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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1967
Page
19
John Flett delivered a 15 feet 6 inch stone throw to edge Joe Ross who settled for second with 15 feet 2 inches. Gordon McGillvary claimed third at 14 feet 11 inches as the crowd eyed future bullseye counts.
Irvin Constant won the long distance race from the start with Louis Lathlin second and Alec Constant third. Albert Ballantyne claimed first in the spear throw with 63 feet 5 inches, followed by Philip Dorion and Charlie G. Constant. Joe Ross won the pack race with Albert Ballantyne near him, while Charlie T. Constant led in the leg throw with 22 feet 5 inches. The day ended with a Pee Wee baseball game as The Pas Braves defeated Vince Leah's Winnipeg team, though the final score was not reported.
Bell expressed sorrow at leaving and said Indians would become an integral part of the community. The farewell ceremony was conducted in both Indian and English, with a rough translation of monument hieroglyphics serving as foreword.
The board notes earlier school openings due to a Trappers Festival holiday. Trustees report ongoing bus route strain with Rahl's Island and Carrot River runs, referring the issue to the transportation committee for solutions.
The board reports elementary teachers are well qualified and hired under the new grant system. Only teachers for retarded classes are on permits due to the field being new, with no candidates available. Credit for the improved outlook goes to Mr. Harold Grundy who recently spent days in Winnipeg locating and interviewing applicants.
The piece notes autumn football in Canada from Halifax to Victoria, with youth leagues and intercollegiate play shaping a two level scene. A Toronto effort seeks an all Canada amateur final between college and senior champions, dubbed the Little Grey Cup, led by coach John Bennett.
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