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Item · June 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

"WTO [World Trade Organization] worries: On guard for Canadian farms."

Inside this issue:
"Farmers and food safety" - Page 3
"New barley option" - Page 4
"Teen fights fusarium" - Page 6
"CWB takes U.S. to court" - Page 7

Additionally includes segments titled "Just the Kernel", which contains several headlines with brief accompanying explanations [p. 3] and "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers [p. 8].

Item · [ca. 2005]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Simpson Seeds is a family owned and operated company that has been processing and exporting pulses for 25 years."

2 copies of an illustrated print advertisement produced by Simpson Seeds Inc. ca. 2005. Includes various information on and photographs showing facilities, agricultural machinery, different types of legumes, and shipment methods.

Simpson Seeds Inc.
Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2005-2006 crop year, beginning with August 2005 and ending with July 2006.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract sign-up deadlines, as well as Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2005-06 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the final 2 days of July 2006 are included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2006-07 crop year.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · [ca. 2005]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Parliament, a condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 1 illustrated promotional booklet providing information about the development and outlining the building specifications and available amenities, 14 sepia-toned photographs, 2 artist's renderings of the condominium building, 11 floor plans showing different unit layouts, and 1 price list showing 31 available units for sale and their asking prices as well as showing 61 units marked as sold or reserved.

C. W. Tse Architects Ltd.
Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of Fairchild Lofts, a condominium building located in Winnipeg (Man.).

1 promotional "Fairchild Lofts" folder containing 1 illustrated information booklet [includes information about the development's location in the Exchange District and the "Heritage and History" of the building; lists of the development's Common Area, Building, and Standard Suite features; and a "Fact Sheet" listing information about the development], 1 page of information about mortgage options and Annual Percentage Rates [APR], 17 unit floor plans [2 with annotation] showing different unit layouts, 5 floor layout plans [3 with annotation], and 1 business card.

Fairchild Lofts Company
Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2005-2006 crop year, beginning with August 2005 and ending with December 2006.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, sign-up deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from more than 300 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of the "Crop Cycle". Selected photographs largely consist of various agricultural landscape and harvest scenes shown in different seasons. A smaller number of photographs feature individual and group portraits of children, teenagers, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "A mountain of gold is created in the spruce woods." which shows a large pile of harvested grain against a blue sky. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of September 2005.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2004
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2004-2005 crop year, beginning with August 2004 and ending with July 2005.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract, Producer Payment Options (PPO), and Advance program deadlines, as well as Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2004-05 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Additionally lists the locations of CWB offices and information about the CWB's website.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2004
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"With the CWB's Producer Payment Options (PPOs), the choice is yours: you can market your wheat and barley and receive payment through the pool accounts, you can lock in a floor price for your grain and still benefit from future increases in the pool return or you can lock in a price for your grain based on future markets. ... There are three different options: the Basis Payment Contract (BPC), the Fixed Price Contract (FPC) and the Early Payment Option (EPO)."

Informational pamphlet designed to explain the differences between three different Producer Payment Options (PPOs) that are available to Canadian grain farmers. The pamphlet is organized into 5 sections separated by tabbed dividers and was produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) ahead of the 2004-2005 crop year.

Includes:
Introduction ["PPO's at a glance"]; Basis Payment Contract (BPC) ["What is it?"; "How does it work?"]; Fixed Price Contract (FPC) ["What is it?"; "How does it work?"]; Early Payment Option (EPO) ["What is it?"; "How does it work?"]; Other Program Features and Glossary ["Target price for BPC and FPC"; "Exchange for physicals"; "Glossary"]; and PPO Questions and Answers.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · [ca. 2004]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Westminster, a converted condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

1 promotional booklet which includes 1 "Price List" showing 24 units for sale and their prices, 1 list of "Standard Finishings outlining the building specifications and available amenities, 4 floor plan layouts showing the 4 different floor layouts and the 24 different unit floor plans within, and 1 full-colour photograph of the Westminster building exterior.

