John Fisher promotes Saskatchewan attractions tour
John Fisher executive director of the Canadian Tourist Association highlights Saskatchewan tourism during a Regina staff address promoting Know Saskatchewan Better week. He praises RCMP museum and the Museum of Natural History and notes the Pion-Era show in Saskatoon as educational. He commends the provincial tourist advisory council efforts.
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Canada
Labrador
Borky Mountains
Cypress Hills
Prairie
Saskatchewan
John Fisher
Canadian Tourist Association
Saskatchewan Department of Travel and Information
Regina
Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Saskatoon
Katevan
RCMP
Dominion
Museum of Natural History
United States
Prairies
Fort Pelly rebuilding plan discussed by regional officials
The Times reports a Fort Pelly Historical Society planning meeting with Richard Mayson as guest speaker. Towns and rural municipalities consider appointing representatives to join boards of trade and chambers of commerce in supporting the rebuilding of the old fort trading post amid rising local interest.
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the Times
Kamsack
Sask
Fort Pelly
Canada’s GNP per capita Falls 1956 to 1958
National production data show Canada’s per capita physical GNP volume declined from 1602 dollars to 1520 dollars between 1956 and 1958. The drop reflects reduced output per person during the period.
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Canada
Chicken Salad Recipe and Sandwich Card
Large quantity chicken salad recipe with chicken celery eggs pineapple cucumber almonds lettuce and optional marinades yields about 60 small servings or 45 three cup servings. Add green pepper and apple for variety. serve in lettuce cups or as sandwiches with bread or rolls.
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Poultry Products Institute
Hardworking Vitamin A and Its Health Roles
This piece explains vitamin A sourced from yellow fruits, vegetables and green vegetables, liver, and egg yolk. It aids eye health, prevents night blindness, supports growth, maintains skin, and is found in fish liver oils, tomatoes, kidney, butter, and whole milk.
Rare jet black gophers appear near Elk Point in Alberta
Two coal black gophers were trapped near Elk Point within six months, one on Sept 29, 1958, the other on Apr 8, 1959. Researchers say pure black specimens occur about once in 100,000, due to excess pigment. Both are housed at Elk Point Museum with caretaker Peter Andrishak.
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Alta
University of Alberta
Elk Point
Peter Andrishak
Steve Andrishak
Andrishak
Robert Pichka
Vermilion
Photocraft Studio
Close companion dogs and seniors a lasting bond
The News Optimist notes the Canadian Kennel Club highlights six benefits of dogs for older folk. A guardian and protector, a smell of smoke alert, alleviating loneliness, warning the hard of hearing, dodging obstacles, and encouraging walks are cited as reasons purebred dogs suit seniors.
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the News
North Battleford
Sask
Canadian Kennel Club
BORN First calf from frozen semen at Morden dairy project
A calf born in the second generation of cattle produced from frozen semen marks progress in the Morden dairy cattle breeding program highlighting advances in genetic preservation and livestock improvement.
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A.l
Morden
Hippo Weighs Up To Three Tons With Thick Skin
A hippo can reach weights up to three tons and sports a skin about two inches thick. This surface detail highlights the animal’s massive size and durable hide.
Magnet Truck Powers Manitoba Roads Keeps Flats Away
George Harland, a public works worker, drives an eight foot magnet on a three ton truck to sweep nails and metal from provincial highways. The magnet gathers vast debris, including 250 wrenches yearly and even a manhole cover, helping prevent flat tires during May to November operations.
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George Harland
Public Works Department
Sunmimer
Kenora
Manitoba
Virden
Steinbach
Marchand
United States
Mr. Harland
STC Bus Schedules Shift to Central Time May 10 1959
Saskatchewan Transportation Company announces a switch to Central Standard Time or fast time effective Sunday May 10 1959 after a survey showing 70 percent of 200 communities already followed fast time. Travelers are urged to check departure times locally to maintain routine shopping and appointments.
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Saskatchewan Transportation Company
W. W. Flynn
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