Rapid bridge project advances on No 32 highway
La Salle River Construction reports swift progress on the first bridge over No 32 highway Winkler Haskett road despite six feet of frost. owner David Trottier notes a teammate collared a lacerated hand but expects return soon. two more bridges planned with June 15 completion deadline and a drainage ditch to divert flood water away from Winkler area.
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No. 32
Winkler- Haskett Road
David E. Trottier
la Salle
Winkler Hospital
la Salle River Construction
Winkler
Schanzenfeld School
Briges
Highest Bridge Royal Gorge spans Arkansas River
The Royal Gorge Bridge claims the title of highest bridge above water, rising 1,053 feet over the Arkansas River in Colorado.
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Royal Gorge
Arkansas River
Colorado
Canadian nurse Helen McArthur wins Florence Nightingale Medal
Helen McArthur, BSc MLA RN National Director of Nursing Services for the Canadian Red Cross Society, receives the Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The award honors outstanding contributions to nursing. McArthur's career includes leadership roles in Alberta and national Red Cross service, plus 18 months in Korea as League of Red Cross Societies Associate Relief Co-ordinator.
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Florence Nightingale
Helen McArthur
MLA
R.N
Canadian Red Cross Society
International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva
Alberta
University of Alberta
Alberta Department of Health
League of Red Cross Societies
Korea
Korean Red Cross
Red Cross
Republic of Korea
Miss McArthur
Canadian Nurses’ Association
University of Alberta Hospital
Alberta Association of Registered Nurses
Canadian Public Health Association
M. Macdonald
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Anne Hartley
Department of Pensions and National Health
Vivian A. Tremaine
Red Cross Seaport
Jean I. Gunn
Town Issues 10 Building Permits
The Carillon News reports ten permits issued for new homes or substantial business additions as warm weather spurs a building boom. Notable projects include a $100,000 brick and steel 80 by 171 garage for Penner's Garage Ltd at the No 12 highway and Main Street corner, Pete's Inn expansion under construction, and a new J R Friesen & Son Ltd service station on No 12 Highway. Several homes in the $15,000 to $20,000 range are advancing, including Gordon Barkman’s 26 by 64 residence on Mill Street and Edwin Barkman’s 28 by 46 structure with garage on Garden Street.
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Steinbach
Penner's Garage Ltd
No. 12 Highway
Main Street
Pete's Inn
B.A
J. R. Friesen & Son Ltd
No. 12
Gordon Barkman
Mill St
Edwin Barkman
Garden St
Carillon News
Man
New child clothing sizes based on body measure
Indian Head readers learn that children’s clothing will soon be sold by body size rather than age. The Canadian Association of Consumers Sask branch backs standard body sizes for kids, with specifications in development and a quick move to Canada Standard sizing after agreement on fit tolerance. This aims to save time and avoid mis sized purchases.
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Canadian Association of Consumers, Sask
CAC
Saya
Indian Head
Sask
Winds blamed for Humboldt power outage in Saskatchewan
High winds in Saskatchewan caused a Humboldt and district power outage lasting from just before noon to 2 PM in town and until about 7:30 PM in the district last Wednesday. Recurring brief outages followed on several occasions, per a Saskatchewan Power Corporation statement.
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Saskatchewan
Humboldt and District
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Humboldt
Journal
Humboldt, Sask
Digging Delayed for Humboldt Sewer and Water Extensions
Frost lingers delaying sewer and water extensions in Humboldt Saskatchewan. Council reported postponement Monday night. work to start in about two weeks after deeper trenching is required. Journal Humboldt May 30 1957. Also notes retirements at University of Toronto.
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Humboldt
Council
the Journal
Humboldt, Sask
Wading Pool Nears Completion in Bassano
A new children's wading pool near Bassano’s swimming pool is nearly finished. A small park is included in the plans. Construction is undertaken by the Bassano Board of Trade. May 30, 1957.
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Bassano Board of Trade
Bulletin
Brooks
Alta
First full blown rose blooms in Selkirk garden
Mrs. A. Barnett reports the first full blown rose of the season in her garden in Selkirk Manitoba. She kept the plant in the basement last fall and watered it occasionally. In March three buds appeared and on a warm day she moved the box outdoors where one bud opened.
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A. Barnett
Extra Winnipeg boosts Canada population by 516000
During 1956 Canada grew by immigration and natural increase by 516000, equating to an extra Winnipeg. This expanded the domestic market and reduced the country's reliance on the international market by a similar amount.
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Canada
Winnipeg
I Dling Rate The Heart Of A Grown Man At Rest
The heart of a grown man at rest pumps about four to six quarts of blood per minute into the arteries, describing a steady rhythm that sustains circulation.
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Hne
Haskett
Fleischmann
Anne Adams
P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Lach
Florence H. M. Emory
University of Toronto
University
Bassano
Prairie Publishers Photographic Department
Regina, Sase
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