Bonspiel Winners Named in Separate Rinks
Alexander Rink wins the bonspiel with Lorne Lauvstad earning third place. Attop, Ken Murphy takes second and Ken Hoskins is lead. A second rink skipped by Malcolm Green records two wins and five losses, with Dale Dunlop at third Garman McBride at second and Jack Stevens as lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Lauvstad
Attop
Ken Murphy
Ken Hoskins
Mac
Malcol Green
Malcolm
Dale Dunlop
Garman McBride
Jack Stevens
Centennial Medal Awarded at Shilo Base
WO L A Monty Marden received the Centennial Medal from Colonel D W Francis CD Commander Canadian Forces Base Shilo. Marsden is the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs LeDue of 1 Crosley Avenue. The medal honors valuable services to the nation awarded to selected Canadian citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A
Monty) Marden
D.W. Francis
Shilo
Marsden
Royal Commission Transportation hearings begin in Manitoba
The Moccasin Telegraph reports promotions in the Manitoba Highways Department with Stu Corbett named district regent at The Pas succeeding Ross Scrase. Lionel Kacan is named director for the Northern Commissioner’s Office at Thompson, with John Brown and Charles Iran in related posts. The Royal Commission on Transportation begins formal hearings in The Pas January 24 at 8:00 PM, inviting written briefs by month’s end and coordinating with local chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stu Corbett
District Regiens
Manitoba Highways Department
Pas
Stu
Ross Scrase
Portage la Prairie
Moccaain Telegraph
Lionel Kacan
Thompson
Kuen
Lac du Bonnet
Atu Bonnet
John Brown
Charles Iran Thompson
Ag Fa
Chaebes
Royal Commission
Royal Commission On ‘Transportation
Manitoba
Court House
Last Mount
Chamber of Commerce
Ligher
Reighe
Churchil Valet Times
Churchill
Waiting Ta e Bridge Traffic in The Pas snarled by heavy loads
Heavy traffic at the Saskatchewan River Bridge in The Pas on December 20 slows as Gardewine and Sons from Flin Flon move three loads to cross. Two trucks plus trailers require unloading on the south side and reassembly past the bridge. Three government inspectors enforce weight limits. A new bridge was announced in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan River
The
Pas
Gardewine and Sons of Flin Flon
Flin Fon
Snow Lake
Thompson
Council Condemns Herald in The Pas Article
The six retiring councillors led by the mayor condemn the Herald as harmful to The Pas growth in an open letter received December 28 1967. The letter dated December 20 asks the newspaper to stop adverse publicity while circulations and signatures surface from former council members and local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas Herald
Herald
The
Pas
Aormer
Manitoba Mining Expands Northward Prospects Grow
Manitoba minister Donald W. Craik says five exploration permits covering 684 608 acres have been issued to Dennison Mines Roman Corporation and Goldray Mines. They must spend at least 171 090 dollars in 18 months, with another 342 000 if extending. The frontier lies 150 miles north of Lynn Lake along the Saskatchewan border. Nickel copper zinc and uranium are possible targets as both provinces back aeromagnetic surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Craik
Saskatchewan
Lynn Lake
Canada
Queen's Counsel For Bill Martin Named in Manitoba Honors
William R. Martin of The Pas has been named a Queen's Counsel on Manitoba's New Year's Honors List. A Winnipeg native, he graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1950 and Manitoba Law School in 1954, was called to the bar in 1957, and has practiced in The Pas since then. He has served as part-time crown attorney, active in legal aid, and chaired industrial dispute assessments for United Steelworkers of America and International Nickel Company at Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Martin
Pas
Manitoba
Martin
Mr. Martin
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Law School
E.A. Fletcher
D.C
T.H. Restall
VY. Richardson
Q.C
Jar
Pas Lions Club
Khart~ Coum Temple
A,a,o,n.m
Supreme Court
Law Society of Manitoba
United Steelworkers of America
International Nickel Company
Thompson
Fire at Herman's General Store Tuesday Afternoon
A fire of undetermined origin erupted soon after noon Tuesday at Herman's General Store on Edwards Avenue near Second Avenue. Firefighters battled the blaze for almost three hours, with Fire Chief Tom Farley noting the central area appeared to be the starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman's General Store
Edwards Avenue
Avenus Corner
Tom Farley
Cold New Year’s Eve Low Hit 48 Below at Clearwater Lake
The weather office at Clearwater Lake Airport reports an official low of 48 below for New Year’s Eve. Some dispute the reading with thermometers allegedly registering even lower. The cold spell moved in late last Friday and continued through Saturday.
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Clearwater Lake
Bill Carnegie Dies After November Highway Crash
Bill Carnegie, 83, died in hospital at Winnipeg on December 27 after being sent there on November 7 following a highway accident a few miles south of The Pas. He and his brother Don Carnegie operated Carnegie Motors and he served as president of The Pas Branch Royal Canadian Legion. He was a member of the Masonic Order and the B.P.O. Elks. The Carnegies moved to The Pas in 1957 and were long prominent in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carnegie
Don Carnegie
Carnegie Motors
Winnipeg
Carmegie
Pas
Mr. Carnegie
Royal Canadian Legion
Masonic Order
B.plos Elks
Carnegie
Bill
Don Carne
Graduation Day At Northern Manitoba Voc School
Sixteen Level 2 students completed three basic subjects Mathematics English and Science at Northern Manitoba Vocational School on December 21. Principal Gaston Joseph notes this does not grant full Grade 10 status as graduates move to vocational training. Faith Parkenson oversaw the field ceremony with teachers and students expressing gratitude for a second educational chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Manitoba Vocational School
Gaston Joseph
Faith Parkenson
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Alexander
Ron Alexander
Dan Davidson
Reon
Mr. and
Mrs. LeDue
Crosley Avenue
Tae Bridge
Council
Queen’s Counsel
Bill Martin
Norvous Cooper
Suum
Frank Parker
L. Ja R
Parker
Ed Kowalevsky
Norwood Cooper
Rene Reche
Howard Guiboche
James Latimer
Cyril Brazeau
Parkinson
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