04 Jan 1962
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
1
Councillors Sudciak and Wilchowy begin their first term after last October's municipal election. They are joined by Councillor Batchelor, with Abl, and councillors Alex Wilchowy and George Hiatt also listed in the seats. The scene outlines the new council lineup.
At the inaugural Pas Town Council meeting Mayor Harry Trager announced the 1962 committees. Finance and Utilities were deemed most important. Mortis Didus was named Finance Chairman and Audrey Batchelor the Utilities chair. Alex Wiichowy, a new councillor, will chair Public Works, while Senoria Sudchak will head Rinks Parks and Cemetery.
Four local taxi drivers were charged under the town taxi bylaw for operating vehicles without proper licenses. The charges stem from a council resolution to tax and cap taxi operators, listing defendants including Roland Francoure and Walter Skul.
The article reports Tobah Government’s water control program at Bracken Dam west of Shat Wildlife Research Culture potential. It states Asea can be prepared to rebuild and straighten the dam to protect interests, with immediate action planned.
The Wayne bowling association gears up for its first tournament tonight with a $68 top prize. The winning foursome earns $20 each, second place $16, third $12, and fourth $8, plus prizes for high single games and other top performances.
The Ukrainian Community in The Pas will be celebrating a Christmas event with local participation. Organizers invite residents to join for carols, traditional foods, and cultural displays highlighting Ukrainian heritage.
The Pas RCMP and provincial detachments report a very quiet holiday season with few arrests and no impaired driving charges. One local death occurred as Margaret Miller, 59, was found frozen to death outside the Occidental Cafe where she worked. The Pas Volunteer Fire Department logged a single holiday fire.
The Pas headlines note a delayed Herald issue and a January 10 publication, Mayor Harry Trager discusses a referendum after studying water sources with the Water Supply Board offering Saskatchewan River or Clearwater Lake options, while Christmas trees yield surprising new growth in Westminster United Church scenes.
The Pas Curling Club decides town representatives in the British playdowns. Playoffs set for January 6 and 7 with four teams led by skip Swede Grant Dor. (continued page 5)
Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival directors request householders show outdoor holiday decor in February for seasonal display and return decorations afterward.
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