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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1971
Page
8
The Pas Recreation Director Gerry Ferguson invites spectators to the regional consol playoffs at the local curling rink. Action starts Friday evening January 22 and runs through Sunday with finals. Fans urged to cheer the Huskies and see top curlers in action en route to Manitoba Finals.
The Pas hosts the first T.O.P.S. chapter with meetings moved to Keewatin Community College conference room from January 18. The group aims to help individuals with weight problems and offers a Stork Club for pregnant mothers. A doctor letter confirming weight issue and goal is required for participation.
SR.CITIZENS continue Sing Song activities and note Santa visited The Pas with gifts. Anglican Ladies provided lunch. Despite flu affecting some members, the group invites all seniors to the January 21 meeting at 2:00 PM in the Legion Hall. Pickups available from St. Paul’s Residence and KinKourt by phone 3-8279 or 3-228. The Pas Bowling Association thanks helpers for the recent perfume event.
The Pas area raffled prizes with first prize going to D Treleaven of Kenora Ontario second to John Sokulski of The Pas and third to Dorine Austin of The Pas. The 4 H Clubs host Parents Night January 22 at 7 30 P M in the Mary Duncan Auditorium with program and lunch. Opasquia Cr aft ee Patchers hold a general meeting January 30 1971 at Legion Hall 2 00 PM to 3 00 PM.
The Pas Library Board met at 7 PM on December 15, 1970. Librarian Mrs Knezacek and assistant Mrs Swanson reported a shelf count in the adult section with results due at the January meeting. Since April 1, 1970, 755 adult books have been put into service, 200 since December, and 800 new children's books acquired, with popular titles including Love Story and That Man Cartwright Doctor Cobb's Game. Acknowledgments were given to Neighborhood Life Group Canada Customs and numerous private donations.
A civil service panel established to speed northern development and cross department cohesion reports to the cabinet. Premier Schreyer notes the northern working group will support the Northern Task Force by providing research capacity. Jean Allard and Winston Mair will coordinate between groups and devote full time to this effort.
Premier outlines a Northern Development Working Group plan to coordinate and improve employment, services, and policy across northern Manitoba. The effort seeks ongoing input from local communities, set clear program directions, and replace ad hoc delivery with a central, aligned approach.
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