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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
6
The discussion touches on police and rights over a yellow curb restriction and a broader fear of poison rumors veiled by snow. Readers note editor bias and public concern as council debates policy, with references to Stewarts at Dauphin and Westray. February 1964 hydro power rate expectations are recalled to illustrate enduring policy views.
The Pas confronts ongoing power costs as Manitoba Hydro delays the transmission line from Grand Rapids. Mayor Harry Trager pressed Hydro to cut rates now, noting a New Year letter effect and a 50 cent monthly saving for most consumers. Critics argue the three year wait to connect to Kelsey and Wanless worsens a local shortage and penalizes The Pas compared with Swan River.
The Ottawa meeting weighs recognizing lotteries that support charity versus the Criminal Code ban. Manitoba’s Stewart McLean favors charity-linked lotteries while concerns arise over defining charity and provincial control. Readers note gambling demand and advocate government licensed lotteries taxed similarly to pari mutual.
Letter from Roderick Martin Philip Umpherville and Jack Nasekapow argues horses at Moose Lake are essential for local work and not wild. They contest December fifteenth article, cite hay losses from Grand Raunds dam, Forebay spending, and stalled Co op sale plans. They urge publication and detail impacted livelihoods and regional economy.
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