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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1977
Page
1
In 12 hours two anglers, Bill Donaldson and Mary DeBeer, both 30 pounders, shared the top catch at Mile 15. DeBeer landed a 30.12 pound trout, 41 inches long with a 27 inch girth while Donaldson weighed 30.08 pounds, 40 inches long and a 27 inch girth.
Keewatin Community College in The Pas trims 250000 from a 3.5 million budget this year, eliminating most avocational courses. Principal Lois Britton cites higher university budgets and recoverable funds, noting enrollment drop from 1400 to 440 and possible program reinstatement only with higher tuition or budget increases.
Al Yaskiw, superintendent of the Kelsey School Division, rebuts Councillor Bert Hayes who called the division's administration appalling and pushes back on accusations of budget waste. He denies a $300,000 office project and notes staffing scales tied to student numbers versus town population.
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer will visit The Pas for an N D P Meet the Premier evening on April 29. The event at Guy Hall features a 5 30 to 6 30 cocktail hour, a smorgasbord, a 7 30 address and a one hour Q A session with local residents and voters. Minister Ron McBryde and former N D P figures will attend with tickets available through local N D P members.
Manitoba Minister of Northern Affairs McBryde responds to Charles Huband leader of the Liberal Party accusing him of making reckless remarks about the party’s campaign. Huband says Edwin Jebb and Andrew Kirkness are being bought to run as Liberals. McBryde calls the party desperate and funding candidates.
Two brothers Robert and Rodrick Purdy die in a Bracken Dam canoe accident on April 20 after a canoe capsized on the Carrot River. David Hamm, who witnessed the event, flagged help. the bodies were recovered after dragging resumed post ice movement. Robert Purdy, 20, and Rodrick Purdy, 21, are survived by their parents and siblings. Robert is survived by his wife Janice.
The School Board decides to install a red flashing hot line in the Board Room at Guy Hall to reach trustees during meetings. Trustees Mostat and Joyce push for instant access while Chairman Harapiak opposes privacy of meetings. Rules and procedures remain undecided as staff await the first red flash.
Dr A S Banks reports a diphtheria case admitted to the Children's Ward at St Anthony's Hospital The Pas The child was isolated and moved to Winnipeg Visitors will be restricted and ward contacts screened Parents urged to check immunization records and contact Public Health at 623 6411 if not up to date Early diphtheria symptoms fever and sore throat require medical advice
The Manitoba Department of Highways Motor Vehicle Branch reminds motorists that April 30 is the last day studded tires may be used on vehicles in the province.
Manager H Esson Gale of The Pas Credit Union reports the branch is one of 30 Manitoba credit unions in the red with 1976 deficits exceeding 515000 in liabilities over assets. He notes 1975 net profit 22800 due to a 100000 bad loan recovery and blames high Bank of Canada rates for slower member growth.
Hundreds of cyclists enjoyed warm weather last weekend as Lori Goldstrand Lorraine Reid and Allison Perry joined others on the roads. RCMP remind riders unlicensed bikes are illegal and that road rules apply to bicycles as they patrol cyclists in the coming days.
RCMP report weekend thefts at Scott Bateman Junior High and Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute. Cash over 500 dollars stolen from the volleyball fund, 36 plus 780 in damage, and 1200 plus in damages at MBCl. Windows, broken doorknobs, and alarm outage cited. Fingerprints taken. no suspects yet.
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