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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1968
Page
6
The newly formed Kelsey Recreation Commission asks non profit athletic recreational or hobby clubs to answer a brief mailed questionnaire. Information is needed to set objectives and determine financial assistance. Contact Jim Goodridge at 3-2640 if no copy was received.
In the years before 1965 the Frontier School Division organized much of northern Manitoba, offering rare education above elementary. Today over 3,000 isolated students gain access to updated elementary and high school training with 166,000 square miles covered, 16 districts, and 27 settlements. Education minister George Johnson notes 90 classrooms and 20 teacherages added in 1966-67 to handle enrollment rise and grade 12 enrollment growing from four to 28.
A six year old boy, Leslie Gans, was killed instantly last Thursday while sliding down a snowbank into the path of a turning vehicle near Ross and Second. The driver did not see him. a seven year old girl witnessed the incident. Coroner Neil Macphee ordered an inquest. the body was taken to the clinic by bystander Lorne Bunn.
Florence Harvey hosted the Festival Queen and two Princesses in Winnipeg last week and returned to The Pas with greetings from Mayor Steve Juba and Lt Governor Richard Bowles. The group stayed at Labatt’s International Inn, with a reception for them. Also notes TV program Else Out There and Around Town on March 4. Hunter Safety Instructor course set for March 5 6 at The Pas Provincial Building.
The Pas Power Toboggan Club hosts an Ice Fishing Derby this Sunday at the mouth of the Carrot River. Activities begin at 1 PM with a weiner roast and an open invitation for all, described as a Family One event for members and nonmembers alike.
The Pas Town Council was told by Christ Church that it may decide to designate Devon Park as the site for a sports complex. Rev Dennis Roberts wrote that the annual meeting supports keeping the park as is, but acknowledges the council could rule otherwise. The park’s caveat and its maintenance as a park were discussed after plans for a skating curling rink were raised.
The Pas Indian Band seeks fire protection talks with The Town of The Pas after a fatal Reserve fire killed three children. Chief Gordon Lathlin requested an immediate meeting, but Consol Council delayed, awaiting Manitoba Government input on District of Consol plans.
Voters in The Pas go to polls Friday March 1 to elect one town councillor after Adrien Roy’s resignation. Three candidates: Dr Stu Carey Bert Hayes George Hiatt. Polls open 9 AM to 6 PM at Elk’s Hall and Nor Lite Hall.
Deadwood Dakota Territory 1867 era hosts a Calamity Jane show starring Lindsey Palmer and Ernie Dion. The musical portrays the legendary frontier gunslinger who rivaled Annie Oakley with firearms and rope skills. Margaret Barbour Collegiate presents the performances March 1 at 8 30 pm and March 2 at 8 00 pm. continued on page 12.
Hol iday Mountain Resort hosts the La Riviere International Invitational Ski Jump Meet on Sunday March 3 with top jumpers from Minnesota North Dakota Saskatchewan Ontario and Manitoba. Joe Nowak Duluth seeks to surpass his 155 foot record as the Lorne Deacon Veterans Slalom honors a fallen skier. Snow Bird Trophy runs Saturday for under twelve. Non competition lifts run all weekend on extendeddaln T bars and rope tows. The resort lies west of La Riviere on Highway 3 about 15 miles north of the US Canada border.
Oil hopes lift for Hudson Bay region as geologists discuss data on oil pools under Hudson Bay waters. Ottawa reports meetings between government and industry scientists. The Pas Herald noted a multi million dollar exploration program. Canadian Press says about $6 million may be invested by year end to gauge oil potential.
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