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Item · 2008
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2007-2008 crop year. The report includes information about the CCC's 2007-2008 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2008, including charts and statistics.

"Our Great Journey - "Growing Great 2015" is a canola industry-wide strategy for achieving specific targets ... In order to reach these targets, the industry will focus on five strategic directions: increased sustainable production; increased consumption and value; improved market access; improved quality of canola oil, meal and seed; and improved understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the five main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption & Value; Quality; Market Access; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2008.

Table of Contents:
Chairman's and President's Messages (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Increase Sustainable Production of Canola to Meet Demand (p. 4)
Increase Consumption and Value of Canola Seed, Oil and Meal (p. 6)
Improve Quality of Canola Oil, Meal and Seed (p. 12)
Improve Market Access for Canola and its Products (p. 14)
Improve Understanding of the Canola Industry (p. 16)

Canola Council of Canada
Ascia monuste - male dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 167 · File · 2008
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Ascia monuste. Note on the back of the illustration reads, " as ventral."

Euchloe olympia - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 168 · File · 2008
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Euchloe olympia. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "as ventral."

QL 543 S54 File 103 · File · 2008
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Papilio glaucus. Note on back reads, "Strickland Coll. P. glaucus female dark form. 10 July 92. Batts County Virginia Earl Hoke."

QL 543 S54 File 313 · File · 2008
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Papilio glaucus. Illustration has a handwritten note on the back.

Item · 2008
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A commemorative booklet recording the history of Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. [PGF], a Canadian conglomerate of international agri-food and related businesses founded in 1908. The booklet makes record of one hundred years of PGF's history from its early origins until the publication of the booklet in 2008.

Contents:
"Our Roots" [1877]; "Planting the Seeds" [1908]; "Called to War" [1939]; "Time to Grow" [1960]; "New Leadership" [1983]; and "Into the Future" [2008].

Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.
Item · 2008
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A large un-folding double-sided map showing railway systems in North America, with an emphasis on CN. Other systems shown include BNSF, Canadian Pacific, Union Pacific, etc. The verso includes an list of railroad abbreviations, enlarged maps of various cities including Montreal, Chicago, Edmonton, New Orleans, Detroit, etc., and an index of most cities and stations connected by CN Railways with a note that the list is not complete "due to space limitations."

Item · 2008
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly calendar produced by Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. for the year 2008, in commemoration of the company's 100th anniversary. Calendar begins with January 2008 and ends with December 2008.

Marks various holidays and 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], Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) contract deadlines and PRO (Pool Return Outlook) dates, and important dates related to Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.

Each month contains a unique, captioned full-colour or B&W photograph showing various agricultural scenes or individual or group portraits of people.

Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.
Item · 2008
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An autographed copy of The Lands, Brands & Hands of the 76 Ranch by Dave Spencer, published in 2008. The foreword reads "The purpose of this writing is to sort out the locations, ownerships and operation of the ranches associated with the 76 brand." Includes a historical timeline, illustrations of brand symbols and their placement on livestock, a list of employees of the 76 ranch from 1886-1924, and a brief biography of the author.

Spencer, David G.
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 5 File 21) · File · 1978-2007
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1-2: Huang Xiahui (黄夏惠) president of Hong Kong Chu Feng Ming Cantonese Opera Club (香港雏凤鸣剧团) visited Hung Fung (雄風體育會) in Edmonton in 1978.
photo 3-4: Performance and celebration in June 1978.
photo 5: Singing performance in February 1979.
photo 6: Celebration banquet.
photo 7-16: 10 photos of performances and celebrations, dates unknown.
photo 17-29: 13 photos of performances and celebrations of Hung Fung Athletic Club 27th anniversary on 11 April 1993.
photo 30-33: Fong Mah (& 马牛) presented money donations to Calgary Hung Fung Athletic Club Opera group (卡城雄风体育会戏剧团) in Calgary, 1993.
photo 34: Presented money donation to the actress in 1993.
photo 35: Money donation to Louie May Yok (歐美玉) in 1993.
photo 36: Money donation to Yee Siu Ho (何秀儀) in 1993.
photo 37-49: 13 photos of performances and celebration of Hung Fung Athletic Club (雄風體育會) 29th anniversary in Edmonton,1995.
photo 50: 20 x 25 cm photograph in 23 x 30 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Huang Xiahui (黄夏惠) president of Hong Kong Chu Feng Ming Cantonese Opera Club (香港雛鳳鳴粤劇團) presented a pennant to Hung Fung (雄風體育會) in Edmonton in 1978.
photo 51: 20 x 25 cm photograph in 23 x 30 cm paper mat, photograph and backing are glued together. Hong Kong Chu Feng Ming Cantonese Opera Club (香港雛鳳鳴粤劇團) U.S. and Canada tour performances group photo in Edmonton in 1978.
photo 52: 28 x 35 cm black and white photo mounted on foam board. Qun Feng club of LA of U.S. (美国洛杉矶群峰社) hosting the fourth volleyball open competition on 31 August 1980 in L.A. Qun Feng Club gave the photo as a gift to Hung Fung Athletic Club [Located in Oversize File].
photo 53: 50 X 40 cm colored photo of Hung Fung athletic members [Located in Oversize File].
photo 54: 28 X 35 cm colored photo. Hung Fung with Shun De (卡城顺德聯誼會) & Ya Yun (卡城雅韻同学会) performance for seniors [Located in Oversize File].
photo 55: 28 X 35 cm colored photo. Performances for Chinese nursing home fund raising and celebration of Hung Fung Athletic Club (點城雄風体育會) 40th anniversary [Located in Oversize File].
photo 56: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Ou Jiasheng (欧家生) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 57: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Xin Haiquan (新海泉) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 58: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Li Baoyin (李宝莹) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 59: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Liang Shaorui (梁少蕊) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 60: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Zhang Li (张丽) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 61: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Huang Jinai (黄金爱) performance photo in 1970s [Located in Oversize File].
photo 62: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Luo Fengzhen (罗凤贞) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 63: 19 X 24 cm photograph in 28 X 35 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together). Yan Taohong (艳桃红) performance photo [Located in Oversize File].
photo 64: Performance and celebration of Hung Fung Athletic Club 31st anniversary in 1997.
photo 65: 38 X 51 cm color photograph mounted on 46 X 56 cm wood board. Hosting the celebration with Senior nursing home [Located in Oversize File].
photo 66: performance, unknown date
Item 67: Performance program of Asian Chinese Opera Association premiere bilingual Cantonese Opera played by Hong Kong Sing Fai Cantonese Opera Promotion Association on 21 July 2007.
Performance poster of Hung Fung Athletic Club (雄風體育會) 32nd anniversary and fund raising for Chinese seniors nursing home on 5 July1998 at ECMCC [Located in Oversize File].
A Cantonese Opera performance poster of celebrating Chinese New Year on 27 February 1994 at Calgary Chinese Multi-Culture Centre (CCMCC) [Located in Oversize File].

FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 14 File 27) · File · 2004, 2006, 2007
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection
  1. A program of Cantonese opera “The butterfly lovers” (梁山伯與祝英台) performed by 彩雲天粵劇團 to raise funds for Chinatown Multi-Level Care (華埠耆英療養院) at Victoria School Theatre (维多利亚影艺学校剧院) on Saturday, April 3, 2004.
  2. A scrapbook including:
    A program of Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) performed by the Sound of Opera Society (樂風文娛曲藝社) on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (阿伯特省大学金禧劇場).
    2 photocopied color free admissions for “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶).
    Newspaper clippings related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) from Edmonton Chinese News (愛華報) on September 15 & 22, 2006.
    A web page of Alberta and Northwest Territories Region related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶).
    A newspaper clipping related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) from Edmonton Journal on October 13 , 2006.
    A newspaper clipping related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) from The Edmonton Examiner on October 18, 2006.
    102 color photocopied photos of the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) performance.
    Newspaper clippings related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) from The Chinese Journal (光華報) on October 19 & 26, 2006.
    Newspaper clippings related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) from Edmonton Chinese News (愛華報) on October 20 & 27, 2006.
    Newspaper clippings related to the Cantonese Opera “Mystery of the Imperial Decanter” (夺命转心壶) from the Canadian Chinese Times (加華報) on October 5, 2007.
    A thank you letter to Helen and Bill from Susan Bouthillier.
    2 color photos: Cantonese Opera performances.
Item · Apr. 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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].

Item · Aug. 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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].

Item · 5-8 July 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Program booklet for the 2007 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 5-8. Main Stage performers included Ollabelle, John Jorgenson Quintet, The Duhks, Indigo Girls, Corb Lund & The Hurtin' Albertans, African Guitar Summit, Kiran Ahluwalia, Crooked Still, The Flatlanders featuring Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ndidi Onukwulu, Leo Kottke, Boom Pam, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Future Man & Jeff Coffin, The Cat Empire, Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra, Los Lobos, and Randy Newman.

Contents:
Festival Site Map; Welcome from Funders; Welcome from the Festival; Folkfest Checklist; General Information [Operating Times; Getting Here, Getting In, and Getting Home; Festival Traffic Survival Guide; Getting Settled; Rules; Safety; Etiquette; Camping at the Festival]; The Music [Main Stage; Firefly Palace; Finale; Daytime Stage Schedules - Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Folk School Tent; Performer Biographies; Young Performers Program; Hosts; Discography]; Kids at the Fest [Kids' Stage Schedules; Activities Schedule]; Visual Arts [Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Young Artists Program]; Eat, Drink and Be Merry [Food Village; Taverns]; Shop 'Til You Drop [Hand-Made Village; Music Store Tent; Corner Store; Festival Merchandise; Raffle]; More Than 4 Days in July [Folk Music Retreat; The Folk Exchange; Folk School @ The Folk Exchange; Festival Music Store; Folk Club; Artistic Achievement Award; Winter Wassail; Music in the Market; Festival Concert Series; The Festival Hub; Site Master Plan; Memories: 2006 Festival Photos]; Backstage [Partners; Friends; Donors; Bursary and Access Programs; Volunteer Awards; Volunteers; Winnipeg Folk Festival Board; Winnipeg Folk Festival Staff; Index; In Memoriam/Credits; Donation Form].

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Winnipeg Folk Festival
Item · [ca. 2007]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"For nearly 100 years, Paterson GlobalFoods has connected growers with buyers - diversifying to support those relationships, and expanding to create new ones. In addition to being a leading supplier to primary processors, Paterson GlobalFoods has become a major exporter to food manufacturers around the world. All that we do - supplying quality commodities processed to global standards, whether it be grains, pulses, organics, seeds, food products, animal nutrition, or transportation and financial services - now and in the future will be focused on our customers' satisfaction."

A promotional booklet produced by Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. [PGF] ca. 2007. The booklet includes information and photographs showing the various activities of PGF, a multinational agri-foods and related businesses conglomerate.

Contents:
"A Message from the President"; "Field of Vision"; "Growing Opportunities"; "Making Progress"; "Moving Forward"; "Going Global".

Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.
Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"In a short period of time, Nexera canola has changed the face of canola production. Its healthy, high oleic profile, lighter taste, and longer fry life guarantee continued strong demand in consumer-ready markets."

Corporate report produced and published by Dow AgroSciences regarding Nexera canola for their 2006 fiscal year. The report details the development and production of the Nexera variety of canola and canola oil and the consumer and market response to Nexera canola during the 2006 fiscal year.

Contents:
Nexera Canola, the World's # 1 Specialty Canola (p. 3)
Executive Summary (p. 4)
A Growing Opportunity (p. 6)
A Made-in-Canada Solution (p. 7)
Growing Consumer Acceptance (p. 8)
Nexera Canola Contracts (p. 10)
Nexera Canola Growers (p. 11)
Growing Demand, Supported by Science (p. 13)
With Our Thanks (p. 14)
The Vision (p. 15)

Dow AgroSciences
Item · Aug. 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Along 247 km of shoreline extending from Point Roberts at the Canada-United States border through Burrard Inlet to Port Moody and Indian Arm you will find 25 major marine cargo and passenger terminals that collectively make up the Port of Vancouver. The port is the largest in Canada, most diversified in North America and a key North American gateway with Asia."

An illustrated brochure and map produced by the Vancouver Port Authority, revised to August 2007, showing the Port of Vancouver and providing information about the port and its terminals.

Contents:
"The port's 4 business sectors" [Breakbulk; Bulk; Containers; Cruise]; "International Port of Choice for Trade"; "International Destination for Tourism'; "Safe and Secure"; "Future Outlook: sustainable growth"; "Making Positive Differences"; as well as a list of "Terminals" and a "Legend" to the map.

Vancouver Port Authority
Item · [ca. 2007]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Village at Griesbach, a planned community development located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 1 green and yellow folder containing 1 community concept plan [produced ca. 2007] showing future residential, school, business, and green space developments in "The Village at Griesbach", 8 B&W artist's renderings of buildings and locations within the community, 2 neighbourhood concept plans showing street names, house lots, and other potential developments in the community at "Stage 5" [produced ca. 2005] and "Stage 6" [produced ca. 2006] of development, 1 poster regarding "Landscaping in the Village" which includes 2 artist's renderings of a house and yard in the community, and 1 business card.

Canada Lands Company
Miscellaneous
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 1 File 5) · File · 1960s-2007
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

Handwritten bookkeeping records: Chinese handwritten bookkeeping record book of the Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club from 1977 to December 1996. Donated by Hue Dieu Duong, president and Jimmy Gin, honorary president.
15 photos of performances: 15 colored photos of members performing Cantonese Opera.
2 Cantonese Opera programs: The 88th anniversary program of the Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club (警世鐘劇社) in 2005, and the 90th anniversary program in 2007.
Poster of Cantonese Opera performance: The 90th anniversary of Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club (警世鐘劇社), performance poster on 20 May 2007 [Located in Oversize File].

FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 2 File 10) · File · 2004-2007
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: With Sound of Opera Society (樂風文娛曲藝社), Nu Tran Lu (卢凤娟) & Mi Phung Lu (卢凤媚) performed "Yi shan chu hui (义山初会)" on July 18, 2004 at Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre (點問頓中華文化中心).
photo 2: With Hua Yi Students’ Association (華藝同學會) performed an excerpt from "The Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭惊梦之 幽沟)" in 2007 at Jubilee Auditorium.
photo 3: Nu Tran Lu (卢凤娟) acted Du Liniang (杜丽娘) in an excerpt from "The Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭惊梦之 幽沟)" in 2007 at Jubilee Auditorium.
photo 4-5: Mi Phung Lu (卢凤媚) performed in a selection from "The Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭惊梦之 幽沟)" in 2007 at Jubilee Auditorium.

FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 2 File 11) · File · 2002-2007
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: Sang "富贵花开凤凰台" at the 85th anniversary party of Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club (警世鐘劇社) on September 15, 2002 at Fu Du restaurant (富都酒楼) .
photo 2: Sang "禅院钟声" at the 87th anniversary party of Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club (警世鐘劇社) in May 2004.
photo 3-4: The 88th anniversary party of Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club (警世鐘劇社) in May 22, 2005.
photo 5-6: Performed "夺命转心壶" on October 15, 2006 at Jubille Auditorium.
photo 7-9: Performances in 2007.
photo 10: Performed "碎銮兴" on May 14, 2009 at Jubille Auditorium.
photo 11: A make up photo before performance.
photo 12: On the stage (ready to perform).
photo 13: Performing on the stage.

Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2006-2007 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2006-2007 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2006-07 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.

Table of Contents:
A message from the chair of the board of directors (p. 2)
Farmers First (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Board of directors; Leadership team] - (p. 14)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool A & B] - (p. 30)
Financial results [Financial statements; Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 65)

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · [ca. 2007]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"JRI [James Richardson International] is the largest subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, a privately owned corporation that has been family controlled for five generations. ... Today, JRI offices, farm service centres, terminals and food processing facilities extend from coast to coast and beyond, positioning JRI as one of Canada's leading companies ..."

A promotional package created by James Richardson International (JRI) [Richardson International Limited] ca. 2007 which outlines the history and various activities of the multinational agri-food corporation. The package is divided into sections titled "Deep Roots", "Relationships", "Research", and "Diversity".

The package additionally includes a map insert titled "Reach" [showing locations of JRI's Head Office, Farm Service Centres, Terminals, Joint Venture Terminal, Regional Grain Merchandising, Regional Offices, Agri-Foods, Agri-Products, and Kelburn Farm] and a fact sheet insert titled "Richardson International Limited Vancouver Terminal Fact Sheet" [lists facts about their Railcar Storage Capacity; Licensed Terminal Capacity; Unloading; Daily Unload Capacity; Shipping System; Shipping Capacity; Total Annual Shipments; Direct Hit Capability; Cleaning System; Cleaning Capacity; Rail Service; Workhouse; New Annex; and Old Annex].

Richardson International Limited
Item · [ca. 2007?]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"As the official voice for Canadian special crops, the CSCA represents the interests of exporters, importers, dealers, brokers and processors both on the national and international level. If you sell or use Canadian special crops, membership in the CSCA will be of benefit to your business."

An informational brochure produced by the CSCA [later the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC)] promoting the benefits of membership in their organization.

Contents include:
Primary Functions of the CSCA [Provide a Forum for Canada's Special Crops Industry; Increase Demand and Market Access for Canadian Special Crops; Mission Statement; Generate Leads for CSCA Members; Represent Members' Interests to Governments and Trade Organizations; The CSCA Code of Conduct; Establish Rules of Trade and Arbitrate Contract Disputes; Be a Resource for Information and News]
CSCA Services to the Membership ["CSCA Services to members" table]
Membership Guide [Direct Members; Associate Members; International/US Members; Affiliate Members]

Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association
Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Informative promotional booklet produced by the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) under its previous name, CSCA. Contains information regarding the CSCA organization, special crops [mustard seed; sunflower; buckwheat; canary seed], and the CSCA annual convention.

Contents:
About CSCA
Mustard Seed [Advantages provided by Canadian mustard seed: Secure Supplies; Consistent Superior Quality; Exclusively Non-GMO Crops]
Sunflower Seed [Advantages provided by Canadian sunflower seed: Secure Supplies; Consistent Quality Guaranteed; Exclusively Non-GMO Crops; Emerging NuSun Type Hybrids]
Buckwheat [Advantages provided by Canadian buckwheat: Leader in Research; "Superfood"; Traceability and Food Safety; Highest Quality]
Canary Seed [Advantages provided by Canadian canary seed: Secure Supplies; Trustworthy Reliable Suppliers; Optimal Growing Conditions]
Choose Canadian for Quality and Consistency
CSCA Annual Convention

Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association
Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Pulse Canada, a confederation of pulse industry associations, represents the growers and exporters of Canadian pulse crops. Pulse Canada's priority areas are: Market access; Transportation; Environmental protection; Market growth and innovation."

An informational and promotional booklet produced by Pulse Canada in 2007, containing information about their organization and about different types of pulse and specialty crops grown in Canada.

Contents:
Pulse Canada
Growing Pulses Naturally
Investment in Innovation
Healthy People
Healthy Planet
Pea (Pisum sativum)
Lentil (Lens culinaris)
Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

Pulse Canada
Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2007-2008 crop year, beginning with August 2007 and ending with December 2008.

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, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from more than 400 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Farm Hands". Selected photographs largely consist of close-up shots of people's hands. A smaller number of individual and group portraits additionally feature children, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "The hands of experience" which is a close-up of the hands of an older man holding grain. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of October 2007.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2007-2008 crop year, beginning with August 2007 and ending with July 2008.

Calendar highlights contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2007-08 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the final 5 days of July 2008 are included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2008-09 crop year.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2004; 2007
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

2 promotional packages related to the developments of Alta Vista and Alta Vista South, condominium buildings located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 2 promotional folders with information about the developments, 2 price lists showing available units for sale and their asking prices, 39 floor plans showing different unit layouts [24 in "Alta Vista" and 15 in "Alta Vista South"], 9 floor layout plans [8 in "Alta Vista" and 1 in "Alta Vista South"], 1 "Luxury Features" list outlining the building specifications and available amenities [for "Alta Vista South " only], 2 artist's renderings of the building exteriors [2 duplicate renderings for "Alta Vista" and 1 rendering for "Alta Vista South"], 1 brochure with City of Edmonton street map on the back, and 2 business cards.

