Blas Vig Kpee 1 Mane
Blas Vig Kpee 1 mane gathers as the event features regional debuts and local entrants. Organizers list participants and limited entries with details on venue and schedule.
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1969
Page
3
Blas Vig Kpee 1 mane gathers as the event features regional debuts and local entrants. Organizers list participants and limited entries with details on venue and schedule.
In The Pas agitation rose over CFI opening a temporary office at The Tack House on Constant and Tenth. Critics argue it violates town planning and poses traffic risks, while CFI calls the move practical and temporary until plant-site offices are ready.
On Sunday February 2 Groundhog Harry at The Pas prepares to leave his burrow near Chur chill Forest Industries. After a long winter rest he considers waking for the annual tradition though old age makes the forecast harder and he contemplates sleeping in again.
Ratepayers in the Local Government District of Consol will vote on a money by law for St. Anthony's Hospital. The Consol LGD covers Carrot Valley west of The Pas Rahls Island Grace Lake Wanness Cranberry Portage and nearby settlements. A private member's bill proposes a hospital vote for The Pas town and Consol LGD during the next Manitoba Legislature session.
The Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre Student Council sponsors a variety night in the school gym on Thursday February 6 at 8 p.m. The show features about 20 students performing singing skits comedy and other acts for 50 cents admission.
Tickets for the 1969 Trappers Festival Stage Show All Rendezvous and Mushers Banquet go on sale at Festival Headquarters in the Cambrian Hotel Lobby. Florence Harvey leads the staff. Hours vary from 5 p.m to 9 p.m on Feb 10 11 and 9 a.m to 12 midnight Feb 12 13 14 with Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m. All Rendezvous tickets must be bought in advance.
Dr Walton of the Associated Medical Clinic warns that a shortage of doctors may force residents in the north to rely on second best medical services unless action is taken. He stresses his views are personal and not the clinic's. Clinic members have not decided on opting in or out of the compulsory medical insurance plan. A weekend meeting with the press was planned.
Premier Walter Weir and Health Minister George Johnson announced a new Manitoba plan to cover medical services in homes, doctors offices, and hospitals starting April 1. The Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Corporation will administer the program with a $9.80 family premium and a full range of doctor and hospital services.
Negotiations between the Kelsey School Division and its teachers may be completed this week. Bill McLean, chairman of the board's negotiating committee, said fringe benefits are largely settled with only wages remaining. The board offered a two percent increase after the teachers sought eight percent.
The power toboggan races move from the river to the Exhibition Grounds due to river slush. Races run around the outside of the track with 15 laps on the closed course starting at 1 p.m. Thursday February 13. Roy Sheppard leads The Pas Power Toboggan Club amid inquiries from across Manitoba and beyond.
Raymond Massey Builders Ltd visited The Pas to discuss housing development linked to the forestry complex. The Pas Annex, south of the Vocational School, recently acquired for $1.00, could host up to 1800 dwellings. A three way deal with CFI and the Manitoba Government aims to provide land for up to 500 units for incoming workers at the camp.
The Pas joins Northwest Territories Centennial plans with a 750 mile toboggan race to Yellowknife and an Arctic winter games budget of 608000 dollars for March 10 to 14. A Anchorage to Yellowknife car tally over 1100 miles is planned along with two canoe races.
Two men from Wabowden and Pukatawagan are held on coroner warrants after their wives were found dead. Coroner Evans Premachuk says the deaths are unconnected and bodies were badly bruised. Both have been sent to Winnipeg for pathology. inquests opened and adjourned pending results.
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