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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1972
Page
1
Parker and Nelson failed in a second bid to rezone the Seventh Street Cathedral Avenue corner to C1 neighborhood commercial for a convenience store. Town Planning denied the request and Town Council upheld the denial after the applicants presented their own plan.
The Overture Concert Association elected the executive for the 1972 73 season at a general meeting on April 17. Hank Light was named president for the coming year. Reelected are Mrs. Audrey Bachelor Edna Whiaker Mary Williamson Arlene Johnson Winona Hanover. New members include Hank Light Fran Wershler Ila Henderson Fran Coulter Gil Cotton Strini Reddy Helen Howe from Overture Headquaters Vancouver.
Local residents invite turnout to discuss Halcrow Lake restoration efforts. A meeting is set for 8 30 p m Friday at 754 Taylor Avenue to hear concerns and plan action with community members.
The Pas Town Council heard Murray Ducharme of the Manitoba Metis Association outline a seasonal hostel plan from May 1 to September 30. The project would be housed at The Pas Friendship Centre, run by a local board not funded by the Metis Association, with a council rep on the board. Funding would cover staffing and equipment under state grants, with final approval contingent on location and administration by the Centre board.
The Huskies held their annual banquet last Saturday night with modest attendance but a successful overall event. Gerry Ferguson spoke and reflected on hockey life while several awards were handed to Doug Gallagher Bobby Ford Louise Blace and Ti with Fern Blouin presenting the top scorer trophy.
The Pas Curling Club holds its annual meeting with the wind-up on Saturday night April 29 at the Elks Hall. President Les Preedy says the combined event should boost turnout and election of officers is on the agenda.
The Pas faces a 12 mill residential property tax rise as councilors clash over absorbing a higher budget. Finance chair Doug McBride cites the doubled Special School Levy from 249000 to 496000 as a core cause, while Mayor Kennedy warns the town cannot absorb the burden and sends the issue to Winnipeg and the provincial government. Councillor Jim Fasano notes the report echoes a 1966 warning amid pressure on other programs.
Mayor Jack Kennedy says the city cannot absorb the proposed tax rise and plans to seek help from Winnipeg. He notes the increase stems mainly from the Special School levy with rumors of a $100 000 rise. Officials discuss commercial and residential mill rates and government buildings subject to full taxation.
Manitoba will move clocks forward one hour the night of April 29 into April 30 under the Official Time Act marking a six month daylight saving period. The change takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, advancing to 3 a.m. on April 30.
The Manitoba Department of Highways warns motorists to remove studded tires from all vehicles by May 3 in the province.
The Manitoba Indian Brotherhood reaches agreement with Manitoba Premier and federal Indian Affairs to have Federal Audit Services audit its books. A program audit will assess spending across areas and outcomes, then be reviewed by the Brotherhood’s 54 chiefs and both governments before any public release.
The Pas Bowling Association held its spring wind up at the Gay Hall on April 22 with prizes for high scores and most wins each night. Trophies went to bowlers hitting 300 or more pins in a game, and the 300 Club includes June Joyal Don Herbert Rene Raulin Stan Jenks Charlie Burkey Sonny Lavallee Frank Houghton Dennis Fiddler Jerry.
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