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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
1
The article explains Ukrainian Christmas on January 7 per the Julian calendar. It notes the Diduch sheaf, Yalynka symbol, and farming links, plus a 12-dish meatless sup with kutia and kolach. It describes Eve mealtime, candles, Holy Communion, carols, and visits for blessings.
Weatherman Barry Downey notes The Pas received 13.2 cm of snow from December 24 to 31 with 9.1 cm in 24 hours on December 30. December 1976 total reached 62.4 cm, up from 42.4 cm in December 1975, and winter snowfall is forecast to exceed last year's 118.3 cm with an estimated 160 cm.
Fire Chief Neal Puckett criticized apartment residents for ignoring fire alarms amid a string of false alerts. He cited a December 2 incident at CFT Apartment Block Two on Cathedral Avenue where pranksters set an alarm and tenants did not evacuate. He warned inspections, tenant interviews, and evacuation signs to cut false alarms and stressed each false alarm costs the town at least 150 dollars and wastes volunteer firemen.
Province Co-operative Fisheries Limited has ceased to exist in Manitoba as its assets were purchased by Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation. Bill Parks of the Winnipeg based corporation confirmed the transfer, with no figures disclosed and staff retained. John Bodnar from The Pas becomes Northern Zone Manager. The Pas, a key base, supported a Saskatchewan oriented operation moved into Manitoba in 1973.
The Pas Rotary Club faces deep division over a proposed arena expansion with costs potentially exceeding 1 million dollars. President Harold Beck announced a 200000 expansion plan on September 7 1976 and priorities were to be set by First Vice President Jack Kennedy. Engineering firm Eshmad and Associates was hired to sort proposals, but members remain tight lipped and debate continues about feasibility and community support.
Raili Bjornen opens Finn Cafe on Edwards Avenue aiming for warm Finnish dining. Menu features 32 items with daily rotating specials like roast beef, pork and potato casserole, and Finnish pastries. interior uses Finnish art, wood furnishings, and Russian music.
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