Christenson Developments Ltd.
Photos
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 18 File 19) · File · ca. 2006
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection
  1. Photo 1-2 (colour): Susan Mah in opera costume.
  2. Photo 3 (colour): Susan and Ken Mah in front of Yong’anli (永安里) donor wall.
  3. Photo 4 (colour): Yong’anli (永安里) donor wall.
  4. Photo 5-6 (colour): A typical Chinese house. December 8, 2006.
  5. Photo 7 (colour): A rural burn firewood stove. December 8, 2006.
  6. Photo 8 (colour): Inside the Chinese house.
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 5 File 24) · File · 1976-2006
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: 18 x 24 cm photograph in 29 x 31.5 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together), photograph and mat are enclosed in attached cardboard envelope. Tommy Mack (麥廣爵) was the chair of Edmonton Chinese Athletic Club, hosting the 1st Chinese National Open Volleyball Championships in Toronto, Edmonton team won the Champion in 1977. Carling O'Keefe sponsored the award [Located in Oversize File].
Photo 2: 18 x 24 cm photograph in 29 x 31.5 cm board mat (window and backing are glued together), photograph and mat are enclosed in attached cardboard envelope. Tommy (麥廣爵) led the Edmonton Volleyball team to San Francisco for the 1st Chinese National Open Volleyball Championships in San Francisco, Edmonton team won the second Champion in 1977. Carling O'Keefe sponsored the award [Located in Oversize File].
photo 3: 20 x 24 cm photograph in 23 x 28 cm window mat, photograph and mat are enclosed in attached cardboard envelope. Tommy at the fourth (left to right) of the last row was the welfare director of Edmonton Chinese Multi-Culture Centre (ECMCC) in 1987 till 1989.
photo 4: 20 x 24 cm colored photograph in 26 x 31 cm window mat, photograph and mat are enclosed in attached cardboard envelop. Tommy was the chairman of Chinese Senior Nursing Home (耆英大厦). Sitting: Mr. Mah, Tommy Mack, Mr.? Frank Gee(朱宽钿) Standing: Allan Kwan, Art Fong, Kim Hung
photo 5: 28 x 35 cm colored photograph. Chinatown Credit Union (華埠儲蓄貸款會) 5th Annual meeting. Tommy volunteered for 25 years, retired in 2002 [Located in Oversize File].
photo 6: Tommy was the chair of Edmonton Chinese Athletic Club, with one of the volleyball players Lao Shaoxiong (劳少雄) holding the Champion cup in 1976.
photo 7: Tommy and Stephen Guan holding the pennant of the volleyball competition, saying: "Friendship is the most important" in 1976 in Toronto.
photo 8: Tommy and volleyball team in 1976 in San Francisco.
photo 9: Tommy and Stephen Guan in 1976 in Toronto.
photo 10: Volleyball game in 1976 in Toronto.
photo 11: Volleyball competition in 1976 in San Francisco.
photo 12: Tommy at the ceremony of being the chair of Chinese Benevolent Association in 1980. Tommy Mack shaking hands with Bing Mah (马炳樞), 马立民 Lap Min Mah 文治党主委,马景康 secretary, 李念.
photo 13: The ceremony of being the chair of Chinese Benevolent Association, Huang Zhaojun (黄兆俊), Ma Limin (马立民), Michael Lee were vice chair.
photo 14: Receiving Cec Purves-Edmonton Mayor's the Highest Honor inside the city hall chambers when he was the chair of Chinese Benevolent Association in 1982.
Photo 15: Tommy Mack compliments of Chinatown Credit Union in March 1987 (see notes at back of photo).
photo 16: Tommy was alumni chair of Taishan No. 1 middle school in 1983, hosting Chinese Painting Exhibition, raised more than $7000 to build Taishan Hall (台山会馆), 马福炊任拍卖, 黄兆俊任财务.
17: An issue of Edmonton magazine featuring an interview with Tommy when he was Chinese Benevolent Association Chair, April 1981.
18: 2 pages of self introduction of history background when Tommy was Chinese Benevolent Association chair.
19: One page of self volunteer experiences in Chinese communities.

Miscellaneous
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 8 File 31) · File · 1977-2006
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

1.Pictorial autobiographic book of Cantonese Opera players: Ren Jianhui, Bai Xuexian (任剑辉, 白雪仙), published in May 1990 in Hong Kong, ISBN: 962-7420-02-6.
2.Cantonese songbook written by Huang Tao (黄滔) in 1996.
3.Script of Cantonese Opera "紫釵記" in 1977.
4.Cantonese opera performance poster in December 2006 in Hong Kong.
5.Cover of Edmonton and Vicinity White Pages designed by Pauly Wong in March 1996.
6.Poster of Calgary Zoo 1988 -- two pandas designed by Pauly Wong [Located in Oversize File].

Miscellaneous
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 24 File 75) · File · 1928, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1970, 1972-1973, 1980, 2005-2006
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection
  1. A Christian greeting card (5 cm x 9 cm) of the Chinese United Church Women (點城華人協和婦女會).
  2. A postcard of the Highlander Motel, 3255 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA.
  3. A 1947 memo calendar (23 x 28 cm), used as a diary for two months.
  4. The special issue of 60th anniversary for Victoria's Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (加拿大域多利中華會馆), 75th anniversary for the Chinese Public School (加拿大域多利華僑學校), published in 1959, printed and distributed by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (加拿大域多利中華會馆).
  5. Black and white wedding photo with souvenir paper frame from the Little Church of the West. Signed to Gorman & May, from Jose & Jimmy.
  6. A bulletin of Chinese United Church (點城協和教會會刊).
  7. A thread-bound book in Chinese: Jing jiao quan tu xiu xiang Dong Zhou lie guo zhi (精校全圖繡像東周列國志), printed and distributed by Shanghai zhong xin shu ju (上海中新書局), 31 pages, 20 cm.
  8. A thread-bound Chinese book Shuang Qing ci cao (雙清词草), written by Liao Zhongqai (廖仲愷), published by Kai ming shu dian (開明書店) in 1928.
  9. A thread-bound book in Chinese: Zhongguo li dai di wang nian qi (中国历代帝王年契), a list of emperors since the beginning of Chinese history, printed for the Religious Tract and Book Society by the Central China Press, Kewkiang, 19 pages, 25 cm.
  10. A China tour folder, compiled by Mrs. M. Chan in 1980, containing information of Harvest Travel Agency Ltd., introduction to China, some guidelines on how to get the most enjoyment out of your visit to China 1980, and helpful hints to an enjoyable trip in China.
  11. A sheet of blank letter paper with letterhead of Hsiangkiang Hotel (湘江賓館).
    Two sheets of blank letter paper with letterhead of Li River Hotel (漓江飯店).
    A sheet of blank letter paper with letterhead of Jinjiang Hotel (錦江賓館).
    A sheet of blank letter paper with letterhead of Ala Moana Americana, Fly American/Stay Americana.
  12. Newspaper clippings: “2 holidays added to Labor Act”, “Only he knew who’s who” (July 30, 1970) and “Attendance at grounds”.
  13. A newspaper clipping: “Curtailing children’s accidents” (April 26, 1972).
  14. A newspaper clipping: “迅速消除怒氣的法則” on quick ways to get rid of anger from Edmonton Chinese News (愛華報) on Feb. 17, 2006.
  15. A newspaper clipping: “天降横财, 石油工人分享财富; 冷静处理, 金钱不改勤劳本性” from the Canadian Chinese Times (加華報) on November 4, 2005.
  16. A Newspaper clipping: “华人建筑工程师义工协助建教堂” (March 6, 1970).
  17. A pamphlet “Jade Room: Center of Asian Art and Culture”.
  18. An exercise book, used as Bible notes.
  19. A hardcover notebook for learning English & Chinese literature.
  20. A softcover book in Chinese: Si shu bai hua ju jie (四書白話句解), written and edited by Wang Tianhen (王天恨), published by Guo xue yan jiu she (國學研究社) in 1949, 289 pages, 14 cm.
  21. A hardcover notebook for learning English.
  22. A hardcover book in Chinese: An English phrase dictionary for all-round uses (五用英文成語辭典 : 英解, 中解, 作文, 本義, 辨義 ), edited by Han Wensheng (韩文生), 319 pages, 18 cm. Printed and distributed by Xing zhou shi jie shu ju you xian gong si (星洲世界書局有限公司).
  23. A paperback book in Chinese: Cao shu xie fa (草書寫法 ), edited and written by Deng Sanmu (邓散木), published by Ren min mei shu chu ban she (人民美術出版社 ) in 1963, 39 pages, 19 cm.
  24. A paperback book in Chinese: Shi jing qian shuo (詩境浅說), written by Yu Biyun (俞陛雲), second edition, distributed by Taiwan kai min shu dian (臺灣開明書店) in 1955, 95 pages, 17cm.
  25. A paperback book in Chinese: Chang jian de cuo zi (常见的错字), edited by Ling Ziliu (凌子鎏), published by Hao guang shu dian (濠光書店) in 1964, 64 pages, 19 cm.
    1. A paperback book in Chinese: Guo ji xiang qi jing sai gui ze (国际象棋竞赛规则), published by Ren min ti yu chu ban she (人民体育出版社) in 1973, fourth edition, 2, 49 pages, 13 cm.
  26. A paperback book in Chinese: Wang qiu gui ze (网球规则), published by Taiwan shang wu yin shu guan (臺灣商務印書館) in 1957, 26 pages, 13 cm.
  27. Satin fabric (135 x 196 cm) with double happiness design for newlyweds.
  28. Blue tablecloth (84 x 83 cm) with Mahjong (麻将) design on its four corners.
  29. White tablecloth (84 x 83 cm) with Mahjong (麻将) design on its four corners.
Item · [ca. 2006]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Saskcan is the largest lentil and pea splitting company in the Americas, with over 60 years of global marketing experience."

