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Promotional pamphlet produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) ca. 2010.

"Wheat grown on Canada's Prairies has an excellent reputation for quality and consistency. Bakers and food processors around the globe depend on western Canadian wheat to produce superior products - no matter which class of wheat they choose."

The pamphlet contains descriptions and photographs of five different classes of Canadian wheat, being Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS); Canadian Western Amber Durum (CWAD); Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR); Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW); and Canada Western Hard White Spring (CWHWS), as well as brief explanations of the uses in baking and food processing that each class of wheat is best suited for.

Conference workbook produced in accordance with the 20th Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 21-23 February 2010. Includes 2010 conference program. Lined note pages in workbook are left blank.

Contents:
Grain World Organizing Committee [includes members representing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Manitoba Agriculture - Food and Rural Initiatives, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Manitoba, Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development, and White & Associates Global Consulting]; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Grain World 2010 Program; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Message from Mayor Sam Katz [Winnipeg]; Fertilizer fundamentals in 2010; Opening Remarks; Global economic recovery - green shoots or summerfallow?; Weather outlook 2010; Ocean freight situation and outlook; Wheat outlook 2010; Luncheon: The future of agriculture and food; CWB barley outlook 2010; Oilseeds outlook 2010; Special crops outlook 2010; Outlooks roundtable: how is demand going to respond in the upcoming year to the economic stress?; Reception; Commodity outlook; Food staples operating in a world of unfettered free trade: will it eventually happen?; Beef outlook 2010; Pork outlook 2010; Luncheon: The new us - understanding the new Canadian mindset.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local and Canadian businesses and corporate bodies.

Conference workbook produced in accordance with the 21st Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 27 February - 1 March 2011. Includes 2011 conference program. Lined note pages in workbook are left blank.

Contents:
Grain World Organizing Committee [includes members representing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Manitoba Agriculture - Food and Rural Initiatives, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Manitoba, and Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development]; 2011 Program; A Message from the Premier [Greg Selinger, Manitoba]; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Economic outlook for Asia Pacific; Opening remarks; Flight to commodities; Ocean freight outlook; Wheat outlook 2011; Luncheon: U.S. Ethanol policy and global commodity markets - why burning our food is never good; Barley outlook 2011; Oilseeds outlook 2011; Pulse and special crops outlook 2011; Droughts to flood - what's causing these extreme climatic events?; Global economic outlook; Panel: Reaping rewards from research; Beef outlook 2011; Pork outlook 2011; Luncheon: The Newman Briefing.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local and Canadian businesses and corporate bodies.

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2010-2011 crop year.

"This annual report provides an overview of the 2010-11 crop year. It underscores the broad range of activities, the performance levels and the governance structure of the CWB during the 2010-11 crop year, ending July 31, 2011."

The report is divided into sections titled Corporate Governance, Management Discussion & Analysis, and Financial Results, and additionally includes the CWB's "2010-11 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["Canadian farmers innovatively leading the way in the global grain market"], and Mission ["Creating a sustainable competitive advantage for farmers and customers through our unique business structure, innovative marketing, superior service, profitable investments and effective partnerships"] statements, and "A message from the president and CEO".

Corporate Governance - Table of Contents:
Board of directors (pp. 8-15)
The board's mandate (p. 8)
Thinking strategically (p. 8)
Commitment to good governance (p. 8)
Committee structure (p. 9)
Director biographies (pp. 10-13)
Remuneration and meeting attendance (p. 14)
Director participation in Producer Payment Options (p. 15)
Director representation on external boards and committees (p. 15)
CWB leadership team (pp. 16-17)
Summary compensation table (p. 16)

Management Discussion and Analysis - Table of Contents:
Our business (p. 20)
Operational environment (p. 21)
Business structure (p. 23)
How the financial statements capture the business (p. 26)
Our vision and strategies (p. 28)
CWB performance highlights (p. 29)
Measuring success (p. 32)
Current year results (p. 34)
Combined pool results (p. 37)
The pools (pp. 38-50)
Indirect income and expenses (p. 51)
Producer Payment Options (PPOs) (p. 53)
Cash trading (p. 57)
Liquidity and capital resources (p. 60)
Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures (p. 62)
Financial risk management (p. 63)
Outlook (p. 65)

A third section, Financial Results, begins on p. 67 and does not have its own Table of Contents. This section includes Financial statements (p. 68), Notes to financial statements (p. 73), and a Glossary of financial terms (p. 98).

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2010-2011 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2010-2011 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2011, including charts and statistics.

"The Canola Council of Canada is on track to achieve the targets of "Growing Great 2015", our industry-wide strategy to create 15 million tonnes of sustained market demand and production by 2015. In 2011 we made substantial progress within all five of our strategic objectives: Increasing sustainable production; Increasing consumption and value; Improving market access; Improving quality; Improving understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the six main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption; Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2011.

