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Telegraph to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, re: Marie's move to England.

Telegraph sent to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, England.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Winnipeg to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her train trip to Winnipeg, her father meeting her at the station, and then describes the sightseeing, shopping, and visiting she is doing in Winnipeg. 8 pp.

Handwritten letter from a [Dale ?], talking about his experineces fighting fires in the U.S., and his various business interests; he knows the family and asks for Flora's address in Montreal so he might contact her when next in Montreal. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1909.

Envelope only; date stamped at Winnipeg on April 6th, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [Nelle] Snider of Portage la Prairie inviting the Steele's to tea and for a visit; the letter is dated October 21st, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from A.E. Christie, with a question about Strathcona Horse sheet music; the letter is dated December 14th, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [J. Henderson] of Toronto, writing about seeing and hearing Sam speak recently; the letter is dated December 22nd, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Nellie Wallis, written on hotel stationery at Brandon, Manitoba.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Dora Hawkins, writing from England; the letter is dated March 19th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend Winifred Talbot of Calgary sharing news of friends and family.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, full of family news including that of the separation of Marie's brother Frank from his wife Esther; the letter is dated June 9th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, describing their trip and sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto July 22nd, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news and speaking of her admiration of SBS; letter is dated August 12th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated September 28th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Archibald Camerson Macdonell commenting on the written account he had been sent of SBS's father, Captaim Elmes Steele.

Handwritten letter to Marie from J.D. Smith of Winnipeg who explains at length the problems a friend, Mr. Johnston is experiencing, and looking to the Steele's for financial help; attached is a letter to Smith from W.E. Fraser, a physician in Bashaw, Alberta. The letter is dated October 5th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated November 12th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie, mentioning that he will be passing through Winnipeg on the train and would like to visit; the letter is dated from Montreal December 2nd, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. informing Marie she was elected patroness of the "Colonel Sam Steele Military Chapter"; included is a handwritten draft reply written by Marie.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Edith Davidson, thanking the Steele's for the Christmas gift they received from them.

Handwritten note to Marie, thanking her for the recent visit he and Cecil enjoyed with the Steele family.

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Cowan of the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. providing information about their club and its activities; the letter is dated January 5th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) writing about their stay in Victoria and Antoine's (Toreador's) plans to leave dentistry and go into real estate; the letter is dated January 6th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated January 19th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Helen Mitchell writing to say how she enjoyed reading Harwood's poem; the letter is dated February 17th, 1913.

Handwritten letter from Mathilda (Tillsie) Harwood talking about Victoria and Antoine's ('Toreador's') plans to pursue singing and dentistry. A snapshot of "Joe and her kiddie" is enclosed.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) sharing family news and saying how much Antoine enjoyed his visit with their family; the letter is dated March 27th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated April 20th, 1913.

Handwritten note to Marie from Edith Davidson with an acrostic poem written by her mother about SBS as a birthday gift to Marie; the letter is dated May 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Jim Steele (SBS's brother) writing about the death of his daughter Jessie; the letter is dated July 26th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto June 19th, 1914.

Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Harry Edwards writing from Valcariter Camp.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Highfiled School Headmaster John H. Collinson writing about approving Harwood's requests for time to visit cousins; the letter is dated November 2nd, 1914.

Handwritten note from Laura Howe offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten note from Mary Crawford offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Edward Hilliam writing from Salisbury and sharing general news and congratulating SBS on his promotion.

Telegram notifying Marie of Sam's fall from a horse.

Typewritten note to accompany snapshots (not with letter); dated May 12th, 1915.

Telegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.

Letters to Marie from her brothers Frank and Gus; mailed together to Marie in Winnipeg.

Handwritten letter from [Jean] Hughes, thanking Marie for her support at a meeting; the letter is postmarked June 7th, 1915 at Winnipeg.

Typewritten copy of a poem about SBS recited at a Patriotic Concert by Spencer Wiggin and written by Fred Yates; the poem was sent to Marie from Mr. Wiggin.

Telegram from M.W. Parsons asking for details about Marie's upcoming trip to England.

Telegram, re: cheque being sent.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend, Margaret Johnston, of Winnipeg; the letter is dated January 25th, 1916.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Maud Gillen of Winnipeg, sending Christmas greetings and enclosing two snapshots of her young son.

Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.

