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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1967
Page
1
Councilor Alex Wilchowy criticized the Department of Highways visit after a traffic count at Fisher and Third in The Pas fell 30 percent short of provincial standards for funding traffic lights. He said the count timing was wrong and plans to continue the fight against the decision.
The Pass plan to build a sports complex on land formerly owned by Kodiak Refiners hit a setback as the Edmonton owner demanded 1500 per acre for 20 acres, higher than the town’s 400 offer. He proposes 20 percent down with 7 percent interest and a buyback option at the same price plus interest if development does not proceed. The issue was forwarded to Council Finance Chairman Vern Bernstrom for study, leaving officials stunned.
The DM Mixed Chorus directed by Denyse Morrish presents a three night show at the Lido Theatre during the Trappers Festival. A 28 member cast rehearsed since September with a Centennial salute opening the program followed by a medley honoring Canada. Local soloists Teresa Hutton Hazel Hyde Del Chartier Jeanette Jackson Mary Reid Lynn Cornish Dr Stu Carey Stan Reid Mary Williamson and Rob Schiefele perform. The finale features Your Requests.
The Centen nial Play opened January 11 in Ottawa at the Little Theatre and drew sold out crowds the first night. Five Canadian authors helped write it, and amateur groups request scripts from the Federal Centennial Commission. Manitoba plans to distribute 1500 copies. Mrs. B. Rickborn story adds a fur touch for the Trappers Festival court.
Councillor Don Carnegie health and welfare chairman reports INCO has replied to his letter about transient workers in The Pas from the Thompson mining operation. He says the response leaves welfare concerns unresolved and urges INCO to assist the town and social agencies.
The Town of The Pas reports a union agreement with the Town Employees Union granting an average 7.5 percent raise over two years. The package includes a 10 cent hourly bump plus a 3 percent salary rise, with higher brackets at 7.5 percent and lower ones at 10 percent. Estimated annual cost to taxpayers is about $8,000 with minor points settled including a rink manager formula. Separate offers gave Fire Chief Welfare Officer and Secretary-Treasurer a $40 monthly increase. workmen's compensation coverage remains not 100 percent funded.
Manitoba introduces a white paper on a new education financing plan aimed at improving quality and equity while reducing the local tax burden. The plan retroactive to January 1 1967 affects single district divisions and outlines steps for those pursuing single district status. Divisions choosing multi district arrangement stay under the old grant system with at source tax rebates.
The Pas Library Board asks Town Council to levy a full one mill for 1967. In a brief letter last week the board expressed regret over not locating suitable premises aside from the Court House site for the library.
The Pas Kinsmen Club launches a Social and Economic Survey as its centennial project. They seek broad community cooperation to gather facts for future planning amid a expected population boom from a new forestry complex. A meeting is set for Tuesday February 28 to outline the program.
Mr. Terry Williams has joined the Canada Manpower Centre at The Pas as a general employment counsellor. Born in Sidney Manitoba he attended Carberry Collegiate United College and Manitoba Teachers College. He spent six years teaching at MacGregor Collegiate and remains active in community affairs, where he served as President of the ...
Parishioners of Christ Church in The Pas honor Charlie Hill for fifty years as organist. He began in 1911, missed five years in World War I, and has played on four organs from pump to electronic. He is a third generation church organist with family roots in England.
The Prairie Price Cost Commission will sit in Flin Flon at the Town Hall on Friday February 3 from 2:00 to 5:30 P.M. The commission is charged to enquire into price increases and the general rise in living costs in the Prairie Provinces and to investigate specific complaints of major increases.
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