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Winter Fun and Torchlight Parade Return at The Pas
Bitter cold and dense fog shaped events before the 10 am race as sunshine eased the day. The Torchlight parade revived after a 1969 cancellation, thanks to Fire Chief Dick Wright and volunteers. Over 200 children joined the parade to the exhibition grounds where Mayor Jack Kennedy lit a large bonfire for a weiner roast. Weiner donations came from Canada Packers with buns from Westons and McGavins. Guy Indian School provided 80 children for the march, supplying torches and food. Musers briefing and banquet followed at the Cambrian Hotel, with awards and race rules explained in English and Cree by Tan Gunn, John Parrot, and Lawrence White. Labatt's Brewery previously funded supper. this year The Town of The Pas sponsored, Labatts providing refreshments. A Saturday mushers supper was hosted by the TOP LEFT lieutenant governor and local dignitaries. Local coverage highlights include festival dress prizes and a King Trapper wrestling moment.