A handwritten letter from R.P. to his father. Roger is enroute from Ontario to the west, travelling through the United States and then on through Manitoba, stopping at Winnipeg. He describes the scenery he encounters on his trip, and is writing on the eve of reporting for duty to the NWMP fort at Winnipeg.

Nominal roll listing the members of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles or Little Black Devils), with 3 black and white [B&W] reproductions of photographs:

"Lieut.-Col. W. A. Munro" - portrait of Officer Commanding, Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. Munro in military uniform.
"The 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles) Lieut.-Col. W. A. Munro in Command" - shows the battalion standing in military coats and hats.
"The Officer Commanding, Staff and N. C. O.'s of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles)" - shows the officers and staff of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion in military uniforms.

Centre of booklet is the event program, which included: God Save the King [opening], chorus and vocal performances, general selections, a synopsis, and God Save the King [closing]. Performers included: Miss Edythe Lever [soloist], Winnipeg Oratorio Society [chorus], 90th Overseas Battalion Band [band], and Fred M. Gee [accompanist].

Sheet music for a song titled “Indian Lullaby.” The words were written by McKellar and the music was written by W. H. Anderson. The price for the sheet music is marked as 35 cents. The music was published by Western Music Company LTD. whose locations are listed as Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. The song is part of the Western Vocal Series No. 7030.

Sheet music for a "Military March-Song dedicated to our Canadian Boys by The Khaki Girls of Winnipeg". Words and music by Loreley Mills and priced at 25 cents. "Also arranged for Milttary [Military] Band".

One photograph postcard showing the Winnipeg Women's Volunteer Reserve standing in uniform and holding flowers on Decoration Day, 1916, stamped in green ink on verso by Lyall Commercial Photo Co. Limited.

A program for the United Services Concert which was under the sponsorship of the Sons of England Benefit Society at the Winnipeg Lodges. The concert was scheduled for April 26, 1941, in the auditorium of the Winnipeg Lodges. The proceeds from the concert went to the Queen’s Canadian Fund for Air Raid Victims. The program lists the order of events of the concert. The performances were done by various branches of United Services such as the army, the police, the navy, and the air force.

Menu and program of events for a festive Scottish event held in Winnipeg on 4 Dec. 1931. The program is written in the Scots language.

Includes Menu, Toast List [Roamin' in the Gloamin'; Winnipeg Scottish, R.F.C. - proposed by Dod Barclay and responded to by Jimmy Caldwell; Scotland Forever - proposed by Alistair Stewart and responded to by Jack Smith], and Songs [Jack Smith]. Also includes "Songs and Festivity".

"From Scenes like this, Auld Scotia's Grandeur Springs."

"A Handbook of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg" prepared by the Publication Committee of the Winnipeg Local Executive Committee to present to the members of the British Association for the Advancement of Science for their visit from August 25 to September 1, 1909 (with options for extension based on member interests). Includes a proposed program and tentative itinerary, photographs, meteorological observations, information on locations within Winnipeg, Manitoba including a map marked with "probable meeting places," and another fold-out colored map of Canada.

Information on the grain trade in Canada, prior to World War I but after the establishment of the Grain Act, and in-depth proposals for its improvement. Subtitle reads "Conditions which make such a system necessary. A detail of the system showing its practicability. Results of such a system in operation."

A small booklet outlining the constitution and by-laws governing the Board of Trustees Winnipeg Teachers’ Retirement Fund. The by-laws cover subjects ranging from annuities to meeting procedures.

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"... it's up to the CWB to market your wheat, durum and barley for the best prices possible in an ever-changing international marketplace. The plans and challenges that face the CWB in 2003-04 are explained in this special edition, so please take time to read it through."

Inside this issue:
"Tendering and car awards" - Page 3
"Visiting "minor" exporters" - Page 5
"Malting barley news" - Pages 6-8
"Factors affecting wheat pool" - Pages 10-11

Additionally includes segment titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers [p. 12].

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"Paul Stow, Grain Services Coordinator at Mission Terminal in Thunder Bay - the 49th consecutive shipping season of the St. Lawrence Seaway is officially underway with some of the earliest starts on record."

Inside this issue:
"Level-of-service complaint" - Page 3
"E-services expanding" - Page 4
"Agronomist report" - Page 5
"PPOs [Producer Payment Options] make cents" - Page 6

Additionally includes segments titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers, and "Just the Kernel", which contains several headlines with brief accompanying explanations [p. 8].