Westminster Suites Ltd.
Item · 2004
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2004-2005 crop year, beginning with August 2004 and ending with December 2005.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including the CWB's 70th anniversary, PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, sign-up deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from more than 275 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Prairie Celebrations". Selected photographs largely consist of individual and group portraits, mostly of children. A smaller number of photographs additionally feature teenagers, adults, and animals on the farm, and various agricultural landscapes.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "Trying to beat the buzzer at the annual rodeo." which shows a man wearing a cowboy hat riding a white bull at a rodeo while three people watch from the fence and another man hurries out of the way. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of July 2005.

Canadian Wheat Board
Documents - Forgery Case
FC 8 L44 L47 3.2.1 · File · 2004
Part of Legion of Frontiersmen Collection

Documents relating to a forgery case involving Douglas Majors in which a police document was faked for the purpose of extracting "considerations" from the New Zealand command of the Legion.

6 · Series · 1960 - 2004
Part of David McKnight fonds

David McKnight writes that he began collecting books published by the Coach House Press, a Toronto, Ontario literary small press in 1972. As he further explains: “Coach House emerged as one of the leading venues dedicated to publishing Canada’s nascent literary avant-garde.” In the summer of 1996, McKnight signed a contract with National Archives and Library of Canada to curate and prepare a three-dimensional exhibit for the Coach House Press. The exhibit used papers held by the National Library (literary manuscripts), and some loaned material.

This series includes the files related to planning and setting up the exhibition (New Wave Canada Exhibition) for the National Library and Archives, as well as general archives related to the history of the Coach House Press.

Title based on contents of series.

Item · 8-11 July 2004
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Program booklet for the 2004 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 8-11. Main Stage performers included The Perpetrators, Spirit of the West, Tegan & Sara, Taj Mahal & The Hula Blues, Warsaw Village Band, Vusi Mahlasela, Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir, David Lindley, The Legendary Earl Scruggs with Family & Friends, Ibrahim Ferrer, Utah Phillips, Les Batinses, The Duhks, The Nits, Plena Libre, Fiamma Fumana, Shooglenifty, and Sarah Harmer.

Contents:
Site Map; Messages from Funders; Welcome; Operating Times; What You Need To Know; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stage Schedules; Family Area; Firefly Palace; An Interview With Ibrahim Ferrer; Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Hand-Made Village; Selected Discography; Food Village; Our Thanks; Songs of the Finale; Mainstage Schedule.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Winnipeg Folk Festival
Item · 22-24 Feb. 2004
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Conference packet produced in accordance with the 13th Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 22-24 February 2004. Packet includes workbook, 2004 conference program, miniature "Pocket Program", and participant list. Lined note pages in workbook are left blank.

Contents:
Grain World Organizing Committee [includes members representing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Canadian Grain Commission, Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, Manitoba Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Farmers' Independent Weekly, University of Manitoba, Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development, and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food, as well as Free Agents]; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Message from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; Message from the Premier of Manitoba; Message from the Mayor of Winnipeg; Grain World 2004 program; Panel: China - The Once and Future Market [Moderator: Dr. Ed Tyrchniewicz; Dr. Funing Zhong; Dr. Scott Rozelle; presentation slides titled "China Grain and Oilseed Overview" by Jacqueline Wu]; Wheat Outlook [Rick Steinke]; Luncheon - The Economic Outlook [Dr. Sherry Cooper]; Oilseeds Outlook [Dr. Parry Dixon]; Pulse and Special Crops Outlook [Stan Skrypetz]; Coarse Grains Outlook [Emily S. French]; Barley Outlook [Bob Cuthbert]; Banquet [with Comedian Big Daddy Tazz]; Breakfast - Weather in 2004 [Douglas Le Comte]; Beef Outlook [James Robb]; Pork Outlook [Shawn Mills]; Panel: World Hunger - Case Critical [Moderator: Jim Cornelius; Paul E. Arès; Dr. Barbara Macdonald; Dr. James L. McDonald]; Luncheon [Stephen Lewis].

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

Grain World
Item · [ca. 2004]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Omega, a condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 1 illustrated promotional booklet providing information about the development, 2 artist's renderings of the condominium building, 4 floorplates, 5 floor plans showing different unit layouts, 1 single-sided "Specifications" information sheet outlining the building specifications and available amenities, and 1 business card.

Langham Properties Ltd.
Item · 2004
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report with accompanying booklet of statistical tables, produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2003-2004 crop year.

