Norman Luxton A Life Woven Into Western Canada History
Norman Luxton emerges as a storied figure in western Canada’s past. Son of a Manitoba Free Press publisher, he becomes a Calgary and Banff pioneer print and civic figure. His work spans journalism, Indian relations, trading posts, a Crag and Canyon paper, and Banff culture including the winter carnival and Indian Day. He also ran a hotel, helped found the Banff advisory council, and operated an Indian museum and trading post, living a life filled with travel, enterprise, and community impact.
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Himelf
Victoria
South Sea Islands
Vancouver
Rocky Mountain
Luxton
Calgary
Banff
Eastern Haberdashery
the Crag and Canyon
Community Pastures Expand Across Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration pastures in Saskatchewan and Manitoba managed 90 000 cattle for 6 000 owners in 1952 and now graze 100 000 cattle. There are 61 pastures totaling about 1 750 000 acres with 56 in Saskatchewan and five in Manitoba. Early buyers rode cattle to pastures. now most are moved by truck and patrons advocate pickup and delivery service.
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Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Raymond Youngman
P.F.R.A
Mr. Youngman
Lawn chaise pattern teaches simple cutting and assembly
The Home Workshop pattern explains tracing side pieces from a six foot board for a sturdy lawn chaise. It claims easy steps for amateurs and pros, adjustable back, detachable bolts for winter storage, and three dimensional painting tips. Pattern 385 costs 35 cents with orders sent to Home Workshop Pattern Service in Vancouver BC.
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Home Workshop Pattern Service
Preirie
Ted
Limi
West Fifth Avenue
Vancouer
B.C
Forestry Tour In Northern Saskatchewan
The Canadian Forestry Association conducts an itinerary built for Meadow Lake and Prince Albert districts during September and October. It lists dozens of school and community stops, with dates from September 14 to October 31, highlighting Meadow Lake Iroquois and other communities. The tour aims to promote understanding and cooperation in conserving Saskatchewan’s natural resources, with no admission fees. A GM Canada donated the truck used for the tour.
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Canadian Forestry Association
Saskatchewan
Meadow Lake
Prince ‘Albert
Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources
General Motors Products of Canada Ltd
Humorous Snippets Highlight Everyday Wit and Woes
A compact collection of one liners and vignettes from daily life. Jokes span family, neighbors, boxing, school, and prison, with quips on weather expectations, swimming, piano, debt, and marriage. The tone echoes light newspaper humor pages of the era.
Country General Stores Sales Dip Across Regions
In the first half of 1953 sales fell in most regions, with Saskatchewan and Alberta showing gains. Quebec experienced an 8.8 percent drop, Ontario 4.1 percent, Manitoba 3.5 percent, Maritime Provinces 2.2 percent, and British Columbia 1.9 percent, totaling a national decline of 2.7 percent while other retail trades rose.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Young Pigeon Sets Fast Flight Pace in Alsask Drumheller Race
Drumheller Alta three month old racing pigeon from John Whitehead’s loft on August 8 led a strong field in the 120 mile Alsask to Drumheller event with a speed of 910 yards per minute. Art Uns worth’s loft clocked 888 yards per minute for second, while Jules Dekeyser trailed in fourth.
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Drumheller
Alta
John Whitehead
Tirds
Art Unsworth
Jules Dekeyser
Oil Pipe Line Deliveries Peak in May in Canada
Deliveries of oil through Canadian pipelines reached a May monthly peak of 12,216,543 barrels, up from 11,097,010 the prior month and 9,528,344 a year earlier, with crude oil arising from Saskatchewan and Great Lakes transit to Ontario and refined oils also rising. In the first five months, deliveries totaled 55,115,982 barrels, versus 37,126,068 last year.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Great Lakes
Reynolds family to open small motor museum in Wetaskiwin
The Reynolds family in Wetaskiwin Alberta owns several vintage cars including an 1898 model. They hope to establish a small motor museum showcasing their collection for public viewing.
