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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1967
Page
1
Dr M Tack announced at a Wednesday council meeting his impending resignation effective at the end of April. Mayor Harry Trager conveyed the council’s regret and praised Tack, noting the patients must come first and that no change in plans was foreseen. A motion was raised to increase mayoral and council indemnities.
The Pas Public Library closed Monday during the Spring Assize session and will remain shut until relocated to 1200 square feet in the Post Office Building basement. Transfer is expected soon and the public will be advised on reopening.
Bill Moffat was elected Festival Chairman succeeding Doug McBride. He previously served as Vice-Chairman. The 1968 Trappers Festival is set for February 14 to 17 with profits and funds totaling $4,300 already paid into a new arena. The festival seeks trademark protection for its name and World Championship Dog Derby. Other officers elected include Herman Reimer as Treasurer and Bob Mitchell as Secretary.
International Nickel plans a large capacity expansion in Ontario and Manitoba over three years. Thompson complex will raise refined nickel from 110 million to 170 million pounds annually by 1969 as four mines operate. Thompson town growth to about 18,000 population with payroll rising to 20 million dollars. Exports from Thompson will exceed 1 billion dollars annually for Canada’s balance of payments.
Magistrate Neil Macphee dismisses a charge of selling liquor to a minor against Mar del Enterprises Gateway Hotel. He reserves decision on a second charge of allowing a minor in a licensed premise and on a third charge of permitting an intoxicated person on the premises. The third charge was heard on April 18.
The Kinsmen Club marks its sixth Sportsmen's Dinner this Monday May 1 with top speakers. Bruce Hudson, Manitoba Briar veteran and MCA president, headlines and will discuss Briar pressures. Jim Rheaume, Canadian Centennial Canoe Derby Commodore, also attends. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15.
Eye witness reports describe rapid progress at the Nelson River Power Project site. Thirty five miles of road opened to the dam area and the Butnan River diversion site while heavy machinery excavates for Cache Lake and the Buman River diversions. The Nelson cofferdam holds over half a million cubic yards of earth and rock and rises thirty five feet, planned to extend fifty more feet to create a one hundred five foot deep generating basin. The shoe fly railway diversion at Mile 320 is complete awaiting rail installation as the C N R main line is redirected.
The Pas hosts a five day Music Festival May 1 to 5 to celebrate the centennial. Winnipeg adjudicators Mrs J Kerry Wilson for music and Miss Rosemary Knight for speech and drama oversee sessions across MACI Auditorium with a Tuesday dance session in the United Church basement. Daytime sessions cost 25 cents and the dancing session is slated for Tuesday evening.
The 4H Light Horse and Pony Club meeting in The Pas was postponed due to storm disruption to Ag. Rep Mr. Doug Gourlay. It is now set for Wednesday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Provincial Building Board Room with Mr. Gourlay in attendance.
The OCCASIN TELEGRAPH reports a Friday night aurora display drawing visitors from across the United States. Street scenes along Edwards Ave and local chatter about daily through freight to Thompson hint at broader regional curiosities and hometown developments.
The Pas Figure Skating Club wrapped its 1966 67 season last Friday. Brenda Hedberg, 12, won the top award for most accomplishment, shown with Bill Shipley club president and Mrs Barry Cornish. Other skaters took preliminary and second tests, while Ice Follies 67 drew about 150 participants. Summer sessions are planned in Brandon with info from Helen Goldstrand.
The Pas Huskies host a wind-up banquet April 29 at 6 30 p.m. in the Legion Hall followed by a dance at 9 00 p.m. The event honors the Huskie Hockey Team for the season and includes the election of an honorary President.
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