Saskatchewan River Rise Near The Pas Risks Flooding Nearby Fields
Water officials at The Pas monitor the Saskatchewan River as levels edge toward 853 to 854 this week, up six to seven feet from last Thursday. They note two causes heavy western rainfall and Manitoba forebay work at Cedar Lake, risking higher readings and potential overbank flooding in low lying hay fields. The flow last Thursday measured 60 000 cubic feet per second.
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Pas
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Cedar Lake
Steelgas Exits Appliance Rental Business In Manitoba
Steelgas plans cancellation of all rental agreements in northern Manitoba effective August 31. The firm cites unprofitability and offers to sell rented appliances on 12 month payments or cash with discounts. If no sale is accepted, appliances will be removed and customers must seek another fuel source.
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Steelgas
Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
Emergency Housing Set For Vocational School
Former Youth and Education Minister Donald W. Craik announced three 20 man mobile dormitories would be bought at about 80000 to aid emergency housing at the Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre in The Pas. Tenders will be issued and installation will occur over the summer for September. The units will house male students only to address higher demand and past peak enrolment left over 150 students unplaced. NMVC currently houses 240 students while training facilities serve 500.
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Donald W. Craik
Northern
Manitoba Vocational Centre
Pas
Artment
NMVC
Town approves by law raising garbage levies by six dollars
The Pas council last week approved a by law increasing garbage charges by six dollars per unit per year, to be shown on the 1969 tax bills. The rise reflects higher collection costs, new equipment, and higher wages, aiming to keep collection self supporting rather than funded by taxes. Councillors noted institutions such as the Vocational Suded will face the same 40 percent increase due to contracted pickup fees.
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Mhore
Pas
Stu Carey
Russ Tawse
S Uded
Schreyer becomes Manitoba's first NDP premier
Edward Richard Schreyer 38 leads Manitoba's New Democratic Party to premier after Walter Weir's Progressive Conservative government resigns. The 28th Manitoba Legislature was dissolved May 22 and the general election held June 26.
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Edward Richard Schreyer
Manitoba
New Democratic Party
Walter Weir
Progressive Conservative
Schreyer
Canada
N.D.P
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Centennial Project in The Pas Faces Uncertainty
The Pas considers a library museum as its centennial project to qualify for a $5000 Manitoba grant. Council and Rotary Club hold meetings to resolve plans and seek a grant extension to month end. Dr. Stu Carey notes the province may allow the grant to be held in trust until a definite project is chosen.
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Pas Rotary Club
Pas
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Stu Carey
Carey
the Herald
Rotary
Close Watch On Fire Safety
Town council reviewed two fire inspection reports last week. Fire Chief Tom Earley said The Pas Developments Ltd owned by Walter Krivda failed to follow May 26 instructions for an i suite at St Antoine Street and Charlebois Street. Exit and corridor lights at 430 Taylor Avenue were found wired to a timer and off during daytime, violating earlier orders to keep them on at all times.
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Tom Earley
Pas Developments Ltd
W. Krivda
St. Antoine St
Charlebois Ste
Taylor Avenue
Walter Krivda
Earley
The Pas Voters Endorse Hospital Grant By Law
Ratepayers in The Pas approve a 155 000 09 grant by law for St Anthony’s Hospital with 430 for and 100 against at Norlite Hall and 219 for 43 against at Elk’s Hall. LGD Consol reject Cranberry Portage by 13 for 56 against while turnout hovers near 20 percent.
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Pas
St. Anthony's Hospital
Consul
Cranberry Portage
LGD
Consol
Norlite Hall
Elk's Hall
Consul Cranberry Portage
Carrot River
Wanless
Rahls Island
New Ice Plant for Curling Rink Attracts Town Council Note
The new artificial ice plant for the arena and curling rink costs 46300 in total. The Curling Club will pay about half through a $7500 trade in and a $14500 additional contribution. The Town must raise the remaining 24400 within the 325000 rink budget.
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Curling Club
Councillor Questions By Pass Of Council Approval
Town Council advertised for a full time stenographer at the RCMP detachment amid objections from Councillor Tawse who noted a temporary full time worker had operated without formal authorization. Police chair Batchelor cited budget limits and immediate wagon repairs amid high demand and recalls of the Fire Chief Earley wagon.
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Tawse
RCMP
Russ Tawse
Mr. Tawse
Steno
Council
Audrey
Batchelor
Tom Earley
One Man One Vote Debate Over Hospital Money By Law
Upset residents argued Friday over hospital funding by law as property owned by companies or societies barred their voting. Tenants and small business owners felt unfairly excluded since their rent or business location concealed the true property owner. The debate questions whether governance should require individual property owners to approve money measures or extend corporate voting rights. Continued on page.
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Or & Corporation
Society
Civic
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