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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1977
Page
1
Craig Gamache a 17 year old Grade 12 student at MBCI won a Manitoba poetry contest with his six line piece Northern Morning.Over 800 poets entered and his poem appeared in Poetry of Manitoba on page 29 beneath a sunrise lake photo.
Official 1977 Trappers Festival lineup announced with tosses of honors for 1948 founders. Lieutenant Governor Bud Jobin to present scroll to Roger Carriere as parade opens Tuesday evening. Noel Wuttunee joins artists displaying at Otineka Mall. Old Cabin Coffee House relocated to United Church Basement for festival week.
Acting Mayor Mardene Premachuk and Fire Chief Neal Puckett honored Captain John Knowles with a Gold Helmet Award for surviving a December 22 incident when a hose coupling struck him and knocked him unconscious during a fire. The Safety Supply Company awards honor those saved by helmet use.
Manitoba Labour Minister Russ Paulley ruled ManFor must shorten a four week layoff of 400 Woodlands employees by two weeks and may require a further two week extension with a total of 12 weeks notice if needed. The decision followed union charges that sufficient notice was not given under the Employment Standards Act.
The Pas Town Council tentatively approves a Development Plan and asks Municipal Planning Branch to draft documents for first reading. Seven resolutions aim to shape the plan including zoning changes at the industrial park and NE Town corner, plus Neighborhood Improvement Program areas. Councillor Manych notes plans aren’t final and a public meeting will follow objections.
Ad ministrator Dennis Magnusson of St Anthony's Hospital says a Fire Commission inspection found about 150 recommendations but notes many are nit picky and relate to an old wing. He expects a full report later this month and a February 24 meeting to discuss implications. If implemented, major renovations may be required but no shutdown is expected.
The Pas council approved four amendments to the traffic by-law granting tow away powers for vehicles left unattended over 48 hours or violating no parking rules during snow removal and street maintenance. New rules also allow towing for vehicles blocked by barricades or indicating closed streets and empower temporary traffic devices during emergencies and construction.
The Pas designates Area A and Area B for NIP eligibility as the town moves toward a Neighbourhood Improvement project. Areas bound by the river, CNR mainline, Third Street and Bell Avenue along with areas from Third to Seventh Street including Bignell and Settee await Government approval and priority planning. Tony Moule notes the NS Program funds major projects and home repairs with low interest loans and potential loan forgiveness, with selection, planning, and implementation phases ahead.
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