Alberta invites sketches for aged persons homes prize plan
The Alberta government offers ten thousand dollars in prizes for sketch plans of a one storey home to house 50 ambulatory aged persons. First prize five thousand, second two thousand five hundred, third one thousand, fourth five hundred, plus ten hundred-dollar awards. Plans must include two bedrooms per double occupancy, 50 bath and toilet facilities, space for visiting relatives, kitchen and dining for 50, communal area, occupational therapy space, matron’s suite, admin office, and laundry. Deadline is November 15, 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Alberta
Minister of Public Welfare
Edmonton
Roblin proposes major air centre in Winnipeg
Premier Duff Roblin urged Ottawa to create an international airport in Winnipeg with equal status to other Canadian hubs and to allow a second national airline. He sought fifth freedom rights for SAS at Winnipeg and a broader routes expansion Toronto Winnipeg Montreal Vancouver Victoria. CP Airlines could extend to Copenhagen. SAS rights debated as ATB had refused unilateral landings.
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Duff Roblin
Winnipeg
John Diefenbaker
Air Transport Board
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver-Victoria
Coperhagen
Canadian Pacific Airlines
SAS
CPA
Canada population compared to United States figures
Canada’s population is about one tenth of the United States, roughly 17 million versus 172 million. The comparison highlights Canada’s smaller demographic size relative to its southern neighbor.
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Canada
United States
Insulation holds cow heat in dairy barns
A Canadian Agriculture official emphasizes dry insulation to conserve animal heat in dairy barns. Materials include boards, blankets, and felt. moistureproof wraps protect inner humidity. Thickness depends on livestock, target temperature, and outdoor conditions. Yukon barns may need more insulation than Ontario.
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J. W. White
Field Husbandry Division
Canada Department of Agriculture
Whitehorse
Yukon
Ontario
Mr. White
Moose Hunting Near Smoky Burn Road Shoots Big 800-Lb Bull
Report from Carrot River Sask states hunters shot and loaded an estimated 800 pound moose with 13 point antlers near the east side of the steel bridge on Smoky Burn road. The animal was killed by Fred Palm with help from Francis Trombley. A second group north of Jackson Smith's nabbed another large moose, described as 800 pounds with cow and calf.
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Smoky Burn Road
Shorty McLane
Fred Palm
Musk and Company
Prince Albert
Mr. Palm
Francis Trombley
Henry
Elmer Olson
Ralph Green
Jackson Smith
Observer
Carrot River
Goose bagged near Big Quill Lake by Spalding party
Alfred Zarchekoff of Spalding chairs a party with Ben Bettner Glen Borberg and Angus Morrison to take the season's first banded goose near Big Quill Lake. The bird bore No. 527 14084 and was banded by the Wildlife Service in Washington DC. The Witness Watson Sask reported.
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Alfred Zarchekoff
Spalding
Ben Bettner
Glen Broberg
Angus Morrison
Big Quill Lake
The
Wildlife Service
Washington, D.C
Witness
Watson, Sask
North road project described as Saskatchewans toughest build
Ed Shearer of the provincial highways department calls the 500 mile La Ronge Uranium City road one of the biggest and toughest road projects in Saskatchewan. It will require vast fills, numerous structures, winter freight by cat, summer air drops for perishables, and face permafrost challenges. The route spans Nemeiben River crossing north of La Ronge to Uranium City with 136 miles of forest and rock, 69 miles of glaciated ridges, 207 miles to Fond du Lac River, and 100 miles through rugged terrain making it the costliest segment.
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Saskatchewan
Ed Shearer
Provincial Highways Department
la Ronge
Uranium City
Nemeiben River
Athabasca
Fond du Lac
Highways Department
Egg Within an Egg Detected by Gertie Berger
Gertie Berger candled eggs at Mountaineer in Rocky Mountain House Alberta and found one egg containing a second fully formed small walnut sized egg attached to the shell. Opening the small egg revealed only a hollow shell, as if a third egg formed inside the second egg.
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Gertie Berger
Mountaineer
Rocky Mountain House
Alta
Lamb price support levels set by Agricultural Stabilization Board
Eastern Canada markets saw lamb prices drop to the support level with bids accepted by the Agricultural Stabilization Board. Good lambs in public stockyards at Montreal and Toronto carry a live price of 19.55 per cwt, with carcass delivery planned for March 31, 1959. The plan allows removal from storage before then if a market is found, and defines Good lambs as 36 to 51 pound warm dressed weight with at least 49 percent yield, equating to 39.90 per cwt on a warm dressed carcass basis in Montreal and Toronto.
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Canada
Agricultural Stabilization Board
Montreal
Toronto
Kenora’s historic name Rat Portage explained
The Ontario town now known as Kenora earned its original name Rat Portage from its location on the musk rat migration route between Lake of the Woods and Winnipeg River, reflecting early natural history of the area.
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Ontario
Kenora
Charming Pups Embroidery Pattern 7276 Ad
Quick, inviting family themed embroidery pattern 7276 features a pack of pups ready to brighten any room. Includes transfer size 15 by 19 inches color chart and key. Send thirty five cents by coin only to Ahusehold Arts Department Toronto for pattern 7276.
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Ahusehold Arts Department
P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Ministers should go on strike too
A letter argues ministers deserve wage gains and better benefits, comparing them to beer store clerks and suggesting a general strike. It critiques current pay, hours, and pensions, proposing ministers unionize and demand higher compensation while noting practical limits and economic effects.
Home Shopping Wins: For Towns and Schools
The piece urges readers to shop locally to support community funding for sidewalks streets wells sanitation and schools. It notes city parking rules and fines drive shoppers away, risking local economy as people move to smaller towns for safety and tranquility, with taxes a key factor.
Tribute to tireless women at yearly church fowl supper
In appreciating the season and its social value, the editor commends the many women who organize and serve the large church fowl suppers. The events gather old friends, spark local chatter, and feature generous spreads with pie, vegetables, salads, and golden chicken as the crowd enjoys “eat all you can.”
Pheasant Introduction Aiming To Survive In District
An effort to introduce pheasants into the district continues after a group of farmers received young birds from the Fish and Game League last spring. The birds have left shelter and are on their own, being tamer and easier to approach. Sportsmen are urged to avoid shooting them to ensure they survive this year.
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Fish and Game League
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Leift
Debbie Herrier
John B. Penner
Fourteenth Ave. S.E
Debbie
Ralph Herrler
Third West
Rat Portage
Pree Brookes
the Mercury
Rodney
Ont
the Times
Punnichy
Sask
the Progress
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