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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
1
The St. Premé Hospital in The Pas will operate below capacity through August due to an acute nurse shortage. Neil Upham, assistant director, cites 50 pediatric beds but staff shortages prevent full operation. The resignation of several nurses and summer staffing gaps are noted, with returns and some new hires planned in fall.
The Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd cafeteria faces a boycott by over 200 pulp and paper workers from Local 1403 of the Canadian Paperworkers Union. They protest high meal prices and argue the subsidized operation should offer cheaper meals with no rent or utility costs.
A The Pas weather summary notes above average precipitation over the past three months with The Pas at about 9.28 inches since April first, 3.54 inches above normal. Thompson reports 6.86 inches and Swan River 7.45 inches while local data from Clearwater Lake Airport show varied rainfall and heat suggesting ongoing thunder shower activity if temperatures remain high.
George Henderson 34 of Batchlar subdivision is appointed to fill a vacancy on the Local Government District of Consol advisory committee. He will represent Ward III south half of the Carrot River Valley and aims to improve relations with The Pas amid costs and planning disagreements between the two bodies.
The rural RCMP report a fatal crash on Carrot River road July 9 killing 29 year old Marie Stella Victoria Bouvier of Cranberry Portage. Passenger Leonard Settee, 29, of Cranberry Portage, was uninjured as the Dodge Colt failed to regain control after pulling out to pass and the victim was thrown from the vehicle.
The Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation plans phase one at Bell Avenue with nine town houses and 40 to 50 town houses for private sale after zoning. council rejected an earlier 109 unit plan. revisions aim for 91 town houses and nine single family homes. protests loom over 80 20 rental split and possible Municipal Board adjudication. MHRC also pursues former Industrial Park land and Wolfwillow subdivision for industrial and future uses.
The Pas MLA and Manitoba Northern Affairs Minister Ron McBryde says land around Grace Lake could serve as a municipal airport if funding is found to convert the existing airstrip. The Flying Club seeks federal Transport help, but land ownership and provincial costs remain obstacles.
Edward Danielson was sentenced to four years in Headingley provincial penitentiary after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of dynamite and setting charges under a Royal Canadian Mounted Police car in Flin Flon. He and two companions, after drinking on December 1, 1974, drove to Creighton to obtain dynamite, then planted it under the RCMP car wheels. Police later found dynamite sticks with blasting caps and extra lead wire. Danielson reportedly spread word of the incident in Flin Flon afterwards.
The Planning Commission backed a proposal to add twelve stalls on each side of the government office in The Pas. The plan would convert right turn lanes on Hazelwood Avenue from Third Street and Ross Avenue to parking. Metred spaces for visitors were urged. opposition raised by Councillor Bert Hayes. Costs would be borne by the provincial public works department, with the Commission recommending council approve public parking inclusion.
In The Pas for four years the Summer Education Camp recruits Kelsey Division students with university staff. Seven sessions run through July and August with 50 youths per session split between Keewatin Community College and Simon House Lake for crafts, canoeing, hiking and camps.
Two rooms at KCC are used by councillors and children for arts, crafts, and drama. Activities include paper mache masks, model clay, painting to music, terrariums, and nature materials. The drama space uses curtains and collages to boost creativity while video playback shows productions. The school gym offers a trampoline and floor hockey under supervision.
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