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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1955
Page
1
The Trans Canada project on No 1 Highway North east of Winnipeg will be graded to the Ontario border by June of next year and paving hoped to finish by the end of next summer. Hon. Frank.
Local notes from Seven Sisters Falls cover a christening for Randon Schultz with sponsors and a Whitemouth officiant, plus a busy curling rink setup for a Dec 5 opening bonspiel. Also reports on Eskimos Grey Cup win, TV viewership, social events, visitors, a Sadie Hawkins Dance, and Manitoba road and highway planning initiatives across Whiteshell and eastern Manitoba.
The Tyndall column reports births and weddings including twins Sylvia Marlene 5 lbs 7 oz and Suzan Marie 5 lbs 4 oz at Beausejour hospital on Oct 27, marriage of Mr and Mrs Ross Davidson in Oct, and Mrs Kathy Queen known in the village. Also notes on a Winnipeg wedding, a shower, newborn Caroline at Beausejour, and other local updates.
A promising copper nickel ore body outlined in Cat Lake Area northeast of Lac du Bonnet on New Manitoba Gold Mines Ltd. property. Eco Exploration Ltd. drilled 15 diamonds since October, 12 into ore. indicated length 800 feet and widths up to 125 feet. tonnage 750,000 with copper values up to 1.3 and nickel up to 0.65. Prospects described as exceptionally good.
The Union of Manitoba Municipalities approved a health scheme with the federal government covering 50 percent of costs. The body rejected a motion for higher contributions by all levels of government to Manitoba medical and hospitalization plans, while Mayor H L Henderson of Portage la Prairie urged provincial cooperation with Ottawa on a nationwide plan and population support for St Laurent's 60 percent target.
Manitoba's seven 4-H teams achieved the best overall record in the history of the national competition in Toronto. Among 59 teams from ten provinces, Manitoba placed in the top three in every event, with three firsts three seconds and one third.
Grand Marais bids farewell to a landmark power house built in 1916. Workers load remaining sections onto CN R cars as Manitoba Power Commission replaces its operations. Tall smoke stacks fade from view, marking the end of an era for the lake community.
The Seven Sisters Community Church held a fire-side hour after the November 27 evening service. MC Stan Gittins led an Xmas carols sing-along followed by a slide view by Jack Watts and Miss Lallaim Parsons. Hudson's Bay Co. employee Mr Witty shared northern Churchill and Norway House photos with commentary on Indigenous life and crafts, then lunch was served by the Women's Auxiliary.
A study shows drivers under twenty five years old account for the greatest risk, causing about twice their share of total accidents in Canada. The findings highlight the need for targeted road safety and enforcement measures aimed at young motorists.
Report notes that five times as many Canadians reside in towns and cities as live on farms, reflecting a shift in settlement patterns. Urban areas show growing populations while rural farming communities experience slower growth and outmigration.
The Seven Sisters Falls Red Cross branch held its annual meeting on November 20 in club rooms. W. J. Lewis was elected president for a second year. Officers include C. E. Birstow and J. Howcroft as vice presidents, Mrs S. Gittins as secretary, E. F. Braund as treasurer, and Mrs. E. F. Braund and Mrs. H. Leith in women’s work and social roles. Junior Red Cross goes to Mrs. G. L. Cousins. several committees were named, and Iona Kuhn received a Junior Swimming Certificate after a swim award. Lunch followed under Mrs. H. Leith.
Manitoba Paper Company Limit ed woods workers in Pine Falls camps enjoy weekly laundry, electric lights, running water, and car parking spaces. W. C. Harrison notes modern, insulated, well lighted facilities replace old bunkhouses as a safety minded, stable workforce is sought.
Tyndall school children and staff staged an impressive Remembrance Day service in the Legion hall on November 11. The program featured O Canada, scripture by Ronald Chercoe, a principal’s address, a Grade VI to XI choir, and readings including My Country and In Flanders Fields. The event closed with God Save the Queen and two minutes of silence, praising teachers for keeping alive world war remembrance.
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