11 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1970
Page
1
A report by Hickling Johnston Limited for four firms developing The Pas integrated forestry complex projects The Pas population rising to about 10 700 by year end 1971. The study aims to support local economic development as construction continues at the pulp mill site and power plant.
Festival program notes residents prepared for the 23rd annual Trappers Festival. The article indicates preparations culminated as the big day arrived and the community was in high festival spirit.
Theresa Kennedy who told a hearing on the Landlord and Tenant Act that many tenants fear speaking out under threat of eviction has received the notice to move. The report notes housing concerns raised at the hearing and references further details continued on page 21.
Mayor Harry Trager cuts the ribbon to open The Pas Arena as Herman Reimer and Ed Johanson hold it for the Centennial Committee. The Pas sports complex opened with a 6:30 p.m. minor hockey game drawing the largest turnout in the city’s history, surpassing 25 percent of the population.
The Manitoba Centennial Corporation awarded The Pas Trap Players Festival a $1000 grant. Maitland Steinkopf, the corporation chair, informed Orest Pidskainy of the festival committee of the funding last week. The grant will support the stage show and is seen as a big help for the event. John Flett, who set an 800 pound flour packing record last year, watches Mary Ann Lathlin pack 350 pounds in 1969 and plans to push for a 1000 pound mark this year.
The town approved a bill of 303.65 to cover part of Mayor Harry Trager's Winnipeg hotel and Ottawa trip expenses. The payment, approved at last week's meeting, follows news dispatches that he paid his own way to Ottawa to seek aid for The Pas. Finance chair Vern Bernstrom said the Ottawa visit was authorized in Winnipeg by Councillors Audrey Batchelor and Russ Tawse, with Council backing the payment.
The Pas town council criticizes Batchelor for police handling calling it slap happy and warns residents about an added $20 000 yearly police burden. Councillor Russ Tawse says the council backs a provincial review after visiting Winnipeg to press for a decision on the extra tax impact.
Premier Ed Schreyer will visit The Pas on Friday to attend the Mushers Banquet. He is scheduled to arrive on the afternoon flight and depart for Winnipeg after the 6 30 p.m. banquet at Guy Hall.
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