Town to Transform Old Building into Public Library
The Pas Library Board accepts Town offer to renovate the old municipal building for a public library. Consultant Kate-Anne Merry notes the site is suitable, with renovations funded by DREE and local contractors to handle electrical and heating upgrades. The plan uses first floor over 2000 square feet with 1300 for shelving and reading, offices and storage rest.
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the Pas
Kate-Anne Merry
Lbrary Service
Dree
Graham Construction
Lloyd Selk
Council
Selk
Library Board
Jan Goodridge
Ellie Donald
Devon Park
Assault charge judgment delayed in Cudmore case at The Pas
Judge W R Martin reserved judgment in the Wilfred Stephen Cudmore assault case after testimonies from RCMP constable Laverne Link about a December 14 incident at the Avenue Hotel beverage room. Cudmore, who admits escaping the paddy wagon, says he was not the aggressor. defence argues police overreaction. The ruling is set for February 24 with defence lawyer Bob Mayer appearing.
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W.R. Martin
Wilfredtephen Cudmore
Pas
Aveniue
Cudmore
HCMP
Laverne Link
RCMP
Bob Mayer
Martin
Link
Mayer
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit boosts St Anthony’s obstetrics
St Anthony’s Hospital expands obstetrics with a Neonatal Intensive Care Centre to treat premature and full term babies. The unit, praised by Dr G Skelly for reducing post delivery problems, was funded in part by a donation from the Manitoba Government Employees Association.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
8 G. Skelly
St. Anthony’s
Manitoba
Les DeCock
Cowie
Joe Kandics
Manitoba Government Employee's Association
M.G.E.A
Chief Justice Explains Sentencing Procedures Visit
Manitoba Chief Justice Harold Gyles visited The Pas to discuss sentencing practices with the District Chamber of Commerce and Town Council. He outlined factors shaping judgments, including offence, offender, community impact, and rehabilitation versus punishment, and suggested citizen input and local work projects to address minor offences.
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Province of
Manitoba
Harold Gyles
Pas
District Chamber of Commerce
Gyles
Chamber
Ian Murray
Federal Law -Reform Commission
No Storm Saturday Weather Report Shrugs Off Severe Disturbance
Clearwater Lake weather station notes a 60 mph wind threshold for storms. The weekend recorded 47 mph winds with 20 below temperatures producing a 78 below wind chill. Friday saw 8 to 15 degrees with 29 mph gusts. Snowfall over two days was 0.32 inches, with drifting snow from existing snowpack.
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Clearwater Lake
Acquitted on Assault Charge In Manitoba Case
Dennis Morrisette, formerly of The Pas, was acquitted of common assault against his former wife Pia Lehtela in a Manitoba court. Magistrate William R. Martin ruled there was no physical altercation during the September incident when Morrisette approached Lehtela on the street after prison release. Evidence showed Lehtela reported fear, and defense argued Morrisette had not seen an order prohibiting contact.
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Dennis Morrisette
Pas
Pia Lehtela
William R. Martin
Morrisette
Laurel Wight
Turnbull Answers The Pas Gas Price Questions
The Pas and District Chamber of Commerce receives a reply from Minister Ian Turnbull on gasoline price differentials. He cites Dauphin The Pas price gaps and notes competition levels affect retail margins. The report also notes 67.20 in accounts ratified and caravan plans for Wally Byam trailers visiting The Pas in July and August.
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Pas and District Chamber of Commerce
Ian Turnbull
Pas
Manitoba
Turnbull
Dauphin
Passeven
Wally Byam
Craft Shop Aids The Handicapped In The Pas
A community driven Craft Shop on LaRose Avenue supports handicapped individuals through crafts. Initiated by the local CAMR group in 1973 the shop now sits on solid footing thanks to donations from service clubs and organizations. Local figures Norma Burton and Sandra Gardiner helped spark the project with support from Ian Gunn and others including Kinsmen Lions Elks Rotary and Girl Guides. The Kelsey School Division provides transport and salvaged fixtures. The workshop can serve up to twenty five trainees yearly though seven has been the peak. The autonomous Workshop Board oversees major decisions with monthly meetings.
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Pas
LaRose Avenue
Canadian Association For
Norma Burton
Sandra Gardiner
Ian Gunn
Lions, Elks, Royal Purple
Rotary Club
Eastern Star
Girl Guides
Kelsey School
Gunn
Mr. Gunn
Mary Duncan School Roof Reinforcement Finished
The Mary Duncan School had reinforced roof sections over Christmas and last week. Harold Grundy said repairs aimed to strengthen the roof against heavy snowfall and were done by Thomassen and Buffoyne engineers for the school division. Areas fixed include the foyer, general office, and staff room.
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Mary Duncan
Harold Grundy
Thomassen and Buffoyne
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Flin Flon
Snow Lake
Cranberry Portage
Winnipeg
David Goodliffe
Myra Wri
Royal College of Surgeons
Dublin
Ireland
Goodlife
Goodliffe
England
Michael J. Buchan
Pamela
Dr. Buchan
Aberdeen University
Scotland
Australia
Newfoundland
Dorothy Davidson
C.A.M.R
Marlene Morran
Isaiah Beardy
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