A promotional pamphlet produced by agri-business Saskcan Pulse Trading ca. 2006, containing information on the corporate activities of the company as well as outlining and advertising their services [Sourcing; Processing; and Exporting].

Additionally includes 3 captioned photographs showing the "Saskcan Pulse Trading Inc. - Main Plant - Regina SK", the "Saskcan Pulse Trading - Rosetown SK" facility, and the "Saskcan Horizon - Aberdeen SK" facility, and several uncaptioned photographs showing varieties of legumes.

SaskCan Pulse Trading
Item · [ca. 2006]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Edgewater on Wellington Crescent, a condominium building located in Winnipeg (Man.).

Includes 1 illustrated "The Edgewater" promotional folder containing 1 price list showing 37 available units for sale and their asking prices as well as 15 units marked as sold, 19 floor plans showing 12 different unit layouts [includes 7 duplicate photocopies of unit layouts], 1 "Condo Features" card and 1 duplicate photocopy outlining the building specifications and available amenities [Entrance Foyer; Interior Features; Kitchen; Bathrooms; Safe, Sound and Secure Homes], 1 Specifications and Features List outlining the building and unit specifications and amenities in greater detail, and 1 business card.

The Edgewater
33 event photos of the club
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 3 File 18) · File · 1980s-2006
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1-3: Alberta Kwan Ying Recreation Club (changed to "Alberta Kwan Ying Athletic Club" 亚省群英體育會 in 1996) opening celebration banquet in 1985, left: Chen Hua (陈华), right: Mah Fong (马美昉).
photo 4-5: Performances at the club opening celebration banquet in 1985.
photo 6: Performance on Victoria Day 1987.
photo 7: Lion dancing performance on 21 January 1987.
photo 8-12: Performances on Heritage Day in 1980s and 1990s.
photo 13-15: Performances and celebration for the 4th anniversary of Alberta Kwan Ying Recreation Club in 1989.
photo 16-17: Celebration for the 5th anniversary of Alberta Kwan Ying Recreation Club in 1990.
photo 18-23: Celebration for the 6th anniversary of Alberta Kwan Ying Recreation Club in 1991.
photo 24: Celebration for the 5th anniversary of Calgary Kwan Ying Recreation Club at Henry G. D. Chow Auditorium.
photo 25-26: Celebration for the 8th anniversary of Alberta Kwan Ying Recreation Club in 1993.
photo 27-31: At Edmonton Klondike Day parade and 1st dragon dance in 1990s.
photo 32: Celebration banquet in 1995 (马美昉).
photo 33: Bill Lesick former MLA & Citizenship Court Judge presented at Mah's 12th National Convention of Mah Society.

Item · 1 Aug. 2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of Jameson House, a condominium building located in downtown Vancouver (B.C.).

Includes an illustrated promotional booklet about the development, 4 floor plans showing different unit layouts, a pricing and availability list for 15 different units, a document outlining building specifications and available amenities, a document showing kitchen and bathroom options, and a multifold pamphlet containing artist's digital renderings of condominium units.

Foster and Partners
QL 543 S54 File 263 · File · 2006
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Erebia mackinleyensis. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Butts of Canada only."

FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 5 File 23) · File · 1968 - 2006
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: (black and white) Nancy's family in Hong Kong in 1968.
photo 2: (black and white) Nancy's childhood photo.
photo 3: Performance.
photo 4: Helen Chueng and Lawyer Chueng.
photo 5: Nancy with others.
photo 6: Helen Chueng with others.
photo 7: Helen Chueng with others after performance.
photo 8: Lawyer Chueng presented flowers to Helen after performance.
photo 9: Nancy with others on 6 May 1996.
photo 10: Nancy with others.
photo 11-12: Nancy with others.
photo 13: Nancy in Toronto in 1994 or 1995.
photo 14: Nancy with others (including performer) In 1996.
photo 15: In 1998.
photo 16: Nancy with others.
photo 17-18: Nancy doing make up before a performance.
photo 19: Performance in 2006.
photo 20: Michael J. Fox and Nancy Chow performed "洛水梦会" in 2006 in Vancouver.
21: Issue of Beautiful British Columbia Traveller magazine with Nancy's performance photo on the front cover, Winter issue of 1998.
22: Certificate of appreciation to Nany Mui (梅玉儀) in recognition of significant contribution to the Chinese opera show on 6 June 1999, issued by Chinese Culture Centre of Vancouver.
23: Certificate of appreciation to Nancy Mui (梅玉儀) in contributions to the "International Year of Older Persons" Cantonese Opera Performance on 6 June 1999.

QL 543 S54 File 645 · File · 2006
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of two copies of the book Acorn, John and Sheldon, Ian. Butterflies of British Columbia,Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing, 2006.

Item · 2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2005-2006 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2005-2006 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2005-06 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.

Table of Contents:
A message from the chair of the board of directors and the president and CEO (p. 2)
We're evolving (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Farmer-controlled board of directors; Leadership team] - (p. 14)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool A & B] - (p. 28)
Financial results [Financial statements; Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 59)

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2006-2007 crop year, beginning with August 2006 and ending with July 2007.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2006-07 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the final 2 days of July 2007 are included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2007-08 crop year.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 6-9 July 2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A program booklet for the 2006 Edmonton Folk Fest which was held at Birds Hill Park from July 6 to July 9. The program provides information about the festival such as the nearest campsites, food options, stage schedules, performer bios, the family area, the Manitoba Writer’s Guild, the handmade goods market, and ways to support the festival. The program includes various advertisements for local businesses.

Winnipeg Folk Festival
Item · 2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2006-2007 crop year, beginning with August 2006 and ending with December 2007.

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, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from 545 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "Generations". Selected photographs largely consist of individual and group portraits, mostly of children. A smaller number of portraits additionally feature teenagers, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "Families that play together..." which shows a group of 7 children posing on a metal fence, some smiling and others making funny faces. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of August 2007.

