Town Council Debates Continued Norman Developmen
The Pas considers continuing membership in the Norman Regional Development Corporation for three more years at about 3000 per year. The decision was postponed after council discussions and the December finance committee report. Mayor Kennedy urged further study and a position for the annual January meeting in Flin Flon.
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Norman Developin
Pas
Weaiden
Norman Regional Development Corporation
Jay Leddy
Norman
Don Trotter
The
Development Corporation
Flin Flon On Ja
Nuary
Jack Kennedy
Kennedy
Finance and Administration Committee
McBride
Gelowitz
Fasano
Detox Centre Becomes Reality in The Pas
The Hospital Board and Steering Committee for a detox and rehab centre in The Pas reported plans to establish an alcoholism detox centre under Manitoba Health. Details will follow as the steering group develops recommended programs for board approval. A coordinating director will be named to oversee operations.
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Hospital Board of Directors
Pas
Norm. McKibben
Winnipeg
Two Fatally Injured In Accidents
Two people died in separate car pedestrian crashes during the holiday season. Joe Cameron, 66, of The Pas Reserve, was struck December 20 on Carrot River road near The Pas exhibition grounds. He was walking at the bottom of an incline when hit from behind by Ben Greening of The Pas.
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Pas
Joe Cameron
Carrot River
Pas Exhibition Grounds
Cameron
Ben Greening
CF and Union Reach New Work Agreement at The Pas
Churchill Forest Industries pulp and paper workers ratified a new Labour Agreement with United Paperworkers International Union Local 208 after negotiations in The Pas. The one year deal from December to November 80 1972 includes a 30¢ per hour wage increase plus rate adjustments. base rate now $3.85, A tradesmen $5.35.
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Churchill Forest Industries Pulp & Paper
Pas
United Paperworkers International Union
Fas
B. Meyer
Manitoba Department of Labour
C.D. Bown
Pulp & Paper
W. Heschuk
D. Reid
G.J. Ryan
A. Galbraith
M. Snider
W. Armstrong
A. Komar
Meyer
W. Wilkin
T.keskitalo
D.reid
E.J. Ryan
Plane crash near Connelly Lake claims Winnipeg passengers
A Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Dennis Huyt Bergman and carrying William George Brandson disappeared after a 3:50 PM departure on December 19. The wreckage was found five miles south of Connelly Lake, 85 miles south of The Pas, with Lamb Airways and local trapper Walter Mink aiding the search.
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Pas
Lamb Airways
Connelly Lake
Dennis Huyt Bergman
Winnipeg
William George Brandson
Grace Lake
Walter Mink
Mr. Mink
Easterville
Doug Lamb
Roy Boyes
Child Dies in Cormorant Fire
A five month old girl, Belinda Nabess, died from 60 percent burns after a fire at their home in Cormorant Manitoba on December 19. Police report she pulled a light onto her clothing while lying on a Chesterfield. the blaze started at 10:30 am and she died at noon after transfer to St Anthony’s Hospital. The father slept in a nearby room and the mother was away when she returned.
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Cormorant
Manitoba
Belinda Nabess
St. Anthony's Hospital
Taxicab Committee Formed In The Pas To Oversee Cabs
The Town of The Pas forms a taxicab committee under a new taxi by law approved at a special Town Council meeting. The measure, effective January 1 1973, aims to improve passenger safety and align standards with other municipalities. The by law lets the committee review financial records of cab companies as needed to assess demand and compliance.
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Tain Council
The
Pas
Sama
Bert Hayes
Protec
Tive Service
Council
Hayes
Taxi
Lumber Grading Diplomas Awarded at River Sawmills
River Sawmills employees received lumber grading diplomas issued by the Manitoba Forest Products Association. Al Siemens thanked Al Penner for organizing the classes and Arnold Stuesser for teaching. Diploma holders earned "A" grading certificates for spruce, pine, and poplar with annual renewal after exams.
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Manitoba Forest Products Association
al Siemens
al Penner
River
Arnold Stuesser
Siemens
Planer
Thompson Road To Lynn Lake Now Useable
Highways Minister Peter Burtniak announced Provincial Road 391 between Thompson and Lynn Lake is open to light traffic. He urged motorists to exercise caution while the winter road forms the centre line for further development this year.
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Peter Burtniak
Thompson
Lynn Lake
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Roy) Paterson
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Paterson
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George Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
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