The annual report includes the CWB's 2003-2004 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2003-04 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["To unite western Canadian grain farmers as the world-recognized, premier grain marketer"], and Mission ["The CWB markets and provides quality products and services in order to maximize value to our owners, western Canadian grain farmers"] statements.

Table of Contents:
A message from the Chair of the board of directors and the President and CEO (p. 2)
All in a day's work (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Farmer-controlled board of directors; Senior management] - (p. 16)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The feed barley pool; The designated barley pool] - (p. 28)
Financial results [Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 51)

The accompanying statistical tables "provide both a historical reference and a more current snapshot of Canada's agricultural industry and world grain trade. They also highlight valuable information related to CWB operations and sales." The tables include information related to Canadian wheat, durum, barley, and coarse grains production, imports and exports, CWB employees, delivery permits, and payments, shipping and freightage of crops, and other figures related to the CWB and the world grain trade.

Canadian Wheat Board
Research Files
Series · 1905 - 2003
Part of Legion of Frontiersmen Collection

Alphabetically-arranged files on a range of topics pertaining to the Legion of Frontiersmen. Includes correspondence, historical summaries, photocopies of photographs and documents

Arts Funding
PS 8237 M6 D38 b11-f781 · File · ca. 1966-2003
Part of David McKnight fonds

Photocopied information on various publishing grants and awards; Canada Council for the Arts grants and awards; lists of names of Canada Council awards recipients; handwritten notes and general information.

Item · Nov. 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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].

Item · [ca. 2003]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Foldable, double-sided educational poster created by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the steps in the interrelated processes of Milling [including Durum Wheat; Wheat Intake; Cleaning; Tempering; The Milling Process; Semolina] and Pasta Making [including Mixing; Extrusion; Drying; Packaging].

Additionally includes 1 image showing a cross-section of an amber durum wheat kernel; 1 diagram of an amber durum wheat kernel highlighting its different components [Endosperm; Bran; Germ]; and 4 images showing different pasta products made with durum semolina [Dry Pasta (Long Products and Short Products); Fresh Pasta; and Couscous].

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 10-13 July 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Program booklet for the 2003 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 8-11. Main Stage performers included Slainte Mhath, Le Vent Du Nord, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Bob Geldof, Son De Madera, Kathleen Edwards, John Hammond, The Waifs, Leon Redbone, Buddy Guy, Stringband, April Verch, Abdullah Chhadeh & Nara, Billy Bragg, Seven Nations, Tom Paxton, Hamid Baroudi, White Cockatoo, Petrona Martinez, and Ani DiFranco.

Contents:
Site Map 2003; Messages from Funders; Messages from: President, General Manager, Artistic Director; Festival Operating Times; What You Need to Know; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stage Schedules; Family Area; History of the Folk Festival; Festival Memories; Discography; Food Vendors; Hand-Made Village; Our Thanks; Songs of the Finale; Main Stage Concerts.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Winnipeg Folk Festival
4 · Series · 1962-2003
Part of David McKnight fonds

The records in this series document correspondence files maintained by both Wynne Francis, and David McKnight, often with writers, scholars, bibliographers, editors, and publishers regarding the history of little magazines and presses. The correspondence is incoming with some outgoing copies, and is arranged in chronological order within each folder.

The first two sub-series consist of Wynne Francis’ files and are organized as her chronological files (1961-1990), and files arranged alphabetically by subject. The third and fourth sub-series are David McKnight’s correspondence files, also organized by his chronological files (1989-2003) and correspondence files arranged alphabetically by subject. Many notable writers and scholars are consulted in these files, including well-known poets, authors and publishers. The series documents the extensive research and connectedness both Francis and McKnight had with the broader Canadian literary community.

Title based on contents of series.

Item · [ca. 2003]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A step-by-step informational guide to the process of loading producer cars with grain. The booklet was composed by transportation consultant Paul Beingessner ca. 2003, with contributions from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation, and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM). The booklet is organized into 10 sections separated by 7 tabbed dividers.

