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              Item · Dec., 1951
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A programme for the Seventh Annual British Columbia Live ANimal Fur Exposition. The exposition was held at the Garden Building in Exhibition Park in Vancouver, British Columbia from December 2 to December 4, 1951. The program lists the order of events for each day and also contains various advertisements for local businesses. The cost of the program is listed as 24 cents and 1 cent for tax.

              Item · 1927-1949
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The album largely consists of B&W photographs of hydroelectric dams and power plants in the Canadian Rockies, particularly Banff, Kananaskis Country, Seebe, Ghost River, and the Horseshoe Dam. Of particular note are approximately 24 photographs showing the aftermath of the fire that destroyed the Horseshoe plant in 1940 and approximately 20 photographs showing the construction of the Ghost Hydroelectric Dam.

              The album also contains some personal photographs, including landscapes, wildlife, Boy Scout and Cub Scout events, houses, family portraits, children, Indigenous people in Banff, and photographs commemorating trips taken in Western Canada and the United States.

              Allan, R.
              Item · [n.d.]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              The Secretary’s Helper handbook for bowling games. The handbook was issued exclusively under copyright for The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. of Canada, Limited, a company that manufactured various goods. The company had offices in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Calgary. The handbook lists various total averages depending on the number of games played up to 90 games. The final pages of the handbook include blank team schedules for varying numbers of teams. The price of the handbook is listed as 75 cents.

              Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company of Canada, Limited
              Item · Apr., 1968
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

              Item · Mar., 1973
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A booklet titled “The First Six Years 1967-1973” by James McAnsh, the Executive Director of the Rapeseed Association of Canada. The booklet is listed as Publication No. 30 and was published in March 1973. Mac Runciman, the President of the United Grain Growers LTD, wrote the booklet's foreword. The booklet provides information about the first six years of the Rapeseed Association of Canada from 1967 to 1973 such as crop production details, achieved objectives, and market development collaborations with Japan.
              Table of Contents: Foreword, Introduction, R.A.C. is Born, “Cinderella” is Adopted, Achieving Objectives, Market in Japan, Promoting the Products, International Conference in St. Adele, Use of Cash Resources, Honorary Life Members, and Appendix.

              McAnsh, James
              Item · [201-?]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A brochure advertising Global Container Terminals Canada, a terminal operating company based in Vancouver, British Columbia for shippment vessels. The main brochure outlines the features of the GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport terminals, as well as details about how terminals are built, and the benefits of using Global Container Terminals for shipping. The main brochure includes several photographs of shipping containers and vessels, as well as a map of Canada indicating the primary ports across the country. The advertisement card laid-in to the main brochure provides a brief description of the company as well as further details about the GCT Deltaport terminal. Both the brochure and the card list contact information for the company.

              Global Container Terminals Canada
              Item · 2016
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A brochure from 2016 outlining sustainability highlights of the Port of Vancouver, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The brochure includes a brief overview of the history of the port and outlines sustainability achievements, actions, and projections for continued efforts. The brochure claims the port strives for sustainability through “Collective Accountability,” “Meaningful Dialogue,” and “Shared Aspirations.” The brochure also includes various infographics related to the efforts of the port and numerous photographs of the part, employees, and the surrounding environment. Contact information for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is listed on the back of the brochure.

              Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
              Item · [n.d.]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A slip containing promotional materials for WESTAC, Western Canada’s Transportation & Supply Chain located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Included in the slip is a brochure outlining the goals, objectives, and accomplishments of the company. Instructions for membership application and contact information are listed on the back of the brochure. Also included in the promotional package slip is a pamphlet that lists various members of the companies from different sectors such as government, ports & terminals, carriers & logistics, shippers, and labour organizations. The pamphlet also includes a member profile of Robin Silvester, President and CEO of the Port of Vancouver.

              WESTAC