Where Is the Whiteshell Nuclear Centre Townsite
A Manitoba debate centers on the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Centre townsite with talk of sites near Seven Sisters Natalie Lake and Riverland. Officials and opposition figures discuss possible federal or provincial roles, surveys, soil tests, and an imminent official announcement from AECL and Gordon Churchill.
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Whiteshell
Seven Sisters
Winnipeg Free Press
Last Teesday
Gilbert
AECL
Manitoba
D. L Campbell
Lac du Bonnet
Gray
Gordon Churchill
July Oil Output Tops June Production
Crude oil production in July topped June due to higher average daily output. Hon C H Witney said July produced 408,298 barrels versus 391,576 in June, with daily average of 13,171 barrels, up about 129. Five wells were abandoned and one converted to salt water disposal. There were 882 wells capable of production, 781 producing, vs 890 capable in June. Four new wells came online in July.
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C. H. Witney
Grand Marais Beach Area News and Fires Of July
Busy summer days at the Beach hive bring district notes. Premier Duff Roblin visited last July as the gov plan for the beach unfolds. A 1920 log cabin and a Linton cottage burned July 20 from spruce fire, Guest cottage saved by locals. New high school opened with V Hardy principal. Geo Fey recovering from heart attack. Mrs Geo Richardson cut her hand. Adam Wach plans retirement and move to Pinehurst Avenue with Marian taking over the farm. Retirees Mr. and Mrs Martin Spreen Sr. plan Beausejour move and new home setup. Community welcomes newcomers and reflects on future development.
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Duff Roblin
Gov’t
Grand Marais
Guest
Winnipeg
Logde
Lintons
Adam ‘Wach
Pinehurst Avenue
Marian
RcMp booklet warns of armed robbery dangers
The RCMP issued the fifth booklet in the Crime in your Community series focusing on armed robbery. It instructs employees on identification and urges constant vigilance to spot a loiterer who may be casing a job. All police forces in Manitoba will distribute the booklets to business firms and banks.
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RCMP
Manitoba
Ontario man found dead after Winnipeg River swim near Pointe du Bois
The body of James Costin, 30, of Elora, Ont, was recovered near Pointe du Bois after a suspected drowning in the Winnipeg River. Residents reported an abandoned car with Costin’s clothing and ID on Sept 6, leading to an RCMP dive search with Winnipeg assistance. His body was identified by a brother. no inquest will be held. Post mortem confirmed drowning.
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Ontario
Winnipeg
Pointe du Bois
James Costin
Elorant
RCMP
Pine Falls Union Label Stressed at Sports Day
The 33rd Labour Day celebration by Pine Falls Labour Council on September 5 featured bicycle and foot races, a Little League tournament won by Crescentwood, Midwest shows, and swimming races. The event, aided by Union Label buying week, served 1724 children with 110 cases of drinks and 650 hot dogs, ending with a Legion Hall dance. Canada’s 1959 industrial products index rose 8 percent to 169.
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Pine Falls
Pine Falls, Teaches and Labour, Council
Legion Hall
Mobile Bank Opens In Lac du Bonnet In Trailer
Bank of Montreal launches a mobile branch in a 40 foot trailer at Park avenue and Second Street Lac du Bonnet. Manager James F Gormican oversees full banking services including a teller wicket counter and a safe. The trailer houses staff living quarters and can be moved to other locations as needed.
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Lac du Bonnet
Bank of Montreal
James F. Gormican
B of M
Park Avenue
Second Street
Gormican
Regina
Saskatchewan
New York
Winnipeg
Commonwealth Parliamentarians Visit Springfield
Delegates to the regional Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting toured the Springfield constituency on September 1. After a welcome by Lieutenant Governor Errick Willis they heard remarks from Sir Alister McMullin and Manitoba ministers. They visited Falcon Lake for a Smorgasborg and attended a reception at Lower Fort Garry hosted by the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Joe Slogan welcomed the visitors and noted the historic site.
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Springfield
Canada
Errick Willis
Alister McMullin
Australian Senate
Manitoba
Falcon Lake
Iead
Rector Fryer inducted at Lac du Bonnet churches
Reverend L C Fryer was inducted as rector of St John s Anglican Lac du Bonnet and St Mary s Pointe du Bois by Bishop H E Hives of Keewatin diocese in a service on Thursday September 8 at St John s Anglican church The Bishop urged trust in God and courage to move forward with assistance from Rev Stanley Tomes and Mrs Bert Gaston of Kenora A reception followed in the parish hall hosted by the ladies auxiliary.
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L. C.fryer
St. John’s
Lac du Bonnet
St. Mary's Church
Pointe du Bois
H. E. Hives
Bert Gaston
Kenora
Atomic Energy Granted Use Of Municipal Roads
Lac du Bonnet council grants Atomic Energy of Canada access to rural roads for plant and town site construction and operation. Delegates appealed for road improvements near 13-13-10E and 24-13-10E. Council to inspect. Whitemouth boundary partially involved. Election polling places for 1960 designated. Whitemouth to share road grading cost. Numerous local payments and payrolls approved.