Table of Contents:
Message from the Chairman (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Sustainable Production (p. 4)
Consumption (p. 6)
Value (p. 8)
Market Access (p. 12)
Quality (p. 14)
Understanding (p. 16)

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2011-2012 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2011-2012 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2012, including charts and statistics.

"The Canola Council of Canada is on track to achieve the targets of "Canola. Growing Great 2015", our industry-wide strategy to create 15 million tonnes of sustained market demand and production by 2015. The road ahead is clear as we continue to: Increase sustainable production; Increase consumption and value; Improve market access; Improve quality; Improve understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the five main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption & Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2012.

Table of Contents:
Messages from the Chairman and President (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Sustainable Production (p. 4)
Consumption and Value (p. 6)
Market Access (p. 12)
Quality (p. 14)
Understanding (p. 16)

"Welcome to Cereals North America 2013! Our initial conference is being held in Winnipeg, Canada during November 6th-7th to showcase the global grain and oilseed markets - and what lies ahead for world agriculture. The conference features leading speakers from; the US, Canada, China, Russia, and Europe. These speakers will provide regional outlooks along with expert analysis of Canada's crop quality and key influences that is producing the world's extreme weather patterns. The conference presentations should provide a price framework framework for North American (and world) producers and traders for the next 9 months."

A program booklet produced in accordance with Cereals North America 2013, an agricultural conference held in Winnipeg, Manitoba which includes the Table of Contents; Welcome; Conference Program; Speakers; Delegate List; and Exhibition Plan.

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

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2012-2013 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2012-2013 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2013, including charts and statistics.

"Growing Above Our 2015 Targets - Looking Beyond to New Opportunities: Best use of agronomic knowledge; Improved information tools; Expanding appetite for healthy foods; Growing demand for animal feed; Progress on market access issues."

Each of the four main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption, Value & Quality; Market Access; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2013.

Table of Contents:
Messages from the Chairman and President (p. 2)
2013 Board of Directors (p. 3)
Our Core Funders (p. 3)
Increasing Sustainable Production (p. 4-5)
Increasing Consumption, Value and Quality (p. 6-9)
Our Global Customers (p. 10-11)
Increasing Market Access (p. 12-13)
Improving Understanding (p. 14-15)
Keep It Coming - Looking Beyond Our 2015 Plan (p. 16)

An informational package outlining the Canola Council of Canada's (CCC) 10-year strategic plan, "Keep It Coming 2025", produced by the CCC in January 2014. Package consists of a CCC-branded folder containing a press release; "The Canola Council of Canada Strategic Plan" booklet; and "The Science" booklet.

The press release, titled "Canada's Canola Industry Sets Bold New Targets for 2025", outlines the contents of the strategic plan and the canola industry's three priorities for reaching the targets.

Priorities include:
Priority 1: Sustainable, Reliable Supply - "Sustainably and profitably increase annual canola production in Canada to meet global demand for 26 million tonnes of Canadian canola by increasing yield to an average of 52 bushels per acre. Improve quality characteristics of seed, oil and meal to meet new and existing customer requirements".
Priority 2: Differentiated Value in the Marketplace - "Meet global demand of 26 million tonnes by differentiating and demonstrating the quality characteristics of seed, oil and meal to meet new and existing customer requirements at a competitive price."
Priority 3: Stable and Open Trade - "Creating a competitive, stable and open trade environment that consistently allows the industry to attain the maximum value for canola and its products free of tariff and non-tariff trade barriers."

The "Strategic Plan" booklet, alternately titled "It's Amazing What One More Bushel of Canadian Canola Can Do", contains information about the CCC's history; mission statement; Industry Goal and Strategic Priorities; and their plans to achieve the goal and 2025 targets.

Contents:
Where We've Come From and Where We're Going
Mission
Industry Goal
"Strategic Priorities for Achieving the Canola 2025 Targets"
How We'll Get There:
"1. Sustainable, Reliable Supply"
"2. Differentiated Value"
"3. Stable and Open Trade"

"The Science" booklet, alternately titled "The Future of Canadian Canola: Apply the Science of Agronomics to Maximize Genetic Potential", contains information and graphs providing an overview of the scientific research and advancements involved in the creation of the Strategic Plan.

