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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1968
Page
12
A March telegram from Bermstrom to Mr Carroll and Mr Bernstrom asks if the government plans changes to the grant formula this year. Mrs Forbes replies no change is contemplated and the matter remains under study.
RCMP officials report they occupy LaRose quarters rented from the Province since 1960 under a ten year lease at $100 yearly. The Commissioner's letter calls suitable quarters essential for continuing the contract with The Pas and asks the town to provide adequate accommodation by 1970 with written confirmation of readiness.
The commission works over Easter to organize leadership for baseball and next winter’s hockey. Mr Reid reports the commission is prepared to take over operation of the swimming pool, with conditions from the town.
The Herald presents a roundup of local items including council notes, school updates, and community events. Daily briefs cover public notices, sports scores, and neighborhood developments with emphasis on residents and organizations.
Mr. Reid proposes Town of Edmonton interests protect land around the new sports complex. He notes last year’s pool ran in the black aside from essential repairs and suggests the Commission operate the pool and related staff. Council weighs integrating facilities and securing a binding land commitment.
Five children were left alone in a blaze as the mother lay in hospital and the father sought food in The Pas. The two oldest escaped. Fred James Tobacco aged 6 months and his sisters Hilliard 1 year and Miriam 2 years died. Firefighters from The Pas could not reach in time to help.
The Pas advisory board for Vocational School activities forms with members from The Pas Swan River Flin Flon and Thompson and first meeting set for April 23 1968. The Manitoba Drama League offers a six week Banff School of Fine Arts scholarship with applications due April 23 1968 to Mrs. Murray Sheridan Winnipeg. TransAir resumes Viscount service in Northern Manitoba on April 28 per president Har.
The Viscount, in service to northern Manitoba points, will operate daily from Winnipeg to Dauphin The Pas Flin Flon Lynn Lake and back starting April 28. The aircraft will serve prairie routes previously paved and then transferred to TransAir.
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