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"Farmer Roger Dahl and CWB regional manager Craig Douglas load producer cars at Viceroy, Saskatchewan."

Inside this issue:
"Record durum exports" - Page 2
"Weather project launched" - Page 4
"Baking is Back" - Page 5
"Transportation year in review" - Page 7

Additionally includes segments titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers, and "Just the Kernel", which contains several headlines with brief accompanying explanations [p. 8].

A bimonthly Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) periodical which reports on matters of interest related to the grain industry.

"Dear Minister Ritz, It's time for the Government of Canada to stand up for western Canadian farmers at the WTO [World Trade Organization]."

Inside this issue:
"CWB opens lab" - Page 2
"Variety Survey" - Page 3
"Time is running out at the WTO" - Page 4
"Spotlight on tendering" - Page 6
"Japan loves Prairie wheat" - Page 7

Additionally includes segment titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers [p. 8].

Envelope containing 1 typed letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Chester James McFadden (Margaret) and Eileen May McFadden from the Manitoba Department of Public Works Land Acquisition Branch regarding and enclosing 1 triplicate copy of the Agreement of Sale made between Chester James McFadden and the Province dated 28 February 1966. Additionally contains the mentioned copy of the Agreement of Sale.

The subject of the Agreement of the Sale is "Part of the South West Quarter of Section Nineteen in Township Twelve and Range Twenty [SW ¼ 19-12-20], West of the Principal Meridian, in Manitoba, as same is more particularly described in Certificate of Title No. 76421, B.L.T.O. [Brandon Land Titles Office]" ["Parcel A"], of which the Vendor agrees to sell all of "that portion of Parcel A required by the Province for the purpose of Public Road being 0.33 acres more or less ... at $150.00 per acre". The agreement is signed by Chester J. McFadden and witnessed by Terrance [Mastoway or Mostoway].

A collection of 10 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases related to renovations done on the farm building designated Building No. 1, made from the following businesses in 1967: Brandon Consumers Co-operative Ltd. [Brandon Consumers Co-op]; Domtar Chemicals Ltd.; Cook Lumber & Supply Co.; North American Lumber Ltd.; Redekopp Lumber & Supply Ltd.; and Marshall-Wells Stores [Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Ltd.].

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 15 November 1967 to 20 December 1967, with the bulk being dated between 18-21 November 1967. Purchases largely consisted of hardware and lumber/plywood.

Additionally includes 1 handwritten note titled "Renovations to No. 1 Bldg." which records the total cost of the renovations and notes that this cost was "Entered on Capital Exp. [Expenses]".

A collection of 27 invoices and receipts addressed to Donald McFadden regarding purchases made for his house and other owned buildings from the following businesses in 1967: Cancade Bros. Ltd.; North American Lumber Ltd.; Cook Lumber & Supply Co.; Marshall-Wells Stores [Owned and Operated by Forman's Hardware Ltd.]; Brickwood's Plumbing & Heating Ltd.; Seven Oaks Manufacturing & Sales Ltd.; Manitoba Hydro; and T. Eaton Co.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 1 February 1967 to 1 December 1967. Purchases largely consisted of small hardware, household fixtures and repairs [including plumbing, window, and furnace repairs, etc.], paint and painting supplies, and supplies for barns and outbuildings [including sawdust and shavings, etc.].

Additionally includes 2 handwritten notes, one titled "House - (no bill, bought by Dad)" [dated 16 November 1967], and an untitled note regarding method of entry of invoices in account books for 1967 [undated].

A collection of 12 long-distance telephone bills [invoices] and 13 receipts addressed to Donald McFadden for telephone services provided by Manitoba Telephone Systems in 1966.

Invoices and receipts span the period of time from 9 December 1966 to 16 December 1966, and record the Date [Day/Month], Place Called, Code [1 - Operator; 2 - "From 3rd. No."; or 4 - Collect], Number Called, and Amount [in dollars] for each long-distance call made from Donald McFadden's telephone number. The invoice also includes the total amount [in dollars] due on the account.

All but two receipts are stamped in black ink with the date and "Received Payment".

