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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
1
The Pas officials investigate reports of hunting from aircraft between The Pas and Moose Lake. A senior conservation officer says field teams aim to document operations of at least three aircraft, one with a U S registry. Some complaints cite last Sunday as well. No conclusive proof yet.
Health authorities have not satisfactorily diagnosed the illness that struck 15 year old Alice Dorion at Thicket Portage last Sunday. The C N R arranged two special trains to take her to St Anthony's Hospital The Pas. Dr Peter Sommerse northern director of health services for Manitoba received a call stating she was in a semi coma.
The Provincial Health Minister’s authority shuts the Nip House on Edwards Avenue after ongoing efforts to meet health and safety standards. Northern Health Director Dr. Peter Lommerse notes the action is a first for The Pas, amid required equipment repairs, lighting and ventilation upgrades, and fire-safety improvements.
Six communities have entered the 1962 Trappers Festival Queen Contest. The first candidate named is 18 year old Pat Aileen Voisey of Churchill, sponsored by the Churchill Branch, Royal Canadian Legion. Voisey is a Churchill native and Girl Guide Gold Card winner with measurements 36 24 36. Remaining towns Thompson Flin Flon Swan River and Dauphin will name candidates with sponsors set. In The Pas two candidates will vie in an elimination contest sponsored by the Curling Club and Rotary Club.
Hon. Walter Weir noted the opening of northern road tenders as winter closed south of the 53rd parallel. The bids cover 36 miles of the Simonhouse Thompson resource road from Wekusko Snow Lake area and from Kiski Creek, plus a bridge over Sasagui Rapids.
The HERALD announces the start of the second four week period for carrier delivery service in The Pas. Carriers thank households for their cooperation and recognition of those who invited them in to warm up during last week’s rounds. The HERALD management joins in with thanks to readers and carriers.
The Pas Collegiate Auditorium hosted Mr. Llords and his puppet troupe drawing an audience of over four hundred. The one man show showcased a diverse set of puppets including a harp playing monkey and a piano puppet with comical coughing moments. The event highlighted the season for the Overture Concert Association with praise for Llords dexterity and timing.
Jim Gray of the Hudson Bay Route Association spoke at the Resources for Tomorrow Conference in Montreal. He outlined advantages for Western producers and the regional economy, noting contacts with government and transport officials, and the route’s potential may be better known to observers.
The Jackfish Creek crash near The Pas left four dead including Mrs. Stewart Corbett and three children on May 20. Gaye Corbett, 10, survived, and Jontead drove the car involved. The all Flin Flon jury is set to hear the case as trial continues before Justice Ferguson.
The Pas Herald begins two new sports features under Toronto Star Syndicate. Hockey Hints by Lloyd Percival targets young players with mailed picture cards and hints. Curling Cues by Matt Baldwin, Briar Cup winner, offers expert tips.
Patricia Transport, a familiar Manitoba firm, plans moves into the North West Territories. Operations head Jack Carson travels to Winnipeg then Whitehorse before reaching Walston Lake to support Standard Oil drilling operations and transport about 300000 gallons of oil to a Canadian Tungsten site.
President Don Fisher of The Pas Curling Club announced the curling ice is prepared and practice is open tonight before the mixed bonspiel starting tomorrow. He noted slow general season entries and urged winter signups, while a fresh paint job brightens the club rooms and plastic rings under the ice promise improvement.
A Winnipeg government committee will visit The Pas December 11 to 13 to hear local groups submissions on social problems and possible solutions. Members include Deputy Ministers K O Mackenzie C H Chappell and O M M Kay plus J H Legasse. Local arrangements are by the Friendship Council.
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