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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1971
Page
1
Parking meters went into effect April 15 with new tickets printed and distributed. Meter men gained council authority to collect violations if offenders choose to pay at time of violation. Harry stated he now has a shelter and Ed Lambert began with him Friday on a part time basis.
Marcel Chartier of Wescana Hotels stated construction of a $1,000,000 40 room motor hotel on Fischer Avenue across from the Elks Hall is to start June 1 after months of planning. He sought clarity on a land transfer with The Pas town, claiming a prior council resolution and a deal to transfer a 40 foot lane behind lots 14, 15 and 16.
An 8 year old boy remains in Winnipeg Hospital after a hit and run on Seventh Street between Bignell and Settee Avenues last Thursday night April 22. Police report this is the second hit and run this month. Bobby Mullen, of The Pas, was flown to Winnipeg Friday with head injuries.
The 361st Musical Arts and Drama Festival opens Monday May 3 at 9 am in the Margaret Barbour Collegiate. Music classes adjudicated by Miss Cvcil of Winnipeg run Monday and Tuesday at 9 am 1 15 pm and 7 30 pm with 25 cent tickets for all but preschoolers. Wednesday adds speech drama and dancing adjudication by Mrs Ash of Flin Flon with three sessions daily.
The Highways Department warns the Town Council that No 10 Highway through The Pas is not meeting 1970 agreement specs. District Engineer S A Corbett notes contractor backfill compaction and material type were not followed, harming trench settlement. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11.
Kelsey School Division officials express concern over children playing on the Opasquia school grounds after hours and weekends during construction. Secretary Treasurer Ken Perry says the ongoing addition work until 7:30 or 8:00 pm risks serious injury and asks parents to keep children off the grounds. A proposal to close 8th Street between Gordon and Constant Avenue during construction was presented to council, read at the last meeting, but rejected. officials sought closure for school hours only to give kids more recreation space.
Flood conditions hit the Carrot River Valley as water backs up for miles due to a snow-blocked trench. West end remains blocked by about half a mile of snow two to three feet deep, delaying drainage and harming fields. An estimated 200 dollars could have opened the strip earlier.
Councillor Wilchowy vented feeling of being forgotten after a Winnipeg trip April 13 to press a land sale for a new Public Works garage and other items. He sought a $1 land price, citing prior sales to Keewatin Community College and the Provincial Building. The council's aim was to obtain the land for $1, hoping provincial courtesy would be returned. The report notes a continuation on page 14.
CN R offered a week long driver training course in The Pas for 44 local employees. Two instructors from CNR Express Driver Training in Winnipeg conducted the sessions, with CN noting courses across Manitoba reaching about 600 participants last year.
Miss Edna Sparrow of Flin Flon appeared in Magistrate Court on two charges arson and public mischief stemming from a March 3 fire at Alliance Church on Patrick Avenue and a fire in William Booths car the same day. Remanded for counsel and assigned Orchard Bancroft Whidden Mayer. psychiatric exam requested and granted.
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