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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
8
The Pas Huskies surged to the top of the Parkland league after consecutive wins over Swan River and Minitonas. Tuesday night they beat Swan River with the Rockford brothers tallying six of nine points, Teddy, Paul, and Bob leading the attack.
Ford scored twice for the Huskies with others marking Webbe Gardiner and rookie Ron Cran. Ron Livingston tallied both Swan River goals as Lawrence faced 60 shots and Gallagher 51. Kozik refereed 12 penalties in a hard fought night with three fights. Rock Gall agher and Livingston earned top stars. Huskies beat Minitonas 5-4 Thursday to lead the league.
The Pas Blues defeated the Carrot River Loggers 27 to 0 in a full sixty minute game. The Blues continued a season trend, scoring 38 goals while conceding only two in their last two matches. Ronnie Constant led scoring with six, joined by Albert Stevens and Wayne Young.
Four players each notched a hat trick for the Blues including Alex Constant Tommy Sinclair and Danny Highway while Arnold Constant added two and Doug Garriock and Peter Meekis each scored once. Butch Flurry led with seven assists though he failed to light the lamp. Jim Gort earned the shutout as Ron Chalmers issued one penalty.
The speaker discusses being called half breeds and treated differently from treaty Indians, noting issues around treaty rights, mixed heritage, and discrimination. He reflects on attempts to fit as white in hard work, ongoing prejudice, and resilience despite hurtful treatment.
The speaker recalls retiring then becoming a Metis chief at Moose Lake in 1967 and attending Winnipeg conferences. He describes joining Northern Affairs programs, electing a mayor and council in 1969, and pushing for social and economic development while stressing unity and self governance for Metis people.
Fasano proposes provincial library grants and a two year paying program for The Pas starting next spring. He notes conflicts between a proposed Consol district financing and water and sewer connections on treaty land. He urges clear tax agreements and cites concerns over safety near The Pas schools.
The remarks frame safety concerns alongside financial realities. Fasano notes The Pas Indian Band and local groups must unite with Kelsey School Division and ACM Police to present a united front to government. Mayor Kennedy backs the approach and promises a meeting with Mr McBryde early in the New Year to shape consensus and goodwill.
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