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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1968
Page
4
A special matinee for children is scheduled for tomorrow February 29 at 4 30 p m at the new Margaret Barbour Collegiate Auditorium. The show promises a pleasing setting and a humorous performance.
Article notes a fatality with two remaining children. Funeral held at Christ Church The Pas on Monday. A snowpile used for sliding showed wear from youths sliding from its top to the street. Observers later saw children sliding on the same bank Friday afternoon.
A citizen committee urged Devon Park development as a sports complex after Dr. Mike Tack proposed moving from rink repairs to a larger project. The town bought land east of town for 1000 per acre, approved a 325000 by law for a new rink, hired an architect for 5000, and studied drainage for the proposed site while Christ Church’s decision was upheld amid traffic and tourist concerns.
Council discussed plans for talks with senior officers of large northern Manitoba companies about issues raised by speculative workers seeking jobs. Bill Martin represented Peter Marchenski regarding a hospital property deal on First Street. Councillor Batchelor questioned why negotiations on the Marchenski Moule properties were halted after third reading.
The report highlights Lee directing model recruitment for a Fur Fashion Show and Cindy Godin winning a Junior Jigging Contest. It notes Bob Seidel's sponsorship of Bill Carrier's dog team, with John Calvert driving the 150 mile race, plus barn facilities and hay provided and a $50 boost from Allis Chalmers. It mentions a push for corporate sponsorship in mushers and cites Northwest Territories police instruction to stop locking up drunks as a cost issue. The piece also covers local property talks for a bridge near The Pas and a World Day of Prayer service at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
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