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Trunk Road, Vermilion Bay (Canadian Pacific Railivay) North to Quihell Station 

 (Grand Trunk Pacific Railway). 



This road was constructed a few years ago, and had become badly cut up in 

 places, owing to the heavy traffic, and required considerable repairs. The old 

 ditches were cleaned out and deepened, 10 new culverts were placed, and one small 

 bridge constructed. Four miles of the road were re-surfaced with gravel and 4 

 miles partly repaired, commencing at Vermilion Bay, going north. Owing to the 

 wet weather, however, it was impossible to finish the work; and there remain 2 

 miles of the road south of Quibell badly in need of gravelling. At this point 

 there is little or no gravel to be found, and it would be advisable to have this 

 work completed during the winter months when the gravel could be drawn much 

 more cheaply. The distance between Canadian Pacific Railway and Grand Trunk 

 Pacific Railway is 10 miles. 



Settler's home, Kenora District. 



In the vicinity of Quibell, in the Townships of Wabigoon and Redvers, there 

 is a section of fine agricultural land, with settlements of well-to-do farmers. The 

 settlers, however, are badly handicapped for want of roads. Owing to the diffi- 

 culty of procuring labour this summer, we did not succeed in constructing the 

 miles of roads in this section of the country that were laid out for the season's 

 work. During the early part of the season the farmers were all busily engaged on 

 their farm work, and during the latter part of the season wet weather retarded 

 the road work. This section of country, between Wabigoon and Eagle River is 

 well adapted for the growth of timothy, clover and alsike. Large quantities of 

 seed are grown here every year. 



Aubrey Township: 



One and a half miles of road were grubbed between lots 10 and 11, Con- 

 cession 6, near Minitaki Station; and a wooden bridge 96 ft. long constructed 

 across Beaver Creek. 