Includes:
I. Introduction
II. Analyzing Your Options [Producer Car Loading Options; Choosing an Administrator]
III. Know Your Grain [Proper Sampling is Key; Importance of Objective Third Party Grading; Keep Your Grain in Condition]
IV. Ordering and Authorization of Producer Cars [Ordering a Producer Car; Authorization of a Producer Car]
V. Preparation and Loading Day [Before Your Car Arrives; Loading Day; Tracking Your Car Enroute]
VI. Unload and Settlement [Weighing and Grading; Notification of Unload Results; Settlement]
VII. Troubleshooting [Car Supply Issues; Insect Infestations; Contamination; Re-inspection; Claims Against Leaks or Derailments; Overloaded Cars; Bulkhead Cars; Sampling; Rail Line and Hopper Car Capacities]
VIII. Frequently Asked Questions
IX. Contacts
X. Documents

Additionally includes several print advertisements for various Western Canadian grain transportation businesses.

Beingessner, Paul
Item · 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) for their 2002-2003 fiscal year. The report is divided into sections titled "Customer Profiles", "Strategic Direction: Looking Long-term", "Community Investment", and "Management Discussion and Analysis". It includes FCC's 2002-2003 performance and financial highlights, as well as more detailed information regarding their corporate governance and organizational structure, yearly performance, and finances.

Table of Contents:
Operational and Financial Highlights (p. 2)
Message from the President and CEO (p. 4)
Message from the Chair (p. 7)
Message from the Minister/Tribute (p. 8)
Operating Environment (p. 9)

Customer Profiles (p. 13)
Chaffey's Dairy Farm (p. 14)
La Fromagerie Lehmann (p. 15)
Over the Hill and Under the Hill Farms (p. 16)
Milner Greenhouses (p. 17)
Better Beef: Alliances at Work (p. 18)
David Carson Farms & Auction Services (p. 19)

Strategic Direction: Looking Long-term (p. 20)
Balanced Scorecard (p. 20)
Customers (p. 21)
People (p. 22)
Service (p. 24)
Financial Success (p. 25)
Building on the Scorecard (p. 26)
Public Policy (p. 27)
Environmental Role (p. 27)

Community Investment (p. 28)
Loan Products (p. 31)
Business Services (p. 33)
Industry Relations (p. 35)
FCC Ventures (p. 36)

Management Discussion and Analysis (p. 38)
Financial Statement (p. 52)
Senior Management Team (p. 72)
Board of Directors (p. 76)
Corporate Governance (p. 80)

Glossary of Terms (p. 86)
Office Locations (p. 88)
Customer Commentary (p. 89)

The report additionally includes FCC's Corporate Profile, Vision ["Visionary leaders and trusted partners in agricultural financing - putting the power of specialized knowledge and innovation to work for farm families and agribusiness across Canada"] and Mission ["To enhance rural Canada by providing business and financial solutions to farm families and agribusiness"] statements, and FCC's list of Corporate Values ["Focus on the customer; Act with integrity; Working together; Give back to the community; and Achieving excellence"].

Farm Credit Canada
Item · 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2003-2004 crop year, beginning with August 2003 and ending with December 2004.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, sign-up deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from more than 290 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Faces of the Farm." Selected photographs largely consist of individual or group portraits of children or children with animals. A smaller number of photographs feature adults.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, a B&W photo of a young girl with a ponytail sitting in a doorway and looking out at a field. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of June 2004.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · [2000-2003]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Poster advertising Grant MacEwan College’s Fine Art program. Includes images of student art, student testimonials and a description of the program and information for applicants. Has tear-off perforated information slips at the bottom, giving details on how to apply. Has an Edmonton Art Gallery Library stamp on the back, dated March 21, 2003.

MacEwan University
BW Shandro
Fonds · 1905 - 2003
Part of Legion of Frontiersmen Collection

The archives consist of material compiled for Shandro's research purposes, including correspondence, other notes and textual material, various Legion publications dating back to the 1930s, photographs, artwork, and ephemera. Some items (Series 1, Folder 4; Folder 35; Series 2, Gazettes) contain French text. While some of the material relates to other commands, the bulk of the collection pertains to Canadian divisions of the Legion.

Bugs of Ontario
QL 543 S54 File 648 · File · 2003
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists two copies of the book, Acorn, John and Sheldon, Ian. Bugs of Ontario, Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing, 2003.

Item · 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report with accompanying booklet of statistical tables, produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2002-2003 crop year.

