11 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
1
RCMP report three men died when a late model truck rolled several times into a ditch and 4 feet of water north of The Pas around 12:20 a.m. Sunday. Two women and an eight-year-old boy survived with minor injuries. autopsy ordered.
The body of William Alexander Martin, 35, of Flin Flon, was recovered from Clearwater Lake at about 10 p.m. Friday, two hours after friends reported him missing. Martin had been with friends at Sunset Beach near The Pas in a house trailer. his body was found in five feet of water about 100 feet from shore. He was involved in the construction of the new wing of St Anthony Hospital.
Opasquia Days run Wednesday to Saturday with an opening flaming arrow by Chief Gordon Lathlin at 6 00 PM. Wednesday night events at Dick Bell Park Pike Lake while other days use reserve sports grounds and Saskatchewan River. Paddling events at Pike Lake and the 120 mile no portage canoe race begins Thursday 9 30 AM over three days with paddlers from Flin Flon Moose Lake Cumberland House and Sturgeon Landing. The winner is based on the best three day time.
The Pas shows a population of 7 856, up from about 6 000 in 1970, per the just completed Canadian census. Males outnumber females by a narrow margin with 3 810 and 3 ? 8? 05, and 21 residents are aged 90 or over. The 20 24 age group for family heads remains the largest, with 406 male and 141 female heads.
The Pas Herald reports a mechanic lien claim tied to several forest complex companies was settled by agreement for 105000 dollars with no costs, involving E. K. Mason.
Mr and Mrs Harry Landels longtime The Pas residents were honored as their entire family gathered this summer. The couple, married 40 years in The Pas, raised five children with 18 grandchildren. Relatives traveled from California Calgary and Whitehorse. first time in 20 years all members were together. Landels, 88, plans another reunion in 1983. Florence, 78, joins in the event. Photo taken in July.
Town council clashed over a WinnipEg paddy wagon purchase price of 4568 97 with Mayor Trager vetoing the 3 2 vote. Councillor Sokulski backed the deal amid disputes on invitational tenders and budget overrun warnings from McBride and Hayes. The meeting featured accusations, a lease purchase debate, and a $64 05 fur repair bill for employee Steve Hrabachuk.
Canadian National Railways has moved the first six carloads of nickel copper ore concentrates from the Maisbridge Mine in northern Manitoba to Sudbury smelter facilities. CN plans a fleet of 50 100-ton gondola cars and expects about 100000 tons annually once full production starts, with a 2140 foot siding and 300 foot spur built near Wabowden, 90 miles south of Thompson.
Town engineer Steve Samu told Council that preliminary work for a 1972 paving program could start in fall with design to finish by March 1 1972 and construction to begin August 1 1972. He outlined collaboration with Winnipeg and provincial highways officials and noted engineering crews would assist with field surveys.
Kelsey Recreation Commission moves to purchase a new ice machine from Steinbach Precision Enterprises at 3020 dollars, including an extra blade, to be installed before October opening. Council notes 1971 capital budget of 5250 dollars and authorizes procurement following quotations.
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