Police Nab Juveniles In Break-Ins In The Pas
Four juveniles were apprehended by the RCMP in connection with multiple break ins in The Pas and surrounding district. Police say more suspects may be involved as investigation continues. Items stolen include binoculars a rifle watches and money. A radar trap device purchased for 1800 dollars failed after three days and was sent back to the factory and is expected to be repaired and returned.
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M. Clark
R.C.M.P
Pas
Rink Tenders Close July 26th
The Pas council reported tenders for a new curling skating rink closed July 26 with a $325000 by law approved last October. If bids exceed budget the three lowest bidders will resubmit alt bids omitting features. alternate gas or oil heating prices and a 15 percent holdback on progress payments were noted.
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Council
No Change On Eventide Home
The Town Planning Committee considers reconstructing Eventide Home into a combined office apartment building. Councillor S Reid says detailed plans are needed. Montreal Trust Winnipeg on behalf of Custom Lease Holders previously held the option. Custom Lease Holders tied to Churchill Forest Industries plans to use the renovated property for staff. The trust filed an application to re zone the property from single family dwellings to permit extensive renovations.
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Eventide Home
S. Reid
Montreal Trust of
Winnipeg
Churchill Forest Industries
450 Lot Addition to Indian Band Considered
G C Crockett in charge of The Pas district says the band must form a corporation before proceeding. The Band Council is not yet a legal entity and a 99 year lease for land may be required. Tax implications for improvements would be studied after formation.
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G.C. Crockett
Pas
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Crockett
Standard Rural Hydro Rates Now In Effect
Manitoba Hydro implements new rural rates for The Pas diesel area mid July with meter reads after July 15. Domestic and farm customers see stepped kwh charges and a $1.50 to $3.60 minimum bill, while general and commercial rates adjust by tier. Affected customers receive rate cards after July 16 and may contact Manitoba Hydro in Winnipeg for details.
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Manitoba Hydro
Pas
Grand Rapids
Winnipeg
Parking Meters Adopted for Year Round Use in The Pas
Parking meters in The Pas will operate year round in the downtown area, replacing seasonal hours with continuous enforcement. City officials aim to streamline parking and improve turnover, with meters set to collect revenue throughout all months.
Sizable Local News Mix Includes Shutdowns and Sawmill Plans
The Herald reports a busy Saturday with lights out in St. Anthony's operating room and an elevator trapped four passengers at St. Paul's for about an hour. Churchill Forest Industries moves ahead with Black Construction on a new sawmill, starting by month’s end, while cement work may be done by hand. The planned cement plant east of town is ordered relocated for tax fairness, raising questions where land exists. The paper notes mail delivery changes and discusses meter enforcement in town, citing a four year decline in revenue and a growing deficit, with 107 fines this year and a $1,889 shortfall to date.
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Jack Williams
St. Anthony's
St. Paul's
Churchill Forest Industries
Black Construction
East
Pas
Canada
Herald N
ERALD
S. Carey
S. Reid
A.batchelor
Barbeque and Sports Day Entries Close August 1
The Pas and District Exhibition Association gears up for an August 5 event at the Exhibition Grounds with floats parade on Halcrow Avenue and a day of races. Entry forms are available from secretary Mrs Martin in the Agricultural Representatives office. The track is a new regulation-size half mile built by volunteers on swampy land with field events including chariot and bronc racing and a calf scramble in the evening. Sid Wilton explains survey challenges and local farmer support aided rough staking for the planned 14 acre site near the Trappers Festival grounds.
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Pas and District Exhibition Association
Association
Martin
Agricultural Representatives
Halcrow Avenue
Halcrow
Devon Park
Sid Wilton
Exhibition Associatio
Regul
Ation
Wilton
The Pas Seeks Changes to Churchill Agreement Terms
The Pas pushes for changes in the three party contract with Churchill Forest Industries and the province. A letter from Councillor S Carey, based on a council meeting, proposes a local conciliation board and biannual progress reports while noting air pollution concerns and a policy against enforcing noisy industrial rules against the company.
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The
Pas
Churchill Forest Industrie
Don Craik
S. Carey
Craik
Forest Industries advances on saw mill project schedule
Ge Litton acting manager states progress on the In a letter to Town Co project with Jown ill Forest Industries, Eli Construction of Spokane has been let for the turnkey tract. The plant site road is built and mill site cleared with phases due October 1 1968 and October 1 1969. A new forest access road will link Namen Lake with Atikon Highway No 10 and engineering work continues on the pulp or paper mill shed.
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Ill Forest Industries Integra Forestry
Ge Litton
Town Co
Litton
Eli Construction of
Spokaneington
Thew River Group of Companies
Namen Lake
Atik
Adventure in Citizenship trip to Ottawa with Rotary program
A Winnipeg sponsored group recounts a Rotary led Citizenship project traveling to Ottawa May 10 to 12. The 242 participants toured Parliament, sat in the Senate and Commons, met speakers including Arthur Lang, visited the National Gallery, and experienced Ottawa’s urban life and scenery.
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Churchill
By Cathy Carpenter
Ottawa
Rotary Club
North-West Territories
Win
Nipeg
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
National Capital
Parliament Buildings
Senate
Mr. Connoly
House of Commons
Arthur Lang
Chateau Laurier
Trudeau
Lang
National Gallery of Arts
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