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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1969
Page
12
Sid Wilton of Carrot River Valley advocates sheep and livestock over grain surpluses. He is pictured with a wool load exceeding a ton worth over $1,000. He notes sheep farming as a profitable sideline due to climate or feed. Continued on page 5.
Town Council defers Churchill Forest Industries Limited request for a 60 day extension on the option agreement for two parcels in The Pas. Company cites terminating soil tests and finalized architectural plans for an apartment block with variance order applied for, awaiting council action.
The area RCMP commander asks for faster progress on detachment accommodations and writes to Town Council. Council says a capital program is under study and will notify the commander of the decision. Sgt K R Elliott of The Pas detachment also sent a note on budget discussions.
A 50 year old resident of Big Eddy named Joe Partridge is hospitalized with internal injuries after falling about 13 feet from a bridge. Witnesses report he was in the south bound lane observing construction on the new bridge when the fall occurred around 7 30 P M Friday.
Sgt K R Elliott in charge of Town RCMP detachment refuses Town Council request to station an officer for traffic control at Third Street and Fischer Ave due to manpower shortages and increased workload. He notes congestion and suggests a traffic stop light as a solution.
Bob Andrews of the sports fishing branch will be guest speaker at The Pas Game and Fish Association banquet Saturday. The second annual cornish game hen banquet and dance begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Elks Hall. Tickets are $2.50, available from Norman Lee or Sam's Super Shopper.
At a recent council meeting a resolution was passed to study annex area development with Underwood McLellan to complete the survey. The Pas Indian Band plans a trailer court beside the annex, shifting emphasis from the Bell subdivision. The Pas I. R. Development Corp requests sewer and water service for a proposed trailer court and asks for a board seat for a corporation member.
Orest Pidskalny was elected chairman for the 1970 Trappers Festival at the association meeting. Herman Reimer becomes vice chairman. The festival posted a net profit of $815.74 and approved three community project resolutions including a $350 grant to Kelsey School Board for 100 chairs for the Margaret Barbour Collegiate auditorium.
Mr. Duncan Edmonds, early candidate in the Manitoba Liberal Leadership race, will speak at The Pas Liberal Association meeting Thursday April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Delegates to the leadership convention May 9 and 10 in Winnipeg will be elected.
The Manitoba Legislature approved three readings for a private members bill enabling Town of The Pas and Consol LGD to financially back a new St. Anthony's Hospital. The project may cost 2.6 million dollars with 520,000 to be raised locally, provincial and federal grants covering the rest, and 345,000 from Indian Affairs. ratepayers must ratify a local by law before the final amount is set, with a vote anticipated in June.
The Pas teachers request a salary differential over Winnipeg by forming a northern living allowance. At a school board meeting last week a letter from the local negotiating committee indicated that new salary negotiations for 1969 have concluded and the Manitoba Teachers Society team believes a significant step forward has been achieved.
The Pas Pee Wee Huskies dominated Manitoba's North of 53 tournament in Flin Flon last weekend. Team captain Tim Williams totaled 9 goals and 5 assists for 14 points while Ron Cran added 12 points on 8 goals and 4 assists. Coach Jack Williams praised the effort as the squad secured the championship.
The 1st The Pas Cub and Scout Pack will run a coat hanger drive on April 19 and 26 to raise funds for local cubs and scouts. Call 3-3893 3-3549 or 3-2054 to donate hangers for sale.
Riverside Gravel Company Limited of St Boniface bids 413 785 for bituminous surfacing of a 20 mile section of Provincial Trunk Highway 10 from the Bog’s north end to Westray. Work to start when weather permits and expected to finish by late summer with no traffic interruption.
Pictured are Ted Rock with the Mayo r's Trophy, Coach Goldstrand with the Wilcox and Bend Provincial Trophies, Wilb Cloutier the equipment manager with an appreciation scroll, Don Black the appreciated winner and club manager Ron Chalmers with the Tac Hall of Fame Shield. details in Hugh Johnston's Hockey Happenings.
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