Canadian Wheat Board
Publications series
Series · 2000-2006
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

Series consists of publications related and/or which feature the work of Ian Sheldon.

Acorn, John
Item · 2005-2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"The CGC [Canadian Grain Commission] provides independent quality assurance and certification services to producers, the industry and buyers of Canadian grain. The CGC's Grain Research Laboratory (GRL) is an internationally respected leader in grain quality research."

Informative promotional booklet designed to briefly explain the various research activities undertaken by the Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) Grain Research Laboratory (GRL) and its purpose in the grain industry. The booklet was produced by the CGC ca. 2006 and contains information regarding grain research being done and technologies being used and developed by the GRL, with the inclusion of 22 accompanying photographs showing the same.

Contents:
"The GRL supports the grading and marketing of Canadian grain"; "What makes bread crusty? Spaghetti yellow? Beer foamy?"; "Grain quality inspection and certification services are changing"; "GRL scientists and technicians share diverse skills and experience".

Canadian Grain Commission
Item · 2006
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"A state-of-the-art, congestion-free container stuffing facility for grain products, strategically positioned to capitalize on the opportunity for transferring grain products in Edmonton, where containers are easily accessible - in preparation for shipment to Asia."

Promotional flyer advertising a CN Railway Grain Distribution Centre with an annual throughput of up to 20,000 containers opening in Edmonton, Alberta in Fall 2006. The Grain Distribution Centre is located in CN's Dunvegan Yard in Edmonton, and offers 20 railcar spots, daily switching, an on-site container lift and two tilt tables with integrated scales, and a secure, fenced facility. The Grain Distribution Centre will offer daily rail service from Edmonton to the port of Vancouver, and in late 2007 will offer service to the port of Prince Rupert.

The leaflet includes: "Quick Geographic Facts", a list of "Transload Services", and "Quick Facts" including information on the Grain Distribution Centre's "Hours of operation", "Railcar spots", "Switching", Equipment", "Access", and "Security". Additionally includes "Contact Information" for CN Transload's Business Unit Manager - Bulk.

Canadian National Railway Company
Item · [ca. 2006]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Includes 1 illustrated promotional booklet about the development, 3 floor plans showing different unit layouts, 1 "Features & Amenities" document outlining the building specifications and available amenities, 1 "Buyer's Guide" document, 1 unit price list for 24 different units, 1 "Monthly Common Element Operating Budget" (1 Jan. - 31 Dec. 2006), and 2 Sherwood Developments business cards.

Sherwood Developments
Item · 2006-07-22 - 2006-07-23
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Titled "Celebration of the Century! Celebrating 100 years of agriculture and the first 60 years of Home Economics." Includes messages from the President of the University of Manitoba, the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, the Dean of the Faculty of Human Ecology, and the Honorary Chair of the AgCentennial 2006 Committee, as well as a schedule of events, a comparative history of the Manitoba Agricultural College campus, biographies on guest speakers Don and Elaine Triggs, and a list of sponsors.

University of Manitoba
Descant
PS 8237 M6 D38 b3-f200 · File · 2005
Part of David McKnight fonds

Promotional material; newsletter; subscription order form.

Photos; envelope
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 9 File 41) · File · 1968-2005
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: (colour) Practising musical instrument qinqin (秦琴) at home in 1968. (Chinese lute)
photo 2: (colour) Jin Wah Sing Musical Society preparing for performance in 1968.
photo 3: (colour) (left to right) Frankie Poon, Stanley Poon, Chen Xinshang (陈新尚), Zheng Wenqiang (郑文强), Gary in 1968.
photo 4: (colour) Performance at the banquet.
photo 5: (colour) Group photo with actors and actresses in 1970s in Calgary.
photo 6-7: (colour) Performance to celebrate Chinese New Year in 1970s.
photo 8: (colour) Welcome Cantonese Opera famous actress Luo Yanqing (羅豔卿) and actor He Weiling (何偉凌) on 27 June 1994.
photo 9: (colour) Performance on 30 May 1997.
photo 10: (colour) Gary presenting a pennant to Calgary Jin Wah Sing Musical Society Chinese Freemason on 28 March 1999.
photo 11: (colour) Performance at UofA.
photo 12: (colour) Performance in Calgary.
photo 13-14: (colour) Performances.
photo 15: (colour) Percussion at ECMCC. (left to right): Jack Tang, Wu Kaiming, Xu Rongzong (徐荣宗), Yu Linhuang (余林晃), Ma? (马?), Ma Jinhuan (马锦华).
photo 16: (colour) Performance at Alberta Provincial Museum. (left to right): Gary, Yao Xinghui (姚星辉), Ma Guoren (马国任), ?, Li Huang (李晃), ?, Pan (盤?).
photo 17: (colour) Group photo after performance at ECMCC.
photo 18: (colour) Gary presenting a pennant to the actress.
photo 19: (colour) Performing a Cantonese Opera by Jim Lim (playing female role) & Monie Pang.
photo 20: (colour) Singing Cantonese Opera by Mrs. May Kwong and her friend.
photo 21: (colour) Event in Calgary.
photo 22: (colour) Group photo at the Calligraphy, Painting and Photography Exhibition to celebrating Chinese Freemason's 80 years anniversary on 21 October 2005 in China.
photo 23: (colour) Group photo of the 20th congress of Freemason of Canada.
photo 24: (colour) Group photo. Cantonese Opera performance to celebrate 36th anniversary of Jin Wah Sing Musical Society Edmonton Chinese Freemason.
photo 25: (colour) Group photo at "Senior" appreciation party, hosting by Edmonton Chinese Freemason and Jin Wah Sing Music Club.
photo 26: (colour) Parade in Prince George, BC in 1998.
photo 27: (colour) Practising Gong Fu.
photo 28: (colour) Gong Fu show.
photo 29: (colour) Gary with his son Don at Jade Garden (翠園酒楼) in Calgary in 1974.
photo 30: (colour) Gary at food market at 7240 101 Avenue in 1971-1972. Sold in 1980.
photo 31: (colour) Ernie Hui (许焕浓) graduation from McNally High School in 197-?.
photo 32: (colour) Ernie Hui receiving his graduation certificate at McNally High School.
photo 33: (colour) Gary at his Food Market.
photo 34: (colour) Gary in front of his food market in 1972.
photo 35: (colour) Gary's wife at the food market.
photo 36: (colour) Gary with family and friends at home.
photo 37: (colour) Gary's wife watering the garden.
photo 38: (colour) With family at home.
photo 39: (colour) Playing Chinese chess with his grandson.

  1. Envelope of Jin Wah Sing Musical Society (振華聲藝術研究社).
QL 543 S54 File 412 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Polites sonora. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as ventral."

QL 543 S54 File 53 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pieris angelika, also known as Arctic White. Illustration can be found on page 74 of the book Butterflies of British Columbia.

QL 543 S54 File 230 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Anthocharis stella, also known as a Stella Orangetip. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Anthocharis stella [male] Castle River [at] Windsor Mtn. 8 km ST. of Beaver Mines Lake AB 31.V.01 Lawrie [?] USA [?] #33491 Strickland."