The annual report includes the CWB's 2002-2003 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2002-03 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["To create value for Prairie farmers by being an innovative world leader in marketing grain"], and Mission ["The CWB markets quality products and services in order to maximize returns to western Canadian grain producers"] statements.

Table of Contents:
A message from the Chair of the board of directors and the President and CEO (p. 1)
Farm faces (p. 3)
Corporate governance (p. 14)
CWB performance highlights (p. 14)
Farmer-controlled board of directors (p. 16)
Senior management (p. 22)
Management discussion and analysis (p. 24)
The wheat pool (p. 26)
The durum pool (p. 29)
The feed barley pool (p. 31)
The designated barley pool (p. 33)
Financial results (p. 43)
Notes to the financial statements (p. 54)
Glossary of financial terms (p. 65)

The accompanying statistical tables "provide both a historical reference and a more current snapshot of Canada's agricultural industry and world grain trade. They also highlight valuable information related to CWB operations and sales." The tables include information related to Canadian wheat, durum, barley, and coarse grains production, imports and exports, CWB employees, delivery permits, and payments, shipping and freightage of crops, and other figures related to the CWB and the world grain trade.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · March 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

"Cover photo: In February, CWB farmer-directors Ken Ritter and Larry Hill travelled to Australia to meet with grain industry officials. They toured the AusBulk facility in Adelaide, South Australia with Ausbulk director Adrian Glover and chief operating officer John Warda. AusBulk is the major bulk handling company in southern Australia."

Inside this issue:
"Promoting Canadian Wheat in Japan" - Page 2
"Grain Marketing Report" - Page 4-5
"U.S. imposes tariffs" - Page 6

Additionally includes segment titled "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers [pp. 7-8].

Item · July 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

"Improved weather and soil moisture conditions across much of Western Canada should mean an early harvest in some areas this year."

Inside this issue:
"CWHW [Canada Western Hard White wheat] development" - Page 3
"[Wheat; Feed barley; Malting barley] Market outlook" - Page 4
"[CWB] Fellowship winners" - Page 6

Additionally includes segment titled " "Questions farmers are asking" which contains answers to questions submitted by farmers [pp. 7-8].

Item · [ca. 2003]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Foldable, double-sided educational poster created by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the steps in the interrelated processes of Malting [including Malting Barley; Steep Tank; Germination Compartment; Kilning; and Malt] and Brewing [including Milled Malt; Cereal Adjunct; Cooker; Mash Tun; Lauter Tun; Brew Kettle (Hops); Fermentation (Yeast); Storage & Filtration; and End Product] beer.

Additionally includes 2 images showing malting barley and malt as viewed under an electron microscope; and 1 diagram of a barley kernel highlighting its components [Endosperm; Aleurone Layer; Embryo].

Canadian Wheat Board
Correspondence
PS 8237 M6 D38 b11-f774 · File · 2002-2003
Part of David McKnight fonds

Letter from the former editor of "Filling Station;" letter from Sonja to Susan [Stromberg-Stein] and David McKnight regarding Louis Dudek's reputation.

Miscellaneous
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 8 File 33) · File · 1930s - 2003
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

Charcoal hand-draw sketch pictures of David's great grandfather and grandmother.
A bamboo stick storing the charcoal hand-draw sketch pictures.
photo 1: 20 x 24 cm in black and white. Group photo of Yee Cai Feng Tang (余采风堂) celebrating 50th anniversary in 1972 in Calgary.
photo 2: (black and white) 9.5 x 14.5 cm photograph in 18.5 x 20.5 cm window mat, photograph and mat are enclosed in attached cardboard envelope. David's father (余和欢 right ) and his uncle (left) in 1930s.
photo 3-4: Performances for seniors.
photo 5-6: With actresses in 1998.
photo 7-8: Performance for celebrating Hong Kong's return to China.
photo 9-31: Performances for anniversaries, events from 1995 to 2003.
Photo: 32-34: Performances for Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association (卡城華人耆英會) fund raising and opening ceremony.
photo 35: Volunteers celebration.
photo 36-38: Performed "天姬送子" for Lion Bridge re-open celebration in 2000 in Calgary.
photo 39-40: Performances for celebrating March 8th, World Women's Day. (1999-2000)
photo 41-43: Performances with Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club.
photo 44-45: Performances on the street for Tangshan earthquake in China.
photo 46: Red Cross fund raising for China's natural disaster.
photo 47: Visit Vancouver association, August 8th, 2000.
photo 48-49: Presenting reward pennants for China's natural disaster fundraising on 6 June 1992.
photo 50-56: Unknown events photos.