Contents:
Where We Have Been
"Canola Production Has Surpassed the Industry Target of 15 MMT"
"Genetics in the Past Have Been Central to Yield Increases"
"Canola Growers Have Been Early Adopters of New Management Practices"]
"Big Gains in Production Were Also Due to Increased Acres"
Untitled graph showing production increases in soil zones in Western Canada
The Future
"Genetics Continue to Play An Important Role"
"Canola Yields - Actual and Projected with 2% Growth" [graph]
"... Applying the Science of Agronomics to Maximize the Genetic Potential"
"Intensive Management Practices Help to Mitigate Disease and Insect Pressure"
"Agronomic Extension Requires a Paradigm Shift"

An annual report titled “Working With the Value Chain” published by the Canadian International Grains Institute for the years 2016 to 2017. The institute is a non-profit organization located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The report outlines the institution’s vision, mission, purpose, and strategic focus, and includes a list of all the programs and missions carried out from 2016 to 2017. The report also includes information about the institution’s collaboration, innovation, communication, and financial efforts over the past two years. Various photographs of projects and missions are included throughout the report.

A schedule and event list for the 2018 Grain World conference and tradeshow, held at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 13-14, 2018. Includes a list of speakers with photographs, event information, a tradeshow floorplan, and a list of sponsors.

A brochure for Winnipeg Livestock Sales Ltd. for the Spring 2018 season. Inside the brochure are four calendar months, January through April, and various days are marked with scheduled sales and days the company is open for receiving. The brochure also includes several small advertisements for local livestock dealers and buyers. Contact information for the company, as well as an illustrated map with the company location in Winnipeg, Manitoba, are listed on the back of the brochure. The brochure also includes several photographs of cattle and livestock enclosures.

Two photo albums with B&W photographs of varying sizes that depict buildings, cemeteries, houses, people, and nature scenes in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas. These photo albums, or the photographs in them, may have belonged to Daniel McDonald, an insurance company manager who moved from Scotland to Winnipeg in 1883. McDonald’s home is photographed several times throughout the albums and there are several photographs of graves bearing the surname McDonald, as well as a photograph of Daniel McDonald himself.

A postcard advertising “Comrades Night” hosted by the Canukeena Club at the Marlborough Hotel. The president of the club is listed as C.B. Howden and the secretary is listed as W. Ross Carter. The postcard is addressed to Brigadier T.V. Anderson, D.S.O. at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg, Manitoba and stamped on March 18, 1933.

A deed of land based in Winnipeg, Manitoba which is largely blank other than four signatures. Two from someone named Rod MacPherson and two from someone named James McBarrister. No dates, costs, or land locations are mentioned or filled out.

An advertisement for a performance of “The Imaginary Invalid” by Moliere put on by the University Players form the University of Manitoba. The advertisement includes various reviews of the performance and several catch lines such as “The surest anti-toxin for melancholia– the most painless inoculation of joy-germs on record!”

Records and ephemera related to the lives and enterprises of multiple generations of the McFadden family. These materials have been produced, collected, and kept by members of the McFadden family over a period of more than 100 years.

Three issues of a test publication titled "Produce and Play, Issued in the Interest of the Canadian Malting Barley Grower," dated April, May, and June of 1952. They are divided into two sections; "Produce" containing an article concerning malting barley production, and "Play" containing an article on a recreational topic. The June issue contains a card with an invitation to comment on the value of the publication based on the three issues, and an undetached perforated section consists of a postcard survey with several questions.

A list of turkey grower applications that were reviewed by the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board on September 30. No year is listed. Each page is formatted in two columns and the names are organized alphabetically by last name. The addresses of each applicant are included. The list includes 108 names of applicants.

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.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes several letters from C.A. Harwood concerning business and financial matters,; includes a letter from Mrs. Strickland thanking SBS for his letter of sympathy on the death of her husband,etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from former South African colleagues: [D. Roil]and Helen [Ilys]; and a letter from A.C. Macdonell on Militia and Defence Canada stationary. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes several letters from former colleagues and from family members; and two letters from R. Baden-Powell regarding establishing a Boy Scouts’ committee in Winnipeg. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from colleagues and friends such as: [H.?] Irving; A.L. Haydon; R.J. Gwynne; E.B. Edwards; Hugh Davidson; E.G. (Teddy)Rundle; and others. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Two letters; one from [H. Argyll], and from J.A. Robertson. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – A letter from R. Baden-Powell; from Arthur [Lawley]; and a Havergal College report for Flora Steele, sent to Sam. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from A.W. Strange. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including from: A. Manseau; [? W]Benson; A.W. Strange; [A.E. Christie]; G.A. French; and F.W. Jarvis. Handwritten; Typewritten.

