Handi-Bus starts free transit for elderly and disabled in The Pas
A new Handi-Bus service began in The Pas this week to provide free transport for seniors and disabled residents. Operated by Handi-Bus Incorporated under a LIP grant, the 54 seat bus is adapted for wheelchairs and will run seven days a week from 8 AM to midnight from St. Anthony's hospital with pre bookings via Mrs. Wilkinson.
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Pas Handi-Bus_Incorporated
L.I.P
Kelsey
Jan Wilkinson
PATT 1975 Tourism Workshops Set Across Province
Tourism Minister Rene E. Toupin announced a program of twenty PATT 1975 workshops starting in late January. The four hour evening sessions in film lectures and discussions aim to boost hospitality services and regional appeal for both Manitoba residents and out of province visitors with Bill Barbara leading sessions and tourist branch staff assisting. Details on locations and dates will be published locally.
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Rene E. Toupin
Patt
Toupin
Manitoba
Bill Barbara
Red River
Bahamians in Freeport Keep the City Grounded
Bahamians in Freeport retain a down to earth character amid glamour hotels gambling and the International Bazaar. Tourists see glitter yet locals like bartender Arthur emphasize faith, politeness, and hospitality, showing Freeport’s real warmth beyond its opulent facade.
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Grand Bahama Island
Princess Tower
el Casino
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Grand Bahamas
Caribbean
West Indies
Freeport-Lucaya
Nassau
New Providence
Pse
Canada
United States
Bahamas Princess Hotel
Arthur
Break-in at Husky Confectionery
Police report a break-in at Husky Confectionery with two adults and six juveniles arrested. About $400 in merchandise including watches and rings stolen, plus $73 cash. Entry via back door. mesh ripped and windows smashed. Most stolen items recovered. two adults Phillip Head and Faron Young remanded in court.
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Husky
Bob Campbell
Campbell
Phillip Henry Head
Faron Albert Young
Sculpture technique for birds
Contained notes describe building a wooden frame to support wing structures then covering with slush. Slush is prepared and applied on the ground by either pouring or spraying water to shape the flying bird sculpture.
Police report string of thefts and vandalism near town
Reported incidents include two meters near the Post Office damaged and heads stolen on January 21 with a truck driver as suspect. A adult and juvenile were caught siphoning gasoline in Arena parking lot last Tuesday with charges expected. Items stolen overnight Tuesday from Wayne Armstrong’s car include a .30-30 rifle shells and a tacometer after a window was smashed. A female juvenile allegedly assaulted near Royal Confectionery on Second Street last Wednesday but resisted. A two vehicle collision near Second Street and Ross Avenue damaged two cars belonging to George Takashima and Marjorie Nabess with no injuries. no details released.
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Arena
Wayne Armstrong
Royal Confectionery
Second Street
George Takashima
Pas
Marjorie Nabess
Pas Indian Reserve
Ross Avenue
Court Briefs: Fines Top $200 in The Pas Cases
Jerome Morasity of Cranberry Portage fined 40 dollars after pleading guilty to stealing two pairs of cowhide gloves from The Bay in The Pas. William Howard Fenner convicted of failing to comply with a demand under the Income Tax Act and given the minimum 200 dollar fine.
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Jerome Morasity
Cranberry Portage
Bay
Pas
William Howard Fenner
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Friendship Centre
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International Woodworkers of America Union
Swar River
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Pas Correctional Institute
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Estevan, Sask
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Bill Dyck
Keith Rohatyn
Jim Smith
Commonwealth Mobile Homes
Homeo Industries Ltd
Box
Estevan
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