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Lac du Bonnet
H. Olensky
E. Sikora
B. Campbell
W. R. Belluk
G. F. Teare
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd
Brightstone School
Brookfield
Municipal Hall
Landerville School
Brookfield School
Riverland School
Newcombe
Crescent Bay
Whitemouth
Anglican W A Begins New Season
The Lac du Bonnet St. John's Anglican W A opened its season on September 12 in the Parish Hall with 15 members. The group discussed plans for Harvest Thanksgiving on September 25 and a Harvest sale and card party on September 26. New executive posts were created for Mrs. L Fryer and Mrs. G Atkinson as Mrs. W Straw and Mrs. D MacLean departed. The bank balance stood at $109.00. The Junior Auxiliary will begin September 15 for girls age 7 to 12, with one more leader needed.
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Lac du Bonnet
St. John’s
W. A
A. Brown
Ly. Freyer
T. G. Atkinson
Africa
K. Long
Institute of the Blind
Www Straw
Fryer
Memorial Hall
W. O. Straw
D. MacLean
L. Fryer
G. Atkinson
W. Hardy
L. Marshall
Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Band Concert at Pine Falls
The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Band held a successful concert in Pine Falls on Saturday evening with a large crowd despite cool weather. The show ended with a colorful retreat and a dress parade. They later played at the Legion Hall for a crowded dance. On Sunday the band joined the Legion, ladies auxiliary, 46th Field Squadron and cadets for Decoration Day at the Cenotaph, wreaths placed by J. Masson, Mrs. Roberts, and Lieut. Col. Nation. Last Post and Reveille were played by a band member.
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Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Band
Pine Falls
Legion Hall
Legion
Ladies Auxiliary 46Th Field Squadron
Cadets
J. Masson
Chas. Roberts
Auxiliary
Col. Nation
Army
RCHA
Subscription Renewal Form for The Leader and Springfield Leader
Renewal notice requests payment for one year at $3.00, two years at $5.00, with outside Canada rates higher. It reminds readers to print name and address, note membership in Audit Bureau of Circulations, and include the address label when clipping. Also provides new subscriber instruction for Springfield Leader and arrival expectations.
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Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Springfield
August Road Tenders Extend PTH 59 Link to Beach Highway
August road tenders include two PTH 59 extensions to connect with PTH 12 Beach highway with gravelling and grading contracts. Hon John Thompson notes the final section clearing from Benatariniry to Gull Lake. Libau to Gull Lake gravelling to be followed by stockpiling until Scanterbury Gull Lake work begins. Also gravelling bids for PTH 11 McArthur Falls to St George and Libau to PTH 12 junction, plus grading from Grunthal to PTH 12.
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PTH 59
Beach
John Thompson
Benatariniry
Gull Lake
PTH 12
Liduu
Gull Lake Junction
Scanterbury -Gull Lake
Winnipeg
Beaconia
Patricia
Grand
Manomic
Hillside
Victoria
Beausejour
McArthur Falls
St. George
W.H. Reynolds
Grunthal and
Sarto
Gagne Gravel Company Ltd
Brodsky Brothers
Grunthal
PTH
Brodsky Bros
Scanterbury
St. Clements
Brokenhead
Sod Turned for New Whitemouth Collegiate
Dr. William Bilynsky of Whitemouth a board member broke ground at the ceremonial sod turning for a new Whitemouth Collegiate. Jim Thomson of the chamber of commerce presided as about 160 Whitemouth high school students and staff attended the event led by Ernie Moffat the principal.
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New Whitemouth Collegiate
William Bilynsky
Whitemouth
Agassiz School Division
Jim Thomson
Canada Faces Bankruptcy Threat in Unemployment System
A government actuarial report warns Canada’s unemployment insurance could go bankrupt within two to three years as benefits outpace revenues. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes unemployment rose to 311,000 in July, about 83,000 higher than a year earlier, signaling a bleak winter outlook. The PM and opposition spar over remedies such as higher contributions, reduced benefits, or treasury subsidies while Parliament weighs autumn session actions.
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Government Acturaries
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Statistical Bureau
National Treasury
Canada
Sessieon
John G. Diefenbaker
Lester B. Pearson
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Campbell
Arthur A. Trapp
Rand Marais
Mrs. W.kovalchuk
V. Hardy
Baldness
Lupkoski
Geo
Fey
Beausejour Hospital
Martin Spreen Sr
Union
Mobile Bank
Rev
Bishop Hives
Atomic Energy
Quested
Midwest Supply
Powell
Kondratiuk
MacLeod’s Ltd
P. H. ‘Klassen
Sutherland
City of Winnipeg
R Geisbrecht
A. Dancut & Son
G F Teare
Albert Wood
Sovereign Life
M. Horbatiuk
Peter Horbatiuk
Hudsons Bay Co
Tele. Prue
Can Pacific
G. Romanishen
Ed Thompson
George Halan
Ed Kafka
A. Jakimow
Joe M. Rogocki
A. Kondratiuk
W. M Rogocki
Joe Mamrocha
A. Smerski
Joe Molinski
F. Haverlock
Joe Zarecki
L Sikora
Ivor Winberg
Wm Maslo
A. K. Olafson
A. Lussier
Brincheski Bros
John Zolinski
F. Champagne
Lou B. Village
Waters Coast
Tony Kost
W. Zarecki
Chas Lagshin
Beaver Lumber
R. M
B’head
A Thorarinson
Ed Dobrucki
John Cure
Zolondek Bros
P. Rivera
P. Bilan
Leo Scott
E. Lavoie
Gravel Payroll
J. Apsit
M. Bruchanski
Prairie Equip
McLeod’s Ltd
Anglican W.A
Say Metield
3Rd Street
Man
Bruce Hutchison
The
Christian Science Monitor
Britain
Bank of Canada
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