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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1975
Page
1
The Herald will publish one day early next week to showcase the Trappers' Festival events. Advertising deadlines move to noon Monday February 10 with all ads due by then. The Herald offices will be closed Friday February 14 to allow staff a holiday.
The Pas Band Council will opt out of the master tuition agreement and authorize direct negotiations with the Kelsey School Division. The Band will receive federal funds directly and negotiate its own deal, with a meeting slated at Band offices today. Superintendent Harold Grundy called the gathering important and urged trustee attendance.
The Pas Town releases minutes showing a six million loan from the Department of Indian Affairs at 12 percent to fund the Otineka Development Corporation and The Pas Indian Band Council project to 1977. Minutes note prior plans for private bridge financing and an eight to ten percent grant mix.
Indian Affairs official A W Fereday outlined repayment starting one month after the shopping centre opens and suggested 8 percent would draw public scrutiny while 12 percent seems realistic with a grant. Mr Bancroft proposed approving the debenture at 12 percent so Otineka and the Band can press the Treasury Board for the promised 8 percent.
Residents urged the Planning Commission to uphold the 1000 square foot minimum for Wood Acres homes while MHRC seeks a 960 square foot variation. The hearing, with potential Municipal Appeal Board review, starts at 7:30 PM next Monday and drew concerns over future variation requests.
Howie Larke of Labatt's presented a 1500 cheque to George Takashima, Festival Chair, as part of a 7500 prize fund for the World Championship Dog Race. The Pas Indian Band declined a 1200 prize gift, prompting talk of dropping the freight race. Directors seek additional funds and plan a press conference in Winnipeg plus various festival preparations and ice sculpture displays.
The Kelsey School Division Board decided no program cuts but general economies will be necessary next year to maintain educational quality. Superintendent Harold Grundy warned of a looming budget strain amid inflation. Trustees to meet Wanless residents Feb 20 to discuss kindergarten and bussing and schedule an initial discussion with the Town on mutual concerns.
The Town of The Pas criticizes the provincial decision to locate 12 000 square feet of Northern Affairs offices in The Pas Regional Shopping Centre. Mayor Doug McBride questions tax impacts and urges keeping the space within town limits to boost municipal revenue. He notes bids and timing raise concerns about provincial haste and downtown tax base effects.
The Pas Council will appoint only one voting member to the Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission after an in camera meeting. The LGC protested the Town's three councillors on the panel, demanding adherence to by law and threatening withdrawal if unresolved. Timothy Coutu, 18, pleaded guilty to theft in a gasoline siphoning case and received ten days in The Pas Correctional Institute.
The Town releases a Garth Crockett letter to E R Crucker detailing insurance for the Otineka complex and progress on development. It notes Band Council support for rapid development and zoning, pending public works guidance, with bids from Neon and options for a 300A double faced sign system. The note discusses funding needs, profitability estimates, and potential site changes including roof signage to avoid missing information for traffic.
John Lawrence Lathlin aged 19 of The Pas Reserve is committed for trial on five counts of murder over the five shooting deaths at the Umpherville Settlement last September. The preliminary inquiry finished last week and the trial is scheduled for the spring assizes in April.
Lee Winterton of 143 Cook Avenue The Pas won 25000 in the Western Canada Lottery. Ticket 1974773 matched in the latest draw, with Winterton told of his win at 11:00 Friday. He works for Manitoba Forestry Resources Lumber Division, is married with two children, and will travel to Lethbridge Alberta for a televised draw offering another 250000.
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