Item · [ca. 2003]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Foldable, double-sided educational poster created by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the steps in the interrelated processes of Flour Milling [including Wheat Intake; Cleaning & Tempering; The Milling Process; Flours; Flour Treatment; By-products] and Bread Baking [including Methods & Ingredients; Mixing; Fermentation; Make-up; Final Proof; Baking].

Additionally includes 1 image showing a cross-section of a wheat kernel; 1 diagram of a wheat kernel highlighting its different components [Endosperm; Bran; Germ]; and 4 images showing four different "Basic Bread Types" [Pan Breads; Hearth Breads; Flat Breads; and Steamed Breads].

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2003-2004 crop year, beginning with August 2003 and ending with July 2004.

The calendar highlights the Delivery Contract Deadlines and numbers the 2003-04 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the first 2 days of August 2003 are included as part of shipping week 52 of the 2002-03 crop year.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · July 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of Seventh Street Lofts, a condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

1 promotional booklet which includes 1 untitled list outlining the building specifications and available amenities, 3 floor plan layouts showing the 3 different floor layouts and 74 unit floor plans within, 1 "Price List" showing 74 available units for sale and their asking prices, and 1 business card stapled to the front page.

Five Oaks Inc.
Item · 2003
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection
  • Calendar featuring pin-up-style photos of Albertan librarians in various comically-themed scenarios, one for each month of the year. Front image depicts two women librarians receiving tattoos that read “Search Engine” and “Born to Read.”
  • Newspaper clipping of an article describing the calendar project. “Move over Playboy … these librarians are the latest pinups.” From the Edmonton Journal, May 26, 2003, p. A1.
Library Association of Alberta
QL 543 S54 File 231 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Colias christina, also known as Christina's Sulphur. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "C.Christina [male] Thormin Coll' 17 km S. of Ft. Smith AB 23.Vi.81."

QL 543 S54 File 233 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Colias philodice, also known as Clouded Sulphur in yellow form. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Acorn Coll' AB San hills nr. opal May 2001."

Erebia vidleri - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 259 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Erebia vidleri, part of the sub family Satyridae. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, " E. vidleri Thormin Coll' Bacwater WA Aug. 4 46 [?] Hopfinger."

Erebia rossii - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 260 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Erebia rossii. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Thormin Coll' E. rossii rossii [Sa-?] Lake Yukon II.VII.74."

Polygonia gracilis - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 379 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Polygonia gracilis. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as dorsal."

QL 543 S54 File 544 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Phyciodes pallida barnesi. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "P.pallida [male] same as dorsal."

QL 543 S54 File 562 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Euphilotes battoides oregonensis. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "E. battoides oregonensis RBCM ENT 996-005834 B.C. [K-?] Taylor Lk l.VII.47 eg. John K. Cooper."

Sphinx gordius
QL 543 S54 File 598 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the moth Sphinx gordius. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "S. gordius JHA specimen [S-?] Lk [?] 17.VI.02 [and] JHA slide Redwater AB for pose."

Sthenopis purpuratus
QL 543 S54 File 599 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the moth Sthenopis purpuratus. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA slide VII.2000 #31 Edmonton, AB for pore [an] JHA Coll" Edm 12.VII.00 AB specimen for colour."

Graphocephala coccinea
QL 543 S54 File 613 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the leafhopper, Graphocephala coccinea. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "G.coccinea Strickland [Aylmer?] PQ Hutchings 7.VIII.18 [and] colour ref [A-] field guide."

Coreidae family subseries
Subseries · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

Subseries consists of illustrations by Ian Sheldon of true bugs from the Coreidae family, also known as leaf footed bugs.

Reticulitermes flavipes
QL 543 S54 File 640 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the termite Reticulitermes flavipes. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

Corydalus cornutus male
QL 543 S54 File 631 · File · 2002
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the dobsonfly Corydalus cornutus. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.