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Western Canada beyond the pioneer stage
The New York Commercial notes Western Canada offers strong settlement prospects along the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Pacific lines. Lands near $8 to $18 per acre rise to $30–$50 with farming, livestock and mixed farming possible. Abundant water, timber, rich soils, and three land classes underpin growth. Education and higher learning are emphasized with colleges in Winnipeg Saskatoon and Edmonton. The piece portrays immigration as a step toward social advancement in a region with broad opportunity.
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