School Levy Changes Prompt Funding Rewrite
The province sets the foundation levy at 139,592.00 down from 149,805.00 in 1968, a drop of 10,000.00. The major rise is in the special levy at 112,143.52 versus 32,104.00 in 1968, reflecting a warning issued in 1968 by the School.
Rising school costs hit taxpayers in 1969 budget
The board notes higher education costs this year totaling 70 000 dollars with municipal services budgeted at 40 000 and protection services at 94 541. Welfare and health carve into 31 769 while recreation covers 29 900 and planning 4 250. Unconditional provincial grants total 40 248 with a 25 000 increase from 1968. Local incidents include a highway accident killing John A. Nettleman and two coroner orders urging safety measures on The Thompson Highway and near gravel pits.
Public swimming hours announced for Windsor pool
The Windsor pool will be open Mondays and Saturdays 2 to 5 PM and Tuesdays to Fridays 2 to 6 PM. Closed Sundays. Kathy Smith is senior instructor with Rob Chamberlain as summer assistant. The pool is operated by the Town of The Pas.
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the Pas
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Derailment near Carrot Valley halts freight line
A north bound freight from Hudson Bay to The Pas derailed 24 of 106 cars at Mile 43. The engine moved seven cars to The Pas while 75 cars remained attached to an engine from Hudson Bay. Fire crews used water bombers and a helicopter to dump chemicals as flames roared with explosive heat. No injuries reported and line hoped cleared by Monday.
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Carrot Valley
Hudson Bay
Pas
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