Horticulture Show Set at Gay Hall August 13
The Pas and District Horticultural Society invites the public to view local flowers vegetables fruit grains and grasses at Gay Hall on Wednesday August 13. The event runs from noon to 8 p.m with merit certificates awarded at 8 p.m to longtime contributors. A silver collection aids expenses and copies of Prairie Garden will be sold. Prospective exhibitors should contact R O Schlick room 3 Provincial Offices Bldg.
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Pas and District Horticultural Society
Gay Hall
Canada
O, Schlick
Vandals Slash RCMP Tires On Private Car
Vandals slashed two new tires on the private car of a local RCMP member. Tires valued at 112 dollars. Police urge anyone with information to contact the local police station.
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RCMP
Western Canada's Rodeo Draws Record Crowds
Hot weather and strong entertainment boosted this year’s two day rodeo with record attendance. Officials report over 1500 admitted Sunday and high Monday turnout. The pony chuckwagon and pony chariot events drew top Western Canada teams, with local squads outperforming rivals from Swan River and Calgary Stampede. Fast times and close finishes highlighted several races. The Profit Brothers Trophy honored best overall chuckwagon.
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Western
Canada
Swan River
Calgary Stampede
Profit Brothers
4 H Light Horse Show Draws CBC Film Crew
Local 4H Light Horse and Pony Club showcased for friends and a CBC crew filming the largest club in western Canada. Grand Champion Neil Profit led results with Gail Helstrom as reserve. junior champion Janice Bodnar and reserve Diane Bigelow. senior champion Lynda Helstrom with Jean Carpenter as reserve. Kevin Profit and Garry Lagimodiere crowned junior and reserve in saddle classes.
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4H Light Horse and Pony Club
CBC
Canada
Pal
Neil Profit
Gail Helstrom
Janice Bodnar
Diane Bigelow
Dennis Waller
Lynda Helstrom
Jean Carpenter
Kevin Profit
Garry Lagimodiere
Police patrols sweep Clearwater Lake cabins for break ins
RCMP Rural Detachment assigns special patrols including a foot patrol at Clearwater Lake to stop weekend break ins since early May. Loot mostly liquor, with radios sometimes present but not taken. limited damage. Key incidents clustered between Campers Cove and Mile 18, others across the bay. Investigators pursue leads as owners fear leaving cabins unguarded.
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RCMP
Clearwater Lake
Camper's Cove
Mile 18
New Kraft Paper Mill For The Pas Planned
A $28 million kraft paper mill will be added to The Pas integrated forest complex. M.P. Industrial Mills Limited, formed with Wilhelmstaler Papierfabriek Gesellschaft of West Germany, will operate the 350 ton mill employing 120 people. Construction starts this fall, aiming for early 1971 operation.
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Pas
Ed Schreyer
M.P. Industrial Mills Limited
Wilhelmstaler Papierfabriek Gesellschaft
West Germany
The
Herald
CFI
Kraft Pa
C.F.I. Offices Complete Move to New Site
Churchill Forest Industries finishes moving to a new site north of town. The Project Office and Wood's Division Office have relocated from the previous site. Current offices are trailers with a permanent building planned on the drawing board for later construction.
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Churchill Forest Industries
Wood
Rodeo Pony Chuckwagon Races Stir Crowd at Western Canada Show
The week’s rodeo featured top pony chuckwagon and pony chariot teams from western Canada. Calf scramble yielded tough moments with contestants pushing calves. both contestants and calves left the arena bruised while the top photo captured an exciting finish.
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Canada
Car Check Caravan Audits 260 Cars For Safety
Over 260 different cars passed through the Car Check Clinic last week run by the Department of Transportation. Supervisor Jack Sinnock noted a good turnout and strong support for the program, even at a five dollar fee. Twelve vehicles were found hazardous and required repairs, including worn ball joints and bad brakes. One Flin Flon car had such severe ball joints it could not be driven home. Officials warned a minor bump could cause an accident.
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Jack Sinnock
Department of Transportation
Flin Flon
No Survey Results Delayed for The Pas Annex Subdivision
The Pas council notes final results of the annex survey have not arrived at the Town Office. Councillor Stu Carey says results appear overdue and inquiries are being made to determine the delay.
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Pas Annex
Stu Carey
Colourful Parade Draws Hundreds in The Pas
Hundreds gathered in The Pas for a vibrant parade staged by The Pas and District Exhibition Association. The day featured warm temperatures and notable shifts with fewer bicycles and more youngsters on horseback, signaling changing parade entries as crowds enjoyed the display.
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The
Pas
Pas and District Exhibition Association
Indians To Sit On Inquest For Two-Year-Old David Constant
An inquest into the July 6 death of two year old David Constant, believed killed by a vehicle in front of his home on The Pas Reserve, will be held at 7 PM on August 1. Coroner Evans Premachuk says the empanelled jury includes four Indians from the Reserve, the first time Indigenous people have served on a coroner's inquest here.
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David Constant
Pas Reserve
Evans Premachuk
Premachuk
Arena Coast Arena Coast: Final arena construction in progress
Town Council has appointed Gerry de Beer owner of The Pas Florists to supervise the final construction stage of the arena complex. Councillor Stu Carey notes progress is good with steel almost complete and interior work underway including plumbing and wiring. de Beer will report directly to the council on progress.
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Gerry de Beer
Pas Florists
Stu Carey
de Beer
Council
Carey
Dr. Carey
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