Library board accepts old municipal building for new public library
The Pas Library Board votes to convert the unused town building into a public library using DREE funds for extensive electrical and heating renovations. Builders, architects, and local contractors are coordinating upgrades on about 2000 square feet of first floor space, with ongoing operating costs to the town, and taxes likely not due.
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the Pas
Kate-Anne Merry
Provincial Library Service
Dree
Graham Construction
Lloyd Selk
Council
Selk
Library Board
Jan Goodridge
Ellie Donald
Devon Park
Judgment Delayed in Assault Case from The Pas
Judge W R Martin reserves judgment in the Wilfred Cudmore assault case after RCMP Constable Laverne Link testifies he was attacked during a December 14 incident at the Avenue Hotel beverage room. Defense argues police overreaction and questions of arrest. Judgment delayed to February 24 with defense attorney Bob Mayer to appear.
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W.R. Martin
Wilfredephen Cudmore
Pas
Avenue Hotel
Cudmore
RCMP
Laverne Link
Bob Mayer
Martin
Link
Mayer
Acquitted in Assault Case of Dennis Morrisette
Dennis Morrisette of The Pas was acquitted of common assault against former wife Pia Lehtela. Magistrate William R. Martin heard the case Monday after Morrisette, just released from prison, approached Lehtela on September 24. Although no physical fight occurred, she reported the incident and a no molestation order was in effect. Laurel Wight defended, noting Morrisette had not seen the order since release.
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Dennis Morrisette
Pas
Pia Lehtela
William R. Martin
Morrisette
Laurel Wight
Neonatal Intensive Care Centre bolsters St. Anthony’s obstetrics
St. Anthony's Hospital adds a Neonatal Intensive Care Centre after a 30 day trial. Dr S G Skelly calls it essential as it provides oxygen, heat, monitoring, resuscitation and warmth for newborns. The gift from The Pas MGEA supported the purchase.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
St. Anthony’s
Manitoba
Chief Justice Discusses Sentencing in Manitoba Town
Chief Justice Harold Gyles visited The Pas meeting with the District Chamber of Commerce and Town Council to explain sentencing procedures, balancing punishment and rehabilitation, and considering offence, offender, community impact, and prior records. He noted isolation harms communication with larger centers and discussed juvenile sentencing input and restitution issues.
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Province of
Manitoba
Harold Gyles
Pas
District Chamber of Commerce
Gyles
Winnipeg
Chamber
Ian Murray
Federal Law Reform Commission
Pas and District Chamber of Commerce
Ian Turnbull
Turnbull
No Storm Saturday Misnomer Weather Ripple
Weather station at Clearwater Lake reframes the weekend disturbance as not a storm with winds under 60 mph. The event featured 47 mph gusts and temperatures from minus 20 to 12, producing a brutal wind chill around 78 below and light total snowfall of .32 inches over two days.
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Clearwater Lake
Gas price differences link to competition in The Pas
The Pas chamber reports Minister Turnbull notes a 6.7 cent per gallon price gap between Dauphin and The Pas and a 4 cent wholesale gap. Higher competition in Dauphin likely lowers prices. retail margins depend on retailer type. The Wally Byam Caravan will visit in July and August with three segments spending days in The Pas. Chamber ratifies $67.20 in accounts.
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Dauphin
Pas
Passeven
Wally Byam
Craft Shop Aids The Handicapped In The Pas
A local Craft Shop for handicapped persons opened in The Pas on LaRose Avenue. The shop helps people with mental and physical handicaps by engaging them in crafts to produce marketable goods and earn revenue. Community support from Kinsmen Lions Elks Rotary and others funds the operation.
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Pas
LaRose Avenue
Sey
Passes 1
Canadian Association For
Norma Burton
Sandra Gardiner
Ian Gunn
Lions, Elks, Royal Purple
Rotary Club
Eastern Star
Duncan School Roof Reinforced After Winter Repairs
School roof reinforcement occurred over Christmas break and last week at Duncan School. Harold Grundy says repairs, requested by the school division, strengthen three areas the foyer general office and staff room. Thomassen and Burgoyne engineers oversaw the project via the insurer to guard against heavy snowfall.
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Duncan
Harold Grundy
Thomassen and Burgoyne
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Flin Flon
Snow Lake
Cranberry Portage
Les DeCock
Cowie
Joe Kendics
Manitoba Government Employee’s Association
Girl Guides
Kelsey School
Gunn
Mr. Gunn
C.A.M.R
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Isaiah Beardy
David Goodliffe
Myra
Royal College of Surgeons
Dublin
Ireland
Goodliffe
England
Michael J. Buchan
Pamela
Dr. Buchan
Aberdeen University
Scotland
Australia
Newfoundland
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