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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
3
A reader vents against CBC for not providing live TV in the Brandon area while a private outlet seeks a second license. The writer accuses CBC of favoring its own station and calls for the CBC to serve as a true national service, criticizing the taxpaying public as the “Daddy” funding of its operations. The column repeats multiple curses on the CBC.
CIAY-TVV in Winnipeg aired its Trappers' Festival show last Friday drawing large audiences and sparking many enquiries about the 1964 Festival. Jim Kimble of the Minneapolis Tribune notes record reader inquiries following his festival article.
Lamb Airways partners with a satellite for Hudson and James Bay exploration under the Federal Department of Mines and Technical Surveys. The survey uses aircraft and a Lamb Airways helicopter piloted by Dennis Lamb, with base near Port Nelson and data relayed to Washington Ottawa and Churchill for rapid delivery.
The Pas would host dormitories for Indian and Metis students at a vocational site as part of integrating Reserve children into the public system. Kelsey Division plans eight new rooms while voters authorize funds for an eighteen room elementary and a six room addition with a gym. Construction timelines target fall or late summer, with government grants and district contributions shaping a cash plan.
The document itemizes mill rate at 13,675 dollars and budget lines for supplies 7,850, library 2,500, textbooks 4,000, and debenture payments 65,301 including provisions for additions. It notes the Province contributes 13,044 for transportation this year.
A caretaker and assistants will supervise junior golfers. If enough women wish to form a ladies club a meeting will be held. Membership drive starts soon with Art Johnson and Ernie Michayluk as contacts. Next club meeting set for April 29.
The article notes consideration of combining bids for three construction projects into one tender. The rationale is that a single contractor could achieve lower costs by building all three units together rather than sequentially.
Grace Apostolic Church in The Pas hosts the semi annual Apostolic Youth Movement rally on Good Friday April 12. Teens from northeast Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba gather for a day of instruction and fellowship with three services. Rev Clifton K Mitchell Glenella Manitoba will be main guest speaker. Bible quiz highlights afternoon and evening sessions with regional teams studying the Gospel of Mark. District playoff in the evening advances toward provincial and Dominion rounds.
Sponsors report high eagerness from young people in scripture quizzes challenging their mental abilities. The activity reflects strong engagement and steady participation across sessions.
The Pas Herald notes rally services aim to fix the Word of God in hearts as Folk from The Pas are welcomed at multiple gatherings. The piece highlights their inclusive outlook and emphasis on faith through planned gatherings on Wednesday April 3, 1963.
The Pas Overture Concert Association will not stage concerts this winter season as the group awaits the new Collegiate auditorium. Bob Gillespie, field representative for the parent Vancouver association, visits next week to recruit new executive members to replace those who cannot continue after four years of service.
A son who is interested may contact Mr Gillespie next week at phone 3 2358.
The annual meeting of the Trappers Festival Association is scheduled for Monday April 22 at 8 p m in the Legion Hall. The executive committee will report on the 1963 festival operations and letters are being mailed to local organizations to ensure representation. Under by laws representatives may name three directors, with ten directors elected from the public at large. Two weeks after the meeting the directors will elect the 10 man executive committee.
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