A pamphlet titled “Bacterial Ring Rot of Potatoes” by N. Shenderevich, a research assistant, and E.T. Andersen, Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet is from the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The stamp on the cover page indicates that the pamphlet is from the Office of the Agricultural Representative in Altona, Manitoba. The pamphlet provides information about how ring rot affects potatoes, how it spreads, and control methods for preventing the spread.

A pamphlet titled “Garden and Their Control” by A.V. Mitchener, a professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet is listed as Publication No. 232 and was published in March 1950 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pamphlet consists of two large information tables. Each line contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Plants Attacked,” “Description of Injurous Stages and Type of Injury,” “Summary of Life History,” “Time for Effective Control,” and “Control.” The pamphlet was printed by C.E. Leech, the King’s Printer for the Province of Manitoba.

A pamphlet titled “Balance Manitoba Farming with Forage Crops” published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba in April 1951. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 242. The pamphlet provides information about how farmers can cultivate a balanced crop system through soil, livestock, weed control, crop rotation and variety, and various farming practices. There are several information tables and charts that provide examples of crop sequence and rotation as well as a few photographs of farmland. The name “D.J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top right corner of the cover.
Table of Contents: A Balanced Crop Program, For the Soil, For Livestock, For Weed Control, Changes Needed in Farm Practice, Choosing a Balanced Rotation, For the Grain Farm, For Farms with Some Livestock, For Long-term Mixed Farming, Crops and Varieties, Legumes, Grasses, Recommended Mixtures, Cultural Practices, Table of Recommended Crops and Mixtures, Making Top Quality Hay, Pasture Management.

A pamphlet titled” Farm Animal Insects and Their Control” by A.G. Robinson, Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba in October 1958. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 267 (Revised). The pamphlet consists of a large information table split in two. Each line contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Insect,” “Animals Attacked,” “Description of Injurious Stages and Type of Injury,” “Summary of Life History,” and “Control.” The insects listed on the table are Cattle Biting Louse, Sheep Biting Louse, Short-Nosed Cattle Louse, Hog Louse, Mosquitoes, Black Flies, Horse Flies, Stable Fly, Horn Fly, House Fly, Sheep Bot Fly, Common Cattle Grub, Northern Cattle Grub, Horse Bot Fly, Nose Bot Fly, Throat Bot Fly, Sheep Ked, Cat Flea, Dog Flea, and American Dog Tick. The pamphlet also provides some information about poultry lice and mites.

A pamphlet titled “Field Crop Insects and Their Control” by A.V. Mitchener, a Professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June 1946. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 206. The pamphlet consists of a large information table on one side of the pamphlet, and additional information on the other. Each line of the table contains information about a different insect. The columns are labelled “Insect,” “Plants Attacked,” “Evidence of Injury,” “Season in Which Damage May Be Observed,” “Description of Injurious Stage,” “Habits of Injurious Stage Insects,” “Method of Control,” and “When, Where and How to Apply Remedy.” The insects listed on the table are Field Cricket, Grasshoppers, Western Cinch Bug, Alfalfa Plant Bug, Wireworms, Sweet Clover Weevil, Beet Webworm, Armyworm, Corn Earworm, Cutworms, Hessian Fly, Wheat Stem Maggot, and the Wheat Stem Sawfly. The pamphlet also provides various pointers about how to identify which insect is affecting the farmer’s crops. The name “D.J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top right corner.

A pamphlet titled “Rental and Custom Charges for Farm Machinery” issued by the Extension Service Branch and published by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the pamphlet is to “help farmers and custom operators calculate rental and custom charges for various field operations.” Inside the pamphlet is a large information table and worksheet that lists various farm machinery and their rental and custom charges. Some of the machines listed include backhoes, forage blowers, hay conditioners, mowers, rakes, and crawler tractors. On the back of the pamphlet, there is a guide for using the worksheet.

A pamphlet titled “Provincial Feed Analysis Service” from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation. The pamphlet was published in December 1966 and is marked as Publication No. 450. The pamphlet provides information about the feed analysis services offered by the provincial government. The photographs included in the pamphlet depict the analysis process.

A booklet titled “Ornamental Shrubs and Small Trees for the Canadian Prairies” by S.W. Edgecombe, an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Manitoba. The booklet was published by Line Elevators Farm Service in April 1944, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet covers topics such as the use of ornamental shrubs in home plantings, plant maintenance, and recommended shrubs and information about their care. Throughout the booklet, there are various photographs of shrubs and small trees. On the back cover page of the booklet, there is a list of sponsors. On the cover page "D. J. McFadden" is handwritten in the top right corner.

