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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1968
Page
2
Administrators of St Pauls Residence in The Pas voluntarily pay 9000 in taxes, marking a gain after 1967 town council actions left no revenue. Former councillor Dr Mike Tack opposed exemptions, noting St Pauls served beyond town limits. Citizenship praised, urging other institutions to consider similar steps.
The minister Thelma Forbes writes Town Council about provincial help with police costs. The Pas cites 1966 data to claim costs were not out of line, noting an extra constable in 1967 added 8100, plus stenographer costs and future quarters. Councillor Batchelor forwards the matter to committee seeking independent statistics and real facts from government.
The Meeting Mines Minister Don Craik will visit The Pas on Saturday to meet with Town Council and local business leaders about Churchill Forest Industries. Concerns include the sawmill contract awarded to an American firm, reduced first year output, and policy clarity for operators like Spruce Products and Prendivelle Sawmills. The Pas demands partnership, open questions, and no political lines.
A town council delays garbage collection decisions for two months. Two tender rounds, meetings, and discussions have occurred while council silence remains. Councillor Wilchowy is urged to present the facts and his position, as he has done in the past, questioning whether garbage is the issue or the debate is.
Ray Argyle surveys the early Trudeau era as Parliament resumes in September. He predicts a dramatic Speech from the Throne, potential foreign policy shakeups, and a possible fall election as Trudeau seeks a clear path to a majority. The piece notes past Liberal gains and Conservative resilience under minority government, with an eye on the Just Society blueprint.
Spring brings store sales with cheaper drapes, rooms, gardens, and flowers along with The Salvation Army Red Shield campaign. Nineteen services to humanity are funded by Red Shield, aiding a boy placed in a loving home and a girl restored to self respect. The appeal urges taxpaying residents to support the biggest spring bargain of the year through community announcements.
The week of April 21 to 28 marks National Air Cadet Week as the Air Cadet League of Canada observes its 27th anniversary. League President Victor Houghton announced that 370 Air Cadet squadrons nationwide will participate with church parades and open house events.
TV listings from The Dial Electric Co show daily slots for programs and shows across CBC and networks including Mr Dressup Guiding Light Coronation Street Zorro Moby Dick Bugs Bunny Bonanza and Masters Golf among others with times from morning to night and Manitoba Schools listed for Monday April 29.
A dense listing shows a full day slate of programs from 1:00 to 11:10 pm across several channels. Highlights include Hogan's Heroes Gilligan's Island The Honeymooners Red Skelton and public affairs and nature shows with TBA slots and special features such as The Great Outdoors Don Messer's Jubilee and Front Page Challenge.
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