Opening of St. Anthony's General Hospital Celebrated
The Pas community and Sisters of Charity celebrate the upcoming opening of St. Anthony's General Hospital. Financed largely by Manitoba and Canadian taxpayers, renovations face delays as bond sales for the pledged $135,000 debenture falter. The Town seeks alternative funding while praising volunteers and the community for their efforts.
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St. Anthony’s General Hospital
Sisters of Charity
Pas
Beginning Of The End At Manitoba New Start
Al Loveridge quits acting executive director post at Manitoba New Start in The Pas as federal and provincial authorities fail to agree on a yearly one million dollar funding plan for five years. Loveridge shifts toward principalship at Assiniboine Community College while NewStart faces collapse and board reshuffles. Public access to NewStart files is urged.
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al Loveridge
Manitoba
Pas
Loveridge
Bill Thomas
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon
Pas Town Council Purchases Paddy Wagon
From the Fourth Chair account, the Pas Town Council notes a meeting where a new paddy wagon was bought after 6 to 7 months of work, with about $2000 in repairs to the old wagon. The item is hailed as a major achievement of 19 1.
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Pas
Twin Motors wins bid and council debates parking by law
Twin Motors was the successful bidder and delivery is expected in about 60 days. The piece notes repairs on the paddy wagon costing nearly $250 and an ongoing dispute over reserved parking fees versus existing by law. Council members clash over policy and by law compliance as motorists are urged to pay the $2.00 violation.
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Twin Motors
Winnipeg
Sokulski
Mr. Sokulski
Council
Motorist
Pollution by Tom Hasker at ten years old
A young speaker laments pollution’s impact on lakes, fish, and wildlife. The poem warns of mills and boats harming waters, with cans and detergents discarded by campers. It contrasts beauty with decay and foresees habitats disappearing as birch trees are stripped and springs polluted.
Closing of the Winton Swimming Pool in The Pas
The Winton Swimming Pool ends operations this Friday August 27 with plans to fill in or demolish the site. Swimming lessons continue with final exams on the 26 and the public is urged to visit before it closes, noting the pool has served residents since 1957 and the town lacks an indoor replacement.
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Manitoba
Winton
Saskatchewan
R.C, M,p
Kelsey Recreation Council
The
Pas
Lonce
Summer Fun Ends With Community Playground Program
Shirley Morrison reports the eight week playground program wraps up this Thursday August 26 at 2 00 p m with a Bar BQ at the Picnic Area followed by free swimming. The week features baseball soccer at Centennial Park and a puppet show for seniors at St Pauls Residence plus daily sports sing songs and crafts.
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St. Paul's
Devon Park
Centennial Park
TV Schedule Fragments Show August to September
Broadcast grid lists daily programs from CBC TV including Sesame Street The Irish Rovers Flying Circus and The Edge of Night across August 26 to September 1 with varied morning afternoon and evening slots. Notable entries include Major League Baseball 1:00 CBC News 1:29 Met. News & Sports 11:34 Sports and The Tonight style lineups.
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Ed Alien
Mr. Dressup
Chez Helene
North Maple St
the Irish Rovers
Met. News & Sports
Eliahanie
Isabel
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Teralo
Ak Community Newspaper
P.O. Box
Norman Publishers Ltd
Third Street
the Pas, Manitoba
Doug McBride
Larry Hastings
Canada
St. Anthony's Hospital
Tom Hasker
By Carolyn Hill
Shirley Morrison
Service Electric
iRadio & T.V. Service
P.I.T
Edwards Ave
C. F. I. Real Estate
Cal
Avis
Cal Gibson
Anne Haukaas
Ifriday
Julia
Tommy Hunter
Rial Electric
Cdupe
Stan
Piffie & Co
Bill Cosby
Suzuki
CBC News
Obama
Beverley Hillbiites
Annie
Kiahanie
Dial Electric Co
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