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Wetaskiwin
Alta
Reynolds
Vancouver Couple Convert Tugboat Hull into Home
Vancouver. A young Vancouver couple, Mr and Mrs L F Patterson, bought the hull of an old tugboat to live in. The forepart of the deckhouse serves as a sitting room, with a cook stove from the original galley. He plans to install a low powered engine for short coastal trips.
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Vancouver
L. F. Patterson
White arrows on Regina grain elevators mislead freight
Saskatchewan grain elevators near Regina show white painted arrows indicating rail slope for cars, but at Belle Plaine between here and Moose Jaw someone added the phrase thataway under the arrows, creating a crude directional message.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Belle Plain
Here
Moose Jaw
Thataway
Patterns from Alice Stocks Needlecraft Book
Vice Brooke offers twenty five cents patterns to sew embroider crochet print and more. Includes ideas for gifts home accessories toys fashions and patterns to send for.
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Household Arts Department
Prairie Publishers Limited
Front Street W
Toronto
Alice Stocks
Saskatchewan Hospital Tax Raised for 1954 Rates
The 1954 hospitalization tax in Saskatchewan was increased by Minister T. J. Bentley. Adults pay 15 dollars, dependents under 18 pay 5 dollars, and the family maximum rises to 40 dollars. Newcomers in 1954 face 1.26 dollars per month for adults and 0.42 per month for dependents, with a 3.34 dollar monthly cap. Payment deadlines extend to November 30, 1953 and May 31, 1954 for full coverage, with coverage starting one month after payment if due dates are missed. Bentley cites rising hospital costs and notes most benefits remain unchanged.
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T. J. Bentley
Public Health
Saskatchewan
Bentley
Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan
Rabies Control Progress in Alberta Reported
Edmonton officials say rabies outbreak in Alberta is nearly under control after two months of efforts. A northern and west central double trapline has killed thousands of wild animals since the control program began last year. The report notes unusually low human health risk.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Central
Prairie Oil Fields Expansion Targets Central Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan oil industry eyes expansion into central regions including Regina Saskatoon Moose Jaw and south to the border as exploration widens from southeast and west central finds to Williston Basin prospects. Most discoveries are medium to heavy gravity with transport to refineries a current challenge.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Williston Basin
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Alberta
Redwater
Leduc
Lloydminster
Northwest
Coleville
Brock
Fosterton
Gull Lake
Amurex
Eastend
Manitoba
Wapella
Forget
Midale
Ratcliffe
St. Antoine
Alta to Expand Telephone Service
Calgary Premier Manning announced to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce that a major expansion program for Alberta Government Telephones will be approved within two weeks. He cited long distance congestion caused by rapid growth and noted $21,737,600 spent on new equipment, with outside technical help as a possible step if congestion persists.
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Calgary
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Manning
Alberta
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Lachine
Que
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Ont
Our
Northern
Meadow Lake District
Pierceland
Goodsoll
Rialto School
South Makwana
St. Cyr
Green Lake
Waterhen Indian
Corintosh
Gilbert Lake
Cabana
Lig Bush
Loon Lake
St. Walburg
Moosehead
Onion Lake
Paradise Hill
Fort Pitt
Turtle View
Jackpine
Pine View
Helene Lake School
Glaslyn
Belbutte
Spiritwood
Leoville
Chirek
Ndlan Sch
Chuek Lake
Pearl School
Ranger
Pnee Albert
Ridge
Garthland
Dorval
Lac Cheval
Magnolia
MacDowall Hall
Whitfeld
Cloverdale
Redwing
White Star
Lake
Brian
Percy
Willie
Boxer
Brenda
Country General Stores Sales
Peggy
Saskatchewan Hospital Services
R.C.M.P
Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
Dwight E. Coxe
Fresno
Calif
Ry Chack Thurston
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