QL 543 S54 File 154 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaeides/Plebejus anna ricei. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "L. abba ricei male v. source Butts. of BC p. 263 only."

Callophrys iroides - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 356 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Callophrys iroides. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Pictorial refs only Butts of BC p216 [plus] webpage [website]."

QL 543 S54 File 371 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Celastrina echo. Handwritten note on the back of the Celastrina echo Butts of BC UBC 'Spring Farm?' middle only ref."

QL 543 S54 File 373 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Celastrina echo. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Celastrina echo [male] v. Strickland B.C. Sanca Cr. FSR - 35 km NW Creston 29-IV-00 2880' Schmidt [?]."

QL 543 S54 File 540 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Phyciodes pulchella. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "P.pulchella Butts of BC p. 301 ref."

Item · 7-10 July 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Program booklet for the 2005 Winnipeg Folk Festival, held at Birds Hill Park from July 7-10. Main Stage performers included Kawa Brass Band, Nathan, Ba Cissoko, Bill Frisell Quartet, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Sue Foley, Jackie Greene, The Be Good Tanyas, Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias, Dr. John & The Lower 911, Madrigaïa, The Campbell Brothers, Lila Downs, Instinkt, Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits, Odetta, Xavier Rudd, Daniel Lanois, and Emmylou Harris.

Contents:
Site Map; Birds Hill Park Map; Messages from Funders; Welcome; Operating Times; What You Need To Know; Performer Bios; Young Performers Program; Daytime Stage Schedules; Family Area; Firefly Palace; Folk School; Artistic Achievement Award; Prairie Outdoor Exhibition; Young Artist Program; Tribute to David Landy; Hand-made Village; Food Court; Selected Discography; Our Thanks; Songs of the Finale; Main Stage Schedule.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for local businesses.

Winnipeg Folk Festival
Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A small souvenir diagram of a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator. The diagram is formed in the shape of a grain elevator and when the diagram is opened, the inside workings and mechanisms of a grain elevator are colourized and labelled. Also inside the diagram is a short description of how a wheat elevator functions and lists notable highlights of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. The diagram was created for the Saskatchewan Centennial in 2005.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Miscellaneous
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 21 File 27) · File · 1974-1978, 2005
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection
  1. Hong Kong international driving permit, issued on September 8, 1978.
  2. Helen Kwan Yee Cheung’s driving licence, valid from December 6, 1974 to September 7, 1978.
  3. A Cantonese opera script for “夺命转心壶”, edited by Dawei Chen (陈大卫) in November, 2005.
  4. 9 color photos of performances.
  5. Color photo: A group photo after the performance.
  6. 12 color photos: Portraits.
  7. Color photo: A stage with instruments.
  8. 83 color photos: Cantonese opera performances.
  9. 4 color photos: Flower baskets to extend congratulations for Cantonese opera performances.
  10. 4 color photos: Theatres.
  11. 13 color photos: Cantonese Opera orchestra rehearsing.
  12. 21 color photos: Individual and group photos after performances.
  13. 2 color photos: Applying makeup before performances.
  14. 26 color photos: Preparing for performances.
6 photos
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 9 File 35) · File · 2000-2005
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: (colour) Performance to honour seniors in 2000.
photo 2: (colour) Group photo after performed "怒劈华山" in September 2002.
photo 3-4: (colour) Performing" 怒劈华山" in September 21, 2002.
photo 5: (colour) Group photo in 2004 in Vancouver. Yang Haicheng (杨海城师傅) performed in Calgary before, Zhen Xing Club of Calgary went to his performance in Vancouver and presented a silk pennant to him.
photo 6: (colour) Performed "再世红梅记"in 2005.

Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2004-2005 crop year.

The report includes the CWB's 2004-2005 performance highlights as well as information regarding their organizational structure and updates, and crop and financial records. The report additionally includes the CWB's "2004-05 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)
Pursuing innovation (p. 4)
Corporate governance [CWB performance highlights; Farmer-controlled board of directors; Senior management] - (p. 14)
Management discussion and analysis [The wheat pool; The durum pool; The designated barley pool; The feed barley pool] - (p. 28)
Financial results [Notes to the financial statements; Glossary of financial terms] - (p. 51)

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"... the CWB logo is used extensively on a variety of different consumer products to signify a level of quality that enhances the manufacturer's own name. Other manufacturers have also capitalized on the premium reputation of Prairie wheat and barley by identifying the Canadian origin on their product packaging. ... These labeling efforts are a source of pride at the CWB and a strong indication of our vital role as a supplier of premium wheat and barley in world markets."

A promotional booklet about grain product labelling in Canada and globally. The booklet was produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) in 2005.

Includes several examples of national and international companies which have labelled their grain products with the CWB logo or as being "Canadian" in origin, including Robin Hood flour (Canada), ADM Milling flour (Canadian branch), Dover Industries flour (Ontario), Grupo Altex flour (Mexico), George Marriage flour (Britain), Vogel Kimuraya bakery (Japan), "Flourbin" flour (Britain), Danuta pasta products (Poland), CO-OP high-protein flour (Japan), Tsingtao beer (China), and Mister Donut bakery (Japan), as well as flour millers in Italy and Greece.

Canadian Wheat Board
QL 543 S54 File 61 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Euchloe naina, also known as Green Marble. Illustration can be found on page 81 of the book Butterflies of British Columbia by John Acorn and Ian Sheldon. Note on back of illustration reads, "as ventral."

QL 543 S54 File 62 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Euchloe naina , also known as Green Marble. Illustration can be found on page 81 of the book Butterflies of British Columbia by John Acorn and Ian Sheldon. Note on the back of illustration reads, " Initial sketch: JA [?] - accidental from E. creaura Whitney CK 22. V .00 adapted by ref of [female] in Butts of BC [happy?] of Shepard."

QL 543 S54 File 228 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Anthocharis stella, also known as Stella Orangetip. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Anthocharis Stella [female] UBC Butts of BA p 166 ref. only."

QL 543 S54 File 229 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Anthocharis stella, also known as the Stella Orangetip. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "As dorsal."

Callophrys niphon - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 359 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Callophrys niphon. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

QL 543 S54 File 500 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Lycaena nivalis. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "RBC Coll' ? ex. Troubridge Coll' 18.VI.79 Penticton BC."

Boloria distincta - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 463 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Boloria distincta. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration.

FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 3 File 16) · File · 1956-2005
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

photo 1: First stop in Edmonton in 1956. From right to left: 梁翠颜, 梁翠霞, Chui Fan Leung 梁翠芬.
photo 2: Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) was at work place in the Jewelry Store of Miramar Hotel on 10 February 1965 in Hong Kong. It shows the date in the calendar and the plump flower in the vase.
photo 3: Performance in 珠城 in 1980s or 1990s.
photo 4: Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) with Debby Lam (next) and Karen Lam (at back) at home backyard in 1990.
photo 5: Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) sitting at the ancestral house when visiting hometown of Foshan (伦教镇的顺德) in 1991 in China.
photo 6-7: Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) singing with elder sister at (友善曲艺社) in 1991 in Hong Kong.
photo 8: Singing with Jiang Xuelu (江雪鹭) at 琼姿曲艺社 in 1992 in Macao.
photo 9: Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) with her family visited 黎佩仪曲艺声音乐社 which located at main floor of 伍家大厦next to 华侨音乐 at Calgary in 1993.
photo 10: Singing "李后主去国归降" on 24 July 1994 at Karaoke 曲社 in Edmonton.
photo 11: From left to right: 黄棣婉, 林梁翠芬 ,伍欗, 梁翠霞 on 15 November 1995 at Hong Kong 曲社.
photo 12: 林梁翠芬debate performance -"梁祝夜话" with 黎佩仪艺声音乐社 from Calgary on 3 September 1995 at ECMCC.
photo 13: With 吴慧琼 (梁翠霞's performance partner) performed " 易水送荆轲" on 12 June 1997 in Hong Kong.
photo 14: With 吴慧琼 and 廖森 (“心美曲社"主持--箫王) on 12 June 1997 in Hong Kong.
photo 15: Sound of Opera Society (樂風文娛曲藝社) fourth year anniversary performance on 30 August 1997.
photo 16: At music club in 1998.
photo 17: Performed "对花鞋" on 17 October 1999 at ECMCC.
photo 18: Performed with Zhao Yanyun (赵燕云) on 17 October 1999 at ECMCC.
photo 19-20: Performed on Lunar's January 4 Rabbit Year in 1999 at 百喜 restaurant.
photo 21: Performed "情满桃花渡" for seniors with her elder sister at Tung Wah Group Hospital at Aberdeen"香港仔"in Hong Kong.
photo 22-27: With "Sound of Opera Society (樂風文娛曲藝社)" performed "对花鞋" on 14 September 2003 at Victoria Composite High School .
photo 28-29: Performed "小白菜与杨乃武送别" on 10 August 2003 at ECMCC.
photo 30: With other actors on 10 August 2003 at ECMCC.
photo 31-32: Performed "红楼梦觉云水心" on 10 August 2003 at ECMCC.
photo 33: Performed "汉宫秋夜雨" on 18 May 2002 for the 83th anniversary of Mah Society and 15th National Convention at ECMCC.
photo 34: 梁翠霞 (right) and Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) performed "半生缘" on 6 October 2002 at Hong Kong Culture Centre.
photo 35: Performed on 10 September 2001.
photo 36: Singing "明爱之家" Karaoke to Seniors on Lunar 1 January 2000 at “中央医院" senior hospital.
photo 37-38: With "Sound of Opera Society (樂風文娛曲藝社)" performed "龙女洞房" on 13 August 2000 at ECMCC.
photo 39: On 8 September 2000 at ECMCC (from left to right), front: 焦根基, 曹之昌, 马文谋, 陈权, 马修身, 马耀, 马?, 曾赞逵. Back: 李炎, 郑乐洁, 麦太, Judy 马 ,翠芬, Helen Li, 李碧璇, 陈齐, 白凤凰, 彭凌, 李小妹, Norman Xie, 屠惠君, 胡素秋, 姚李雪筠, 唐国威.
photo 40: Performed "苏东坡梦会朝云" with 马春生夫人 on 12 August 2001 at Alberta College.
photo 41: Performed "胡茄十八拍" for the 9th national convention of Hoy Sun Association of Canada on 9 September 2001 at ECMCC.
photo 42: Performed "白头吟" with Sylria Yiu "姚李雪筠"on 12 August 2001 at Alberta College.
photo 43: Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬) with Helen Lee performed "孝庄皇后之请柬" on 2 October 2005 at Victoria Composite High School. Helen Lee passed away on 17 November 2005.
photo 44: With Cantonese Opera Music Research Edmonton Association (粤韻曲藝研究社) to celebrate Chinese New Year with seniors on 12 February 2006.
photo 45: Performed "易水送荆轲" on 30 April 2006 at Victoria Composite High School.
photo 46-47: Studio photos.
photo 48-52: Cantonese Opera performances.
photo 53: Performance.
photo 54: Performance in honor of seniors.
photo 55: Opera performance.
photo 56: Performance.
photo 57: Celebrate Chinese New Year on 9 February 2002.
photo 58: (From left to right): 梁翠霞, 梁少蕊, 文千岁(who visited Chinese Dramatic Club 點問頓警世鐘劇社), Chui Fan Leung (梁翠芬).
photo 59-60: After performances with other people.
photo 61: Performance for contribution to the society "同心协力, 造福社会".
photo 62: 澳洲大荣华剧社visited 梁暖 and Chinese Opera associations in Edmonton.

QL 543 S54 File 372 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Celastrina echo. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as ventral Stickland."

Boloria distincta - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 464 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

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

Item · 27-30 June 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A bilingual program booklet for a conference titled "A New Era in Grain Quality Assurance" hosted by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) from 27-30 June 2005 at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The program includes both English and French versions of the event schedule for each day of the conference, the "Welcome" by Rosann Wowchuk (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives for Manitoba), and the Speakers' biographies.

Speakers included Dr. Geoffrey Annison; Dr. Peter Burnett; Dr. Robert Cooke; Germain Denis; Dr. Ron DePauw; Dr. Malcolm Devine; Dr. Hartley Furtan; Dr. Kevin Gale; Chris Hamblin; Terry Harasym; Curtis Johnson; Peter W. Jones; Dr. George L. Lookhart; Owen McAuley; Dr. Murray McLaughlin; Adrian C. Measner; Koji Murakami; Dr. Brian Oleson; Dr. Mariano Otamendi; Len Penner; Dr. Daniel Perry; Dr. Bill Scowcroft; David Shipman; Dr. Bill Wilson; and Rosann Wowchuk.

Canadian Grain Commission
Item · 16-18 Feb. 2005
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Convention program of events produced in accordance with the 2005 Western Barley Growers Association and Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association Joint Convention and Trade Fair. Includes list of events, sessions and panels and list of sponsors and contributors.

Topics of sessions included: farm financial management; marketing the 2004 crop; cereals; feedgrains; open market options; value addition; getting grains to market: trade and transport; food safety, research and biotech challenges; global trends in grain harvesting; among others. Additionally, association elections, business meetings, and general discussion took place on the final day of the convention.

Western Barley Growers Association
Weed Flower Press
PS 8237 M6 D38 b7-f590 · File · 2000-2005
Part of David McKnight fonds

Correspondence and newsletters from Nelson and Barbara Caruso to David McKnight.

QL 543 S54 File 411 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Polites sonora. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "UBC Tahoe Valley Lake Tahoe Eldorado Co. CA 6300ft. 12-VII-52 [?] Hardwick."

QL 543 S54 File 52 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pieris marginalis, also known as Margined White. Illustration can be found on page 73 of the book Butterflies of British Columbia.

QL 543 S54 File 151 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Plebejus anna ricei. Note on the back reads, "L. anna ricei Butters. of BC pic ref only p. 236 modified to fit JA text."

QL 543 S54 File 152 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Plebejus anna ricei. Note on the back reads, "L. anna ricei ref Butts. of BC only p. 236."

QL 543 S54 File 352 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Callophrys johnsoni. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "RBC loan? Flapjack Lake Mason Co. Wash. 5.30.51."

Boloria natazhati - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 457 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Boloria natazhati. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Yukon [Watz?] Ck. 67 59 N 136'40'W 8-VII-87 900M J. Troubridge UBC?"

Boloria natazhati - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 458 · File · 2005
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

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