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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1975
Page
3
Council reviews a plan for a 45 by 115 foot lot commercial and residential subdivision with rental and owner occupied components. MHRC discussed a 169 unit mobile home plan with 50 foot lots. Mayor seeks provincial aid before approving, while councillors study binder proposal and set funding for planning materials.
Mr. Salmon notes water governs pasture land outside the reclamation area and cattle numbers depend on water in dry seasons or dry land in wet seasons. The pasture will be dry and not for breeding. The trend favors amalgamating pasture and machinery to buy in bulk. Four to five similar co ops operate in Manitoba. Saskeram Grazing Co operative will start at cost, not profit. Co operative Development Minister Harvey Bostrom cites growing momentum for farming co ops as costs rise.
The advisory panel for The Pas area will reconvene on July 21 with reps from the Town and Consol LGC. It will relay local sentiment to the Corporation and coordinate close action between the Town and LGC. The Corporation backs The Pas District Farmers’ Association in drainage talks and a September northern Transportation Seminar will focus on pooled costs for cheaper regional service.
Twenty two lots remain in the subdivision as tender actions proceed. Moore Business Farms tendered 5000 Town of The Pas cheques at 344.86. Payrolls reach 52652.00 and accounts 29987.09 plus general accounts 20429.33. Underwood McLellan and Associates invoiced 7500 for Phase II and III paving drawings. It was agreed tenders for these phases will be called.
Councillor Lloyd Selk reported the library project is underway with about 20 percent completion. A survey plan for the 170 acre Wolfwillow Estates has been agreed upon after MHRC acquired the area from a private developer, with part of the land to be used for a new light industrial park.
The Manitoba Telephone System proposes higher monthly rates for The Pas and Clearwater Lake and increases in long distance and minimum DDD charges. The plan raises residence lines to 4.10, adds higher business and coin rates, new directory assistance charges, and a $10 connection visit with optional up to three items, plus discounts for off peak calls.
The Herald corrects last week’s report stating Kathy Mitchell received the MBCI Student Council Bursary. The actual bursary winner is Cathy Butcher. Seven graduates earned honours with marks above 75 percent: Cindy Armstrong Larry Coutu Joseph Fourre Kathy Kowalyk Joseph MacLeod Linda Sandbert Sharon Popika.
The committee will host the same rodeo events as last year including chuckwagon and chariot races beer garden and a parade with the high school band this year. Construction on a new grandstand and stalls is deferred and rides for a small midway are being sought while entries and gate takes are expected to be strong though prize money figures are not yet available.
The minister in charge of corrections J R Boyce set 1976 as the target date for finishing a new jail in The Pas. Mr Sims remarks suggest the goal is unlikely to be met.
Farmers can view the largest western Canada display of farm equipment at Brandon's Provincial Exhibition August 4 to 9. Twenty six major manufacturers booked space at the fairgrounds with over five million dollars in equipment. Highlights include new product lines, experimental models, and direct access to manufacturers' representatives. Mayors Reeves and councilors will see heavy construction gear for municipal needs. The St. Clair River Tunnel, linking Michigan and Ontario, was built in 1890.
Men's reversible wool blend plaid jackets in sizes 36 to 46 were reduced from 24.95 to 9.99. Also on sale: solid color reversible jackets in black and beige sizes 36 to 46 at 3.49, and BAYCREST long sleeve dress shirts sizes 14 to 17 at 5.00. Women's casual shoes blue white sizes 6 to 9 at 7.99. Children’s brown buckle dress shoes sizes 11 to 3 at 3.99.
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