A two page typed letter sent to SBS in Winnipeg from Henry Joseph Woodside in Ottawa, discussing various matters including writing books and publishing; he attaches a copy of a one paged typed letter he wrote to Robert Baden-Powell.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from Robert Baden-Powell written on Boy Scouts Headquarters letter head. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including letters from Louis J. [Lipsett], [? Main]; Fred White; George Cowan, etc. and a Havergal report card for Flora Steele. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters of thanks for various reasons. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes letters from Steele’s brother Jim; from R.J. Gwynne; [? Johnston], re: his extinguisher invention; and other letters from former militia colleagues; includes a letter of reference for R.L.T. Galbraith written by SBS. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; Christmas greetings; an invitation; a letter G. Wainwright, Mrs. J.B. Mitchell, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from a South African colleague, now with the Department of Militia and Defence, E.A.C. Hosmer. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Telegram from H.S. Holt, a memorandum from Walton & Co.; and letter from [Lord Dundonald]. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: includes a letter from Hugh Macdonald; correspondence related to the “Forty Years” manuscript; and a letter from Bishop-elect Arthur Beliveau, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from M.G. Niblett; T. Bland Strange; and others; and a picture postcard sent from England. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence related to the “Forty Years” manuscript; and letters from former NWMP (including Z.T.Wood) and South African colleagues; also includes a letter regarding the artist Charles Russell. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence related to the “Forty Years” manuscript; a letter from G. Black and other former colleagues; includes a letter from a relative reporting on the state of the Steele family graves. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including Christmas greetings from friends; a letter from Steele to “Jack” [Kerr], etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – A letter from M.G. Niblett, related to Steele’s Memoir. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: primarily related to the securing of personnel for military units and the question of Steele commanding a 2nd Canadian battalion; * includes a letter (dated 18 Nov 1914) from R.B.B. Bennett that H.S. marked ‘for use only if necessary.’ Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Congratulatory telegrams, re: Steele’s promotion to Major-General and appointment to Inspector-General for Western Canada; includes a list of names to whom Steele has replied. Folder 5 of 5. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Handwritten letter from Flora staying at her Uncle Bob's in Monteal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about the visiting she has done, and discusses in more detail her thoughts about the English and attitudes towards Canadians, as well as discussing further the Free Masons, etc. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope (addressed to Harwood Steele)from Flora in Winnipeg to her father in England. Flora writes in detail about her social activities, mentioning listening to music on a victrola, and boating on the river, etc. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Shorncliffe Camp in Kent, England. Flora talks about her and Gerrtrude's social activites in Winnipeg; describes being at Camp Sewell for Dominion Day, and talking to former NWMP officers from Macleod: Quartermaster Patterson, and George Casey, and assures her father that she and Gertrude are not worrying their mother. 9 pp.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.

Will and Testament document, including hand-written version and two typed copies. One of the typed copies is signed by SBS and witnessed.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from D. Macdonald, The Militia Council regarding inspection work information for the Minister.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from R. Rogers, re: Drill Halls, and an invitation for SBS to propose a toast of “The Army and Navy”.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with the Department of Militia and Defence regarding the organization of new cavalry regiments in Western Canada.

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence around the war in Europe and including volunteers for military service; Commission requests; a request from SBS to Robert Rogers asking that Harwood Steele be taken on with the Department of Naval Affairs; a letter from SBS to Lady Strathcona (Lord Strathcona’s daughter) asking for her help in requesting that Lord Strathcona’s Horse Regiment be sent to the front; a printed lecture copied to Steele on “Important Points to be Considered by Guides of the Canadian Service Employed in the Present Campaign” by Captain A.C. Garner, Corps of Guides, Canada; memo regarding mobilization, etc. One interesting letter from the Assistant Private Secretary, Militia and Defence Canada, has SBS's terse comment scrolled on the bottom of the letter: "This man is ignorant". Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes letters sent between SBS and Robert Rogers outlining in some detail suggestions for organizing the Canadian Contingents; a telegram and letter from Major Ketchen regarding Harwood Steele and his enlistment; a note from SBS saying he will spend some time in Montreal while awaiting whatever military assignment he should receive, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments; Steele’s letter of thanks to J.D. Hazen, M.P. for his assistance in securing Steele’s promotion to Major-General; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. A particular focus in these letters is on SBS’s recommendation that a Lt-Colonel I.R. Snider be appointed Command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the subsequent appointment of someone to this position, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

Win the War Convention Correspondence inviting General Steele to support the Win the War conventions planned for Canada, and his acceptance of this request, and campaign to promote the conventions.

Win the War Convention Further correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; includes copies of letters General Steele sends to others, and his response to a criticism directed to him from a Calgary lawyer and politician, Clifford B. Reilly. Recipients of Steele’s letters include: William Perkins Bull, Colonel Chas. A. Smart, Sir Robert Borden, George Hope Johnston, Premier T.C. Norris and others.

Printed souvenir program, No. 11 Canadian Army Service Corps, for the play: "Miss Pepple of New York" at the Winnipeg Theatre, April 21st, 1910. Proceeds from the event to go towards The Fife and Drum Band.

Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes requests for drill halls in Military District No. 10; an invitation to a military conference, opening of Parliament instructions, a letter from Walter Kitchener, etc. Handwritten; typewritten