Unfried Calls for Reshaped Recreation Focus in The Pas
Councillor Bruce Unfried, elected on a recreation platform, urges shift from facilities to programs at The Pas. He cites KRC decisions to close Winton Pool evenings to test demand and says energy should go to baseball tennis and youth activities, with pricing reforms at the Arena to boost participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Unfried
Key Recreation Commission
KRC
Pas
Unfried
Winton
Recreation Commission
Commission
Legion
Union seeks ruling on legality of ManFor four week layoff
The International Woodworkers of America Local 1324 petitions the Labour Board over a four week layoff at ManFor Woodlands Division for 400 workers. The union argues 16 weeks notice was required and questions extraordinary conditions. A board inspector is due to rule this week with potential recall by January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Woodworkers of America
Labour Board
Woodlands
ManFor
Jim Anderson
I.W.A
Anderson
Town Council Eyes Paving Tenders On Verbal Premier Pact
The Pas council plans ten street paving projects based on a verbal commitment of 150000 dollars in grants in aid from Premier Ed Schreyer. Mayor Doug McBride and council members say 50000 dollars will cover last year’s Cathedral Avenue costs and 100000 for current year work on eligible streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schreyer
Transportation Committee
Don Manuch
Doug McBride
McBride
Manych
Mardene Premachuk
Stan Reid
Tony Moule
Cathedral Avenue
Canadian Paperworkers elect 1977 executive
The Canadian Paperworkers Union selected its 1977 leadership. Named in the new executive are CPU President Keith Elvers. Vice-Presidents Chris Blatchford and Ruth Yaworski. Financial Secretary-Treasurer Terry Buck. Recording Secretary Bill Fisher. C P U Representative Chris Monk. and Trustees Arnold Johnson Murray Nychka Bob Bailey. Guards John Hall Ed Huculak. Vice-President Pulp and Paper Paul Waroway. Vice-President Engineering Chris Blatchford. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Paperworkers Union
Back Row
Arnold Johnson
Murray Nychka
Bob Bailey
Paul Waroway
Pulp and Paper
Ruth Yaworski
Bill Fisher
Chris Monk
C.P.U
John Hall
Ed Huculak
Chris Blatchford
Terry Buck
Keith Elvers
CPU
Jack Haliday
Trappers Festival Sets Decorating and Ice Sculpturing Contests
Publicity director Mabel Armstrong invites businesses to join outdoor and indoor decorating contests with prizes of 60 40 and 25 dollars. Entries open February 14 and close February 16 at noon by phone 3 2912. Ice sculpturing is open to all with prizes 30 20 and 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Armstrong
Parks
Friendship Center
Fishermen to Benefit From Co-op Takeover in Manitoba
The Freshwater Fish Marketing Board has taken over Co operative Fisheries of The Pas. John Bodnar, new FFMC Northern Zone Manager, says the priority is distributing share capital payments to former co op members. He expects several thousand dollars total to Manitoba members after inventory values are settled, with no immediate industry changes but forthcoming benefits. Bill Parks, FFMC president, is noted.
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Pas
The
Freshwater Fish Marketing Board
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Nwt
Ontario
John Bodnar
Co-operative Fisheries
FFMC
Co-Operative
Bodnar
Bill Parks
Turning Gondola Around Val and Bob Wallace Duo
Val and Bob Wallace transformed the Gondola Pizza Restaurant on Second Street after taking over in July 1975. Val, 22, once reserved, and Bob, 25, energetic, cleaned the place and restructured service while facing stubborn staff turnover and troublesome customers, believing they finally turned it around.
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Val
Bob Wallace
Second Street
Bob
Melfort
Saskatchewan
The
Pas
Flin Flon
Gondola Enterprises
Wallaces
Minor Hockey Thoughts and Expansion Outlook
Inside page notes discuss thoughts on minor hockey developments and potential expansion plans. Page 16 offers reflections from officials and community members. Page 8 outlines proposed changes and timeline considerations.
Rocky Lake cottage lot draw set for February 9
The second and final public draw for Rocky Lake cottage lots will be held February 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elks Hall. Fifty two lots on the east shore have been surveyed and staked, part of a 76 lot subdivision to meet local demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Lake
Elks Hall
Gord Jones
Lake Front
Jones
Parks Branch
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Husky
the Pas
Canadian Paperworkers Elect
Gerald Flood
Lee
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