The Pas Council backs in camera committee meetings
The Pas Town Council shifted to Committee of the Whole after amending the Procedural By-law, making committee discussions in camera. The Herald notes the Municipal Act allows public access to regular and special meetings, while the mayor indicated wages would be discussed in camera. The paper, advised by its solicitor, argues the by-law now requires in camera committee meetings and urges public access to regular business remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Herald
Kennedy
Council debate over in camera meetings and four member rule
The article discusses the interpretation of the Municipal Act as it affected council meetings with at least four members present including the mayor. It notes December 19 attendance, a dispute on in camera discussions, and criticism of focusing on legal rather than public issues. The Herald advocates open committees and criticizes amending by law language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porky Packer
Herald
Northern fuel subsidies debated as eastern price gap grows
Energy minister Donald McDonald urged federal subsidy for eastern fuel costs citing 20 cent per gallon gaps between east and west. Manitoba northern leaders and unions pressed for relief through lower rates and compensation as northern prices remain higher. Critics warn politics may drive policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy and Resources
Donald McDonald
Canada
M.L.A
Thompson
Steelworkers Union
Manitoba Utility Board
Jack Kennedy
Pas
Norman Regional Development Corporation
Kennedy
Manitoba
Schreyer
McDonald
Venezuela
Persian Gulf
Regional Air Policy Sparks Letters Over Fare Increase
The Pas lawyer D Arcy Bancroft and Transair exchange letters signaling possible prelude to an Air Transport Board hearing on a fare increase for the northern Manitoba service. The service had been granted then suspended amid regional criticism as Norman Regional Development Corporation directors travel to Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transair
D’arcy Bancroft
the Pas
The
Herald
Air Transport Board
Manitoba
Norman Regional Development Corporation
Winnipeg
Transair faces fare hike debate with northern Manitoba outlook
Discussion with Transair executives centers on closer cooperation with the Development Corporation for schedule changes and operations in northern Manitoba. The piece notes potential hearings on a fare increase, urges regional stakeholders to present views, and questions subsidization and the balance between regional and national air service.
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Air Service
Transair
Development Corporation
Manitoba
Native Associations
Labour
MLA
Air Canada
C.P.A
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Community Newspaper
P.O. Box
Wren
Norman Publishers Ltd
Third Street
the Pas, Manitoba
Doug McBride
Marine Yeamile
Polaris, Johnson and Pioneer
C.c
AAA
Valley Auction Mart
Minitonas
Mendes H
the Valley Auction Mart
Rtc
Ed Allen
Mr. Dressup
Four Corners
Brian Keith
Dick van Dyke
the Collaborators
the Market Place
Ombudsman
CBC TV
the Electric Company
Gilligan’s Island
Black Beauty
Howie Meeker Hockey School
Mr. Chips
Musicamera
the West
Tommy Banks
Dial Electric Co. Guide
Car
Rome
Dial Electric CO
2Nd Street
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