Industrial Park Tender Stage Moves Ahead
Town Manager Walter Lengerke received authority to finalize plans for the Industrial Park and advertise tenders for external and initial services. A $28,000 DREE grant funds planning and a $190,000.60 DREE loan helps cover costs. total services estimated near $300,000. Ottawa approval still needed. Lengerke spent $11,000 on the study and proposed hiring Underwood McClellan to finish plans.
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Walter Lengerke
Dree
Ottawa
Lengerke
Underwood McLellan
Council
Doug McBride
Bike-A-Thon Set For 15th Run At Mary Duncan Grounds
The Drop-in-Bike-A-Thon proceeds as scheduled for July 15 starting at nine oclock. Volunteers are needed to work at check points and drive vans to pick up dropouts, with all participants checking in at the Mary Duncan school grounds to collect sponsor sheets.
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Mary Duncan School
Jubilee cancel led for The Pas 60th anniversary celebration
The 60th birthday plans for The Pas in 1912 1972 were cancelled after a July 4 meeting led by Councillor Doug McBride. Mayor Jack Kennedy and other councillors expressed disappointment as the Kinsmen Club sought 1000 dollars to fund a mammoth August parade. Suggested rescheduling to early fall or tying into the indoor pool opening were discussed, but organizers said the date was不可 met and attendance waned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug McBride
Jack Kennedy
McBride
Kennedy
Wescana Inn to Open July 12 With Grand Opening Aug 5
The 41 unit motor hotel at Wescana Inn is scheduled to open July 12 with a grand opening on August 5. Features include sealed window units with air conditioning, contemporary furnishings, coloured TV in each unit, and sauna baths. The first stage precedes a second stage planned for early fall construction.
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Wescana Inn
Storm sewer estimate reduced to 110000 for subdivision
Town engineer Steve Samu explains the storm sewer project for the subdivision now costs about 110000 after reducing the scope from the original 200000. Mayor Kennedy cites possible transfer of funds if DREE approves, or residents may pursue a local improvement.
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DREE
Steve Samu
Kennedy
Claude Despins
No Word Yet On Government Assistance
The Pas sought financial help from the Provincial Government after Town Council and Kelsey School Division met ministers in Winnipeg. They cited a high mill rate and a low tax base as core issues, with 60 percent of street maintenance funds already spent. officials await a response. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Pas
Kelsey
Winnipeg
Schreyer
Manitoba
Jim Fasano
Fehr Named Northern Manitoba Recreation Consultant
Don Fehr, former physical education supervisor in Flin Flon, is appointed recreation consultant for northern Manitoba. A regional office will open in The Pas, with Fehr traveling to major centres and remote communities to guide planning and operation of recreation programs and to organize leadership training.
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Don Fehr
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Laurent L. Desjardins
Pas
Fehr
Tourism opportunities emphasized for north
The Economic Advisory Board report to the Legislature stresses tourism and recreation development as the main path to broaden northern Manitoba communities’ incomes. It argues most economic activity north of the 53rd parallel is mid north and should concentrate on tourism, noting the region contains about 83 percent of the population and key infrastructure.
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Manitoba
Baldur Kristjanson
Midnorth
Flin Fion
Pas
Thompson
Lynn Lake
Leaf Rapids
Gillam
Curb Replacement Plans Prompt Removal Ahead of Paving
A torn out cement curb at Edwards Avenue and Third Street, replaced by town crews, will be removed during the upcoming blacktop program. Council questions noted by Councillor Doug McBride with street official Steve Samu confirming removal during paving.
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Edwards Avenue
Third Street
Steve Samu
Doug McBride
Man charged in window breaking spree on Second Street
Local RCMP arrested Donald Dorion after a spree that damaged Lori's Confectionary Bruderer's Meat Market Booths Shopping Center and a defunct shoe shop. Seven counts of wilful damage over 50 and one under 50 were laid. Four cars suffered windshield and fender damage. Witness described a man followed by a large group.
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Donald Dorion
St. Paul's
Second Street
Dorion
Lori's
Bruderer 'S
Booth's
Walter Posiowetz
Second Street West
Confectionery Store to Expand at Timberland Trailer Court
The Pas Indian Band will expand its confectionery store at Timberland Trailer Court and operate independently of the management. Preparation starts immediately. a 28 by 40 building from Manitoba New Start will be moved to site. Funding includes a $22,000 loan from the Communities Economic Development Fund, with a $20,000 loan approved to enlarge the community hall on The Pas Reserve and install indoor washrooms.
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Pas
Communities Economic Development Fund
Pas Reserve
School Division Faces 58000 Claim Over Final Payment
W.W. Construction Co. filed suit against Kelsey School Division and its architects and engineers, seeking 68000 plus undisclosed damages. The action, registered June 23, alleges the division refused a final progress payment of 58000 and cites a 5 percent holdback and a false statutory declaration as reasons. The contractor expected to name the completing firm soon.
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Kelsey School Division
W.W. Construction
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Jubilee
R.C.M.P
Second Stree
Timberland Trailer Court
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