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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
1
Census Canada 1976 put The Pas town population at 6531, revised to 6556 after appeal. An additional 388 temporary residents were counted separately. Dwelling counts rose 242 from 1957 to 1976 with 2199 total units including 1314 dwellings 187 duplexes 163 trailers and 585 apartments.
Mayor McBride told Town Council he is concerned MHRC has not formally advised of delaying the one and a half million dollar Senior Citizens Residence on Edwards. He argued that critics blame the town, urging the postponement without notice to show MHRC is causing the hold up.
Town of The Pas and Consol LGD near meetings to discuss a proposed Fire Protection Agreement. Critics fear unclear costs and procedures while noting intangible issues may render the deal impractical. questions include fee structure and chief’s duties. See AGREEMENT page 7.
Emiliah Reddy President of The Pas Figure Skating Club confirms a $500 donation from Harold Kowalchuk Exalted Ruler to form a scholarships fund with Kinettes Catholic Women's League and The Pas Lions. Funds may allow $100 to $200 awards for promising members to attend summer skating schools with top instructors.
Council Briefs page 8 mentions summaries of local actions and notices found in classifieds on page 10.
Councillor Bert Hayes reported the Protective Services Committee met with taxi firms to address meter discrepancies. He cited a 50 cent variation for identical distances and noted 13 meters have manual charge buttons. A resolution to cap taxi licenses at 20 aims to curb overcabbing.
Mayor Doug McBride pressed Transportation Committee chairman Don Manych to map costs for entering 150000 in Grants in Aid funds from the Province for paving. The plan targets 300000 in Town paving this year with 500 feet of First Street and sections on Second Street to Bell Avenue and Bell Avenue between First and Second Streets. The Federal grants program to fund student labor could back projects with a required dollar-for-dollar match.
The council agreed reluctantly to meet the Planning and Advisory Committee to discuss development plan recommendations. Mayor McBride alleges conflict of interest due to Jack Kennedy owning south end property near a proposed Industrial Park and cites past blocking of Porky Packers.
Bill Lee unveils a night and day remodel of the Canton Restaurant. The former 40 foot counter and booths are replaced with wood paneling and new tables, two dining areas, dimmable lighting, and a large two-wok kitchen as the menu shifts to Cantonese with limited hours and preordered dishes.
Judge W R Martin dismissed a November Ross Street incident charge against a motorist accused of driving over a sidewalk and boulevard. The wording of Section 26 of The Pas Traffic By-law was found improper, ending at boulevard and not obstructing traffic.
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