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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1963
Page
27
Local news from The Pas and area covers visits, weddings, and schooling. The report highlights Trappers' Festival activities, Legion events, square dancing and dance jamboree plans, and a Cinderella stage production with elaborate costumes and lighting.
The article outlines derby rules mandating a driver stay on the sleigh from start to finish, with limited off sled activity only for entanglement. It lists prizes including a large annual cup, a permanent miniature, and cash prizes. Also mentions world champion derby trophies and ticket info at Festival Headquarters, Cambrian Hotel.
Highlight of the week was the Zone Meeting held in the Legion Hall Saturday evening.
The Teenage Dancers held a Valentine gathering in the basement of Guy Halls with a lunch by the lunch committee and games from the entertainment committee. The club thanks Mr Harkness for his 30 generous support and training in dancing last week. Mr and Mrs Taylor were present. no dancing next week but scheduled for the following week per Kathleen Smith.
Tickets for both performances are sold only at the arena door with all seats rush. Tonight's admission is adults one dollar and children fifty cents. Friday matinee prices are adults one dollar and children twenty five cents. The Figure Skating Club.
Fishermen and women test winter angling during the Trappers' Festival organized by The Pas Game and Fish Association on the Saskatchewan River. Men compete Friday 2 to 3 pm, women 3 to 4 pm, children 16 and under Saturday 9 30 to 10 30 am. Each class awards 15 dollars. Co operating with Park Hannesson the group also stages a snowshoe race and net setting events Saturday 10 30 am on the river west of the bridge.
The 16th annual Trappers Festival opens with a Musher's Banquet in Guy Hall at 6 30 tonight. Guest speaker is Jack Freedman of Flin Flon. Tickets are scarce at 1 25 with festival garb required. The Rotary Club handles arrangements. menu includes stew bannock and jam swamp water tea.
Eight candidates from The Pas Flin Flon Cranberry Portage Churchill Yorkton Snow Lake and Winnipeg contend for Fur Queen honors at Friday events in The Pas. Judging on personality Thursday at Festival Fair and on beauty Friday at Fur Fashion Show precedes a secrecy crowned ceremony at the Ice Palace.
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