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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
1
Councillor Bert Hayes criticizes the Kelsey School Division for high taxes and bloated administration. He notes a proposed $300000 Third Street office, argues division staff exceed town needs, and contrasts administration for 7,500 residents with 3,000 students. He cites 101.5 administrative positions and 131.75 teaching roles.
The council will allocate 123184.77 to four outstanding accounts and 50000 to the doubtful accounts, plus 34101.32 to retire overexpenditure and 39083.00 for storm sewer and sidewalk projects. An extra 50000 goes to the doubtful fund, with 50000 held against Timberland Trailer Court non payment. Remaining funds roll into 1977 budget. Councillor Mardene Premachuk cited underexpenditure in Transportation and a revenue boost from a Consol LGD cost share as reasons for the surplus.
Local taxi driver Frank Lucyshyn reflects on the first signs of spring. He notes winter bottle accumulations dwindling and expects a large spring pickup as warmer days arrive.
Edwin Jebb a 25 year old Cree from The Pas Reserve announced his bid for Liberal nomination in The Pas Constituency ahead of an April meeting. He cites Indian committee support including Chief Charlie Constant and reserve councillors and notes past North regional sentiment toward Liberal leader Charles Huband. He plans leave from his Development Officer role with the Swampy Cree Tribal Council to run if nominated.
Dr. Ward Faulkner of the Clearwater Institute in Winn Winnipeg reports plant identification shows the slime consists mainly of monocot aquatic plants with leaves and stems and normal algae levels. He links concentration to possible low water levels and reduced flow, noting nutrient input is less likely.
The Pas Music Club sponsors a Vocal-Choral Workshop on April 16 at M.B.C.I from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Audrey Dowler of Dauphin Manitoba will teach, bringing years of experience as a voice teacher and music supervisor. Participants may register for youth and adult sessions by calling Ben Betts at 3 3557.
The Pas Reserve school board discussed whether to make swimming a graduation option. Trustees noted 20 hours of instruction, Junior Survival level, exemptions for prior attainment, and possible alternatives for water‑averse students. Teachers said the course teaches coping in water and could allow jeans in the pool for reluctant learners.
Ted Chartrand was the guest of honor at a surprise farewell dinner April 6 organized by The Pas Friendship Centre staff as he resigned as executive director. About 60 friends attended, giving tributes while Chartrand recalled his four years with the centre and plans for a break before new projects.
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