Opasquia Indian Days Crown Indian Princess
The Indian Princess pageant at Otineka Mall crowned 16 year old Marlene Ballantyne of Umpherville Settlement as Indian Princess with Wanda Chaboyer and Lydia Lathlin as first and second runners-up. About 1000 spectators attended as Master of Ceremonies Nathan McGillivary praised the turnout and encouraged participation. Official opening was Wednesday at Pike Lake with the 120 mile Canoe Classic starting at Riverside Park and events to follow at Otineka Mall and Reserve Soccer Field.
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Otineka Mall
Marlene Ballantyne
Umpherville Settlement
Rosina Cook
Marlene
Albert Ballantyne
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute
Wanda Chaboyer
Youngs Point
The
Pas
McGillivary
Umpherville
Pike Lake
Riverside Park
Construction of six story elderly home underway in The Pas
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corp retendered the Cambrian Hotel lot project after higher bids. Arc Enterprises of Winnipeg won a 1.443 million dollar contract, replacing Delta Construction. The design trims 51 suites and 3,600 square feet of commercial space to save costs. Local labor will be used where possible.
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Third Street
Edwards Avenue
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Arc Enterprises Limited
Winnipeg
Delta Construction of
Don Manych
MHRC
Manuch
Manitoba
Arc Enterprises
Clarence Karanduik
The
Pas
Karanduik
Watts Brothers
Manitoba correctional officers strike province wide
About forty northern Manitoba correctional officers walked out at 8 00 a m as part of a province wide strike affecting Headingly Brandon the Manitoba Youth Centre and The Pas The guards demand parity with Federal guards noting a 12 2 percent increase granted last October while the province offers 7 1 percent They accuse the government of bad faith and bargaining in bad faith amid rising assaults and harassment in both juvenile and adult centres The strike follows unresolved contracts for corrections Social Sciences and Education groups within the Manitoba Government Employees Association
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Pat Joyce
Northern Manitoba
Manitoba Government Employees Association
Joyce
Headingly
Brandon
Manitoba Youth Centre
Pas
Government of Manitoba
MGEA
Anti Inflation Board
MHRC prices raise questions on Bell Avenue homes
Public scrutiny grows over MHRC pricing of nine Bell Avenue homes ranging from 44800 to 54800 dollars. Spokesman Bob Clarkson defends costs citing interim financing, architect fees, escalation and design complexity while noting homes are sold at cost. An observer from Nor Plains Development contests MHRC's per unit prices with a contract for identical homes.
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MHRC
Nine Bell Avenue
Bob Clarkson
Bell Avenue
Dave Andreychuk
Nor- Plains Development Ltd
McBryde selected again as NDP candidate for The Pas
Ron McBryde is the NDP candidate for The Pas in the upcoming provincial election after a unanimous July vote at the Friendship Centre. Speakers praising his community work and commitment urged party support as McBryde outlined north area programs including housing, recreation, road upgrades, and health services with a focus on seniors and accessibility.
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McBryde
NDP
Pas
Ron McBryde
Harry Harapiak
Friendship Centre
Harapiak
Percy Mink
Easterville
New Democratic Party
Elmer Arnold
Mary and
Terry Shillington
Gladys
Shillington
Howard Pawley
Pawley
North
Legislative Assembly
Kelsey
K.C.C
Hugo Bay
Parks Branch
Rocky Lake
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Opasaquia
M.C. Nathan McGillivary
Ject
Fraser Small
Cambrian Hotel
Eagle
Hawk
Bignell Bridge
Dwight Watts
Watts Brothers Construction
Pas Correctional Institute
Gerri Stowman
Grace Lake
Carrot River Valley
Manfor
Pasquia
Marigold Centre
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