Confrontation Over Access Route Between Town and Band
The Pas faces a clash with the Department of Indian Affairs over a 45 foot right of way into the Industrial Park. Talks since 1972 have stalled with Ottawa ratification missing. town officials urge immediate federal action to secure leases and a spur line with CNR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
CNR
J. A. Jarmoc
Dree
Jarmac
Ottawa
Department of Indian Affairs
Doug McBride
Indian Affairs Department
Tony Moule
New Year's Baby Born January 2nd
Proud mother Heather Scott holds Melissa Suzanne born at 4:48 am on January 2, weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Daughter of David and Heather Scott, with Northgate Motors staff gifts from Hospital Auxiliary and Mall Merchants Association. Canada’s first 1975 birth noted in Stephenville Newfoundland at midnight January 1.
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Heather Scott
Melissa Suzanne
Melissa
David
Northgate Motors
Canada
Stephenville
Newfoundland
Gerbaise Robins
Degras
Nid
December 1974 Weather Record Shows Mild Close to Vernal Equinox
Clearwater Lake Weather Station reports December 1974 as a near record month with 10 inches snow on the ground and 16.4 degree higher mean temperature than December 1973. Heating needs expected 25 to 30 percent lower than last December, while last December had 18 hours of bright sunshine.
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J. J. Frank
Renovated Town Hall to House New Library Location
A feasibility study by Graham Construction finds the old Town Hall on Edwards Avenue structurally sound for renovation into the new library. An architect was expected to visit the site earlier this week to review plans for the first floor conversion.
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Edwards Avenue
Graham Construction
The Pas Chamber Seeks Tougher Sentences From Attorney General
The Pas and District Chamber of Commerce drafts a letter to Manitoba’s Attorney General denouncing lenient sentences and probation for crimes from wilful damage to assault. Al Hillsden leads the push, urging deterrence and civic pride, with a visit invite. The letter targets higher officials and outlines local concerns. A Chief Judge is set to visit The Pas, as library renovations move forward with DREE funding and a March 31 deadline.
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Pas and District Chamber of Commerce
Province of
Manitoba
Chamber
al Hillsden
Pas
Hillsden
Land sale funds earmarked for Keewatin College expansion
The Town of The Pas accepts a Province of Manitoba offer of 12 500 dollars for 6.3 acres adjacent to Keewatin Community College to be held for future expansion. Council designates several streets as truck routes and approves multiple municipal appointments and budget items.
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Province of
Manitoba
Keewatin Community College
the Pas
First Street
Bignell Avenue
Fischer Avenue
Gordon Avenue
Dick Wright
Norm .Baxter
Adam Batycki
Victor Betz
Alberta
MHRC Houses Apartment Block And Addition Planned
The Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation reports all twelve houses built last summer are occupied. R Hall of The Pas cocade Authority notes half finished and occupied by January 1, with six more to be ready by mid month. Families chosen. final details remain before possession.
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Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
R. Hall
Pascocade Authority
Mr. Hall
MHRC
Northern Manpower Corps
The Pas discusses mobile home subdivision priority
The Pas and District Planning Commission debated making a mobile home subdivision the town's top project urged by Municipal Affairs planners. Locations considered include land southeast of the Industrial Park and the Wolf Willow Estates, with the first most likely since town ownership. Joe Figura questioned trailer park viability citing portability and reluctance to upgrade to full homes.
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The
Pas
Pas and District Planning Commission
Department of Municipal Affairs
Planning Commission
Wolf- Willow Estates
Joe Figura
John Bracher
Valleyview Trailer Court
Development plan unveiled for LaVerendrye Motel upgrade and high rise
Stevens Enterprises proposed two phase growth for The Pas hotel area. A motel addition with 28 deluxe rooms and a three bedroom owner suite would precede a seven storey apartment block with 36 units. Financing and zoning discussions noted, with fire protection upgrades planned and market potential highlighted by Ray Edwardson.
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LaVerendrye
Pas and District Planning Commission
Stevens Enterprises
Pas
LaVerendrye Motel
Ray Edwardson
Southern Management
Regina
Mr. Edwardson
Edwardson
Task Force Seeks Local Input On Tax Problems In The Pas
Members of a seven person provincial task force formed by Premier Schreyer met The Pas Town Council and Kelsey School Division to gather input on local taxation issues. Chairman John Richmond said the group seeks local views on problem areas and noted his long-term work monitoring The Pas finances.
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Ed Schreyer
Kelsey
John Richmond
Bert Bosteck
Pas
Richmond
Department of Municipal Affairs
Task Force
Manitoba
St. Anthony’s
Department of Indian Affairs
LGD
Consol
Besteck
Department of Education
Councilland School Board
Variance Accepted for Ten Wood Acres Homes Project
The Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission accepted a variance request from Nutova Housing and Renewal Corp for ten three bedroom homes in Wood Acres. The 969 square foot floor area falls 4 percent below the 1009 square foot minimum, raising concerns that denying it would require new plans and months of delays.
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Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission
Nutova Housing and Renewal Corporation
MHRC
Wood Acres
Mhatter
Ron Buckwold
Commissioni
Town Dog Problem Persists Despite Impound Totals
A dog catcher reports 184 dogs impounded to December 15, with 144 destroyed, 18 returned to owners, and one kept for sale. Four years ago 264 were impounded. Winter brings more dogs from outlying areas, and town cooperation remains the key to reducing the problem.
Town Refuses Payment for Acoustic Work at Civic Centre
At a regular meeting, Council refused to pay a $2,043 bill from Gabouray Lussier and Sigurdson for acoustics work in the civic centre council chamber. The decision followed a prior administration's stance that costs were not the town's responsibility.
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Gabouray, Lussier and Sigurdson
Civic Centre
Doug McBride
Frank Sigurdson
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Mall Merchants Association
Clearwater Lake
Lloyd Selk
Library Board
Selk
K.C.C
Albert
Elizabeth Kendrick
Council
Canadian Association of Mayors and Municipalities
Derek Betts
St. Anthony’s General Hospital
Dards
Crystal Clear Lakes
Dale Scott
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