A booklet titled “Forage Crops and Stable Agriculture” by R. Whiteman, an Agronomist from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. The booklet was published by the Manitoba Pool Elevators in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet provides information about soil erosion, producing good quality hay, pasture production, and corn production in Manitoba, among other topics. On the cover page "D. J. McFadden" is handwritten under the title.

A Chemical Weed Control National Handbook from the Agricultural Department of the National Grain Company Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The handbook was published in 1954. The handbook provides information about chemical treatments for various weeds as well as different charts that list combinations and the amounts of chemicals necessary for weed control. The final pages of the handbook contain handwritten field notes. The back cover of the handbook is a small pouch that contains a pull-out cardstock Mixing Table Chart that indicates the ounces of acid necessary per gallon of water.

A booklet titled “Rapeseed: Canada’s “Cinderella’ Crop” published by the Rapeseed Association of Canada in April 1968. The booklet provides information about the origins and history of rapeseed plants, ideal growing conditions, varieties and species, seeding practices, and various diseases and pests that can affect plant growth. The booklet includes several information tables, maps, and photographs related to rapeseed and its production. The booklet ends with an acknowledgement statement from James McAnsh, the Executive Director of the Rapeseed Association of Canada. For further information, there are two contacts listed on the back cover page.
Table of Contents: Origin and History, Foreword, Introduction, World Oilseed Market, Domestic Market Potential, Rapeseed Breeding Program, Area of Adaptation, Choice of Land and Rotation, Rape Varieties and Species, Seed and Seeing Practices, Use of Fertilizer, Pollination, Weed Control, Diseases, Control of Rape and Mustard Diseases, Insect Pests, Harvesting and Threshing, Storage and Cleaning, Grading, Mustard Seed Crops Introduction, Mustard Species, Area of Adaptation, Varieties, Harvesting and Marketing, Grading.

A booklet titled “Insect Pests and Diseases of Rape and Mustard” published by the Rapeseed Association of Canada in November 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The booklet was prepared by Dr L. Burgess, Dr J. Dueck, Dr G.A. Petrie, and L.G. Putnam from the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The booklet is an updated version of the booklet of the same name from 1972 and provides information about the various insects and diseases that can affect rapeseed and mustard plants at all stages of growth. Each insect and disease is described and accompanied by a colour photograph. The booklet also provides solutions for mitigating or preventing these pests. There are several updates from the previous booklet to include more insects and diseases.
Table of Contents: Flea Beetle, Red Turnip Beetle, Red-backed Cutworm, Diamondback Moth, Bertha Armyworm, Beet Webworm, Loopers, Clover Caterpillars, Other Caterpillars, Imported Cabbageworm, Western Cabbageworm, Aphids, Minimizing Hazards to Bees, Preparation of Sprayers, Personal Safety, Table of Control Recommendations, Staghead or White Rust, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Black Spot, Grey Stem, Sclerotinia Stem Rot, Foot Rot, Black Leg, and Aster Yellows.

A booklet titled “Canola Meal for Livestock and Poultry” edited by Dr. D.R. Clandinin for the Canola Council of Canada. The booklet was published by the Canola Council of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June 1981 and is marked as Publication No. 59. This publication “assembles the latest research findings on the use of canola meal in rations for livestock and poultry.” The publication provides information about processing canola seed for quality meal, the composition of canola meal, canola meal for poultry, canola meal for pigs, and canola meal for beef and dairy cattle. Each section is written by various authors who are all listed on the last page of the publication.

A newsletter titled “Canola Digest” from the Canola Council of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The newsletter, published monthly, is marked as Volume 14, No. 11 and was published in November 1980. The newsletter provides information about various topics related to canola oil such as stars at the Alberta Growers’ Convention, research funds for the council, the titles of the proposed research, an upcoming meeting for Saskatchewan growers, domestic production of deodorized oils, overseas clearances, and current canola production. Several information tables are included in the newsletter.

A pair of "Official Receipt" documents, one with an attached "Temporary Receipt," from the province of Manitoba to Donald J. McFadden. The one dated November 8, 1965 is a "Turkey App. Fee" for $20, and the one dated December 20, 1965 is a "Turkey Inspection Fee" for $86.40.