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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1962
Page
2
The Guaranteed Support levy of 5 mills totals $50 130 up from $28 515 last year, an increase of $21 615. The School Board is praised for cost containment and a request is made to cut the 5 mills on balanced assessment to half the present levy. The Guaranteed Support for Education rests with the Provincial Government, not the Town of The Pas. Harry Trager Mayor.
The Pas Herald reports a council meeting with railway officials on northern Manitoba freight charges. The piece argues high rates hurt local industry like Frechettes Dairy, favors trucking, and cites government studies on pulp mill implications. Warnings of railway policy harming competition and possible future cancellations are raised.
The Pas faces recurring bicycle safety concerns as riders resume after winter storage. The piece urges sidewalk riding curb enforcement and safer left turns, and proposes a Service Club led safety and instruction program to prevent possible serious injuries or deaths among local cyclists.
The letter corrects prior claims about the mill rate and explains that while the School Board cut about 14 000 from its budget, the town’s higher assessment reduces provincial grants by 21 615, resulting in a net education cost increase of about 8 000. It notes two levies: the Special Tax for the School Board and the General Tax from the Province.
Mrs. K. Tucker writes in praise of an NDP meeting at the Legion Hall and challenges a local editorial’s portrayal of the party. She argues the piece misrepresents the candidates and mischaracterizes views on making money and business failures, urging fair discussion and accountability.
Saskatchewan readers learn of two six day all inclusive Hudson Bay Route Association trips to Port Churchill. Departures from Saskatoon on July 30 and August 27 with optional joins at Canora and The Pas. Stops include Flin Flon Thompson and Beaver Lake with meals lodging and transport in the package priced at 136.70 for upper berth and 147.65 for lower berth.
Ernest Ga, an elderly resident, reported losing 400 dollars in cash around 3 pm between the Uptown Area and 47 Patrick while planning a trip to Winnipeg for medical treatment. Police urged anyone with details to contact directly.
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