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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1962
Page
2
A Manitoba meeting is set for 8 a.m. to discuss inviting service and fraternal groups to join the Festival board. Directors aim to change by laws to include these groups, while preserving citizens at large representation and select committees for ongoing projects. Delegates from clubs are expected, and the Festival, now rivaling winter dog races, seeks renewed momentum.
Churchill shows steady progress with increased wheat shipments and growing handling capacity. Net operating income rises above several ports as naval aids and ice mitigation improve. Arctic supply expansion, mineral and potash projects, and defense-era construction underscore Churchill as a budding commercial and northern development hub.
Saturday Legion Hall event for Branch No 19 members and wives said farewell to Norm McCoy and his wife as Norm departs. The column notes improved Saturday entertainment, a new “Cossack Twist” dance by Needham and Heard, and announces the next meeting at the Airport urging attendance.
The club urges rest before a pivotal Saturday when officers are elected to guide next season. Summer plans include participating in The Pas Anniversary in August with dancing. Four members traveled to Bowsman for a weekend wind up and reported a fine time. An additional dance is set for May 12th as the group continues square dancing on Saturdays.
A fragmented notice notes that the assessment reflected in 1961 caused the mill rate to rise, increasing taxes for residents. The disjointed text implies a fiscal reassessment impacting local property taxes and budget planning.
The article outlines a municipal budget with an 68 mill levy expected to raise about 347000 dollars. Expenditures include public protection civil and community services such as parks rink cemetery and grants. Administration costs are 37000 dollars and other revenues include business taxes government and railroad grants along with licenses and fines totaling the remainder.
The marine project will be financed through house connection charges, sewer and water frontage payments, and sidewalk assessments.
The Knights of Columbus in The Pasaré run a fundraiser contest with a 23 inch Admiral TV prize. Mac Profit cooperates as proceeds aid the local parochial school. Tickets are on sale around the community and the winner will be drawn June 1 at Profits Furniture and Appliance.
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