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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1967
Page
10
Dr M Tack announced at last Wednesday's Council meeting his impending resignation effective at the end of April. Mayor Harry Trager expressed sorrow and hope for a change of heart, noting the conflict between patients and council duties as the reason for leaving.
The Pas Public Library remains closed after this week due to the Spring Assize session. The Library Board plans relocation to 1200 square feet in the Post Office Building basement, with a transfer expected soon and re-opening details to follow.
Bill Moffat elected Festival Chairman succeeding Doug McBride with two years as Vice-Chairman. Festival profits totaled 4300 toward a new arena, including 1300 raised for 1968. Dates set for February 14 to 17, 1968, a Wednesday to Saturday, with Labatt's continuing support and trademark registrations filed.
International Nickel plans a 100 to 150 million pound annual nickel capacity increase in Ontario and Manitoba within three years. At Thompson, output will rise from 110 million pounds to about 170 million pounds by 1969 with four mines in operation. Thompson town population and payroll will grow substantially, and exports from the complex are expected to exceed 1 billion dollars annually.
Dismissal granted on a charge of selling liquor to a minor against Mar del Enterprises Gateway Hotel. Decision reserved on a second charge for permitting a minor in a licensed premise and on a third charge of allowing an intoxicated person on the premises. The third charge was heard on April 18. Continued on page 16.
This Monday May 1st marks the sixth anniversary of the Kinsmen Club's Sportsmen's Dinner with notable guest speakers. Bruce Hudson, 1967 Manitoba representative to the Briar Championship and new Manitoba Curling Association President, will discuss Briar pressures and curling highlights. Jim Rheaume, representing the Canadian Centennial Year Canoe Derby and Commodore of the Gold Rush Derby, will also appear. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15.
Eye witness reports show Nelson River Power Project operations advancing rapidly. Thirty five miles of road opened to the dam and diversion sites while earth moving tops the coffer dam and trenches extend fifty more feet. A hundred five foot deep reservoir will house the generating station as massive machinery works. The shoe fly diversion is complete and rail laid awaits diversion of the CN R main line at Mile 320.
The Local Centennial Music Festival runs May 1 to 5 in The Pas with Mrs J Kerry Wilson of Winnipeg adjudicating music sessions and Miss Rosemary Knight adjudicating speech and drama. Sessions occur Mon to Thu in the MBCI Auditorium with a concurrent event in the United Church basement Tue afternoon and evening. Daytime session prices are 25 cents with pricing for the dancing session Tuesday evening noted.
The 4H Light Horse and Pony Club meeting, postponed from last Thursday due to a storm, is set for Wednesday May 3 at 7 30 p m in the Board Room of the Provincial Building in The Pas with Ag Rep Mr Doug Gourlay in attendance.
Friday night showcased the Aurora Borealis drawing visitors from the United States to the North while city lights glowed. C N R Al Bushby succeeds Stan Williams in The Pas with Ken Hirst hosting. a engraved cup was presented to Bill Humhreys. Bert Melnyk begins an Operations Trainee Course in Winnipeg. Frustration rises over lack of through freight to Thompson. Flin Flon rail service cited as better. Arvid Grant receives identical birthday cards from Calgary and Thompson, eight grandchildren share the sentiment. Centennial Medallions are to be distributed to all students in a special ceremony.
The Pas Figure Skating Club closes its 1966 67 season with Brenda Hedberg receiving the award for most accomplishment at age 12. Brenda and fellow skaters completed preliminary tests with Mary Ann Murphy later to have Ottawa confirm marks. The Ice Follies 67 was held with 150 skaters, followed by Winter Wonderland and Salute to Canada 1967. Summer School will be in Brandon. details from Mrs Helen Goldstrand.
The Pas Huskies wind-up banquet and dance will be held Saturday April 29 at 6 30 p m in the Legion Hall. The event honors the Huskie Hockey Team for the season with an honorary President election during the evening.
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