Manitoba Foresters Chair Panel At National Fire Conference
Four Manitoba forestry officials attended the third National Forest Fire Research conference in Prince Albert National Park. Bentonite clay was demonstrated as a fire retardant. Attendees included Hon. C. H. Witney minister of mines and natural resources, S. W. Schortinghuis assistant deputy minister, J. G. Somers provincial forester, A. W. Braine chief of forest protection, and C. W. Leitkle assistant chief of forest protection. The Bentonite demonstration showed its use in fire lines to halt hot fires without equipment damage. More than 125 forest officials from Canada and the United States attended the event aimed at coordinating national forest fire research.
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Provincal Forestry Service
C. H. Witney
Somers
Braine
Leitkie
Manitoba
Morden
United States
National Forest
Canada
Tragic statistics: infant mortality high in Canada
Medical authorities link elevated infant deaths to insufficient prenatal care. Expectant mothers should receive regular medical guidance on diet, exercise, and obstetric checkups. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, public broadcaster, runs 26 radio and eight TV stations.
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Canada
Canadian Broadcasting
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Contributions of the College of Agriculture in Saskatchewan
The Field Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, Soils, Agricultural Engineering, Extension, Dairy, Horticultural, and Poultry Departments have produced rust resistant Apex wheat, barley varieties Regal Rex Warrior Husky Hannchen, Royal flax, Valor Fortune Torch oats, and improved livestock feeding, soil maps, fertilizer tests, and seed treatments. Extension publicizes results. Dairy advances include blue cheese and vacuum pasteurization. Horticulture develops hardy apples pears raspberries strawberries and gladioli. Poultry improved egg production and breeding stock.
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Minnesota
Saskatchewan
Regal
Rex
Warrior
Husky
Valor
Fortune
Matador
Dominion
Chemistry
Ous
Canada
Red Cross Blood Bank
Dairy Department
Horticultural Department
C. F. Patterson
Prairies
R. K. Baker
W. J. Rae
J. B. O'Neil
Greig
Agricultural Engineering
Plymouth Rock
Victorine
College of Agriculture
Careless Hunters Warn of Fatal Hunting Season
Manitoba officials warn that last year's hunting season saw four deaths and six serious injuries from gunshot accidents caused by carelessness. They urge hunters to rethink targets, handle firearms safely, and refuse to hunt with careless individuals to prevent more tragedies.
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Manitoba
C. H. Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Mr. Witney
Fair Trade Muskets and Pelts Barter System
A historical note explains how Indigenous traders measured colonial muskets by stacking pelts to match the gun length. The longer the musket, the higher the pelts' value, illustrating a barter economy where firearm length determined trade value.
George W Swan named first hospital administrator at Morden
George W Swan formerly of Regina was named administrator at Morden District General Hospital. He spent 20 years on Regina General Hospital staff as personnel director before taking the Morden post. He sees strong growth potential and expects increased demand with local industry. Swan noted the hospital’s compact design suits current needs but occupancy is high, limiting disaster response. He urges public support for ongoing hospital development and auxiliary aid. Swan was born near London and moved to Canada in 1930, with wife Georgina. Their daughter Beverley is a nurse in training and son Bernard, 16, will attend Collegiate.
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George W. Swan
Morden District General Hospital
Morden
Regina
Regina General Hospital
Swan
Morden Hospital
Times
Morden and
Ealing
London
England
Canada
Wafe Greorgina
Beverley
Bernard
Celgar sees new Castlegar sawmill contract awarded
Emil Anderson Construction Co. Ltd. of Vancouver has been let the clearing and excavation contract for Celgar's new sawmill at Castlegar adjacent to the pulpmill site. Work started August 17 with completion by November 30. At peak 32 workers will operate equipment for clearing rock blasting cutting filling rip-rapping and grading. Sawmill construction will begin spring 1960 and will supply chips to the pulp mill as a by product, with dry kiln and planer installation. Celgar lumber is already established as a high quality product through Castlegar and Nakusp divisions. The Kootenaian.
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Kasle
B.C
Celgar
Castlegar
Emil Anderson Construction Co. Ltd
Vancouver
Nakusp
Kootenaian
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Forester
Prince Albert National Park
U. of S
The
R. C. Russell
Canada Department of Agriculture Research Laboratory
A. R. Greig
Evan A. Hardy
Kelvington
Auld and
Greenway
J. G. Rayner
Rupert D. Ramay
U. of
University OF Saskatchewan
the Times
Morden, Man
Mr. Swan
Anne Adams
Department P.P.E
Front Street
Toronto
Rimbey, Alta
Lacombe
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