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              Correspondence, 10 July 1831
              FC 3207 F85 1.6.10 · Item · 10 July 1831
              Part of Fur Trade Collection

              Correspondence from Robert Harding at Churchill to Alexander Christie at York Factory.

              The letter describes fur shipments and the movement of other goods, and hunting at Churchill, including instructions given to Indigenous hunters working for the Hudson's Bay Company about which animals may be hunted. The two groups named are Chepoweyans [sic] [Denesuliné] and Cree [Nēhiyaw].

              FC 3207 F85 1.6.3 · Item · 15 February 1831
              Part of Fur Trade Collection

              Correspondence from Robert Harding at Churchill to Alexander Christie at York Factory.

              Robert Harding notes that he and those in his company have been stuck in Churchill due to bad weather and an injury suffered by a man in his company. He also tells the recipient that he has sent half-dried meat by dogsled to York Factory.

              Item · 1928
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Photographs within contain depictions of Churchill, Manitoba, and to a lesser extent, The Pas, Manitoba. All photos are annotated in white pen. Of the Churchill shots, many show construction activities, such as house building, railway track laying and harbour dredging. Additionally present are a number of panoramic shots of Churchill, taken from the top of a wireless mast.

              Item · 1955
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Postcard addressed to Dr. R. M. Good in Point Lookout Missouri. Addressee’s name is illegible. Message states that they are at the end of a trip north, which was rough but enlightening. Photo depicts a woman and man, labelled as Dené (“Chipewyan”), standing outside of a teepee at Churchill MB.

              Item · 1998
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1998-1999 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-1999. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

              "What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year, with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."

              Canadian Wheat Board
              Item · 1999
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1999-2000 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2000. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

              "What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."

              Canadian Wheat Board
              Item · 2000
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 2000-2001 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2001. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].

              "What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year, with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs may also change during the crop year to reflect changes in freight rates."

              Canadian Wheat Board
              Item · 2009
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              "Infrastructure investments, strong marketing initiatives strengthen prospects at Canada's only Arctic seaport."

              An illustrated promotional booklet regarding the revitalization of Port Churchill in 2009, written by Gloria Taylor for the Churchill Gateway Development Corporation (CGDC). The article addresses various initiatives being undertaken by the CGDC in 2009 with the goal of increasing business and utilization of the port, including the "first-ever movement of fertilizer from Russia to the Port of Churchill" with Canadian buyer Farmers of North America (FNA), the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between development corporations for the ports at Halifax and Churchill, working with a logistics company in Yellowknife, a trade mission to solidify re-supply business with communities in Nunavut, and encouraging grassroots businesses in Churchill and The Pas, Manitoba.

              Additionally includes several print advertisements for various national and international businesses.

              Taylor, Gloria