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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1968
Page
1
Four juveniles have been apprehended in connection with breakins in The Pas during the past weeks. Sgt Clark of the RCMP said the youths were nabbed while attempting to steal a car in town. Other suspects remain under investigation as police probe five incidents in The Pas and district. Items stolen included binoculars rifle watches and money. A radar beacon device installed in town failed after three days and is being replaced.
The Pas town council set procedures if bids exceed the 325000 by law approved last October for a new curling skating rink. If bids are over budget the three lowest bidders will resubmit alternate proposals omitting features and pricing gas or oil with electric heat. A 15 percent holdback on progress payments will apply. Continued on page 3.
The Town Planning Committee still reviews potential reconstruction of Eventide Home into a combined office apartment building. Councillor S Reid notes detailed plans must be submitted. Montreal Trust of Winnipeg, for Custom Lease Holders, previously held the option. Custom Lease Holders linked to Churchill Forest Industries plans to use the renovated building for staff. The trust seeks re zoning to permit extensive renovations.
The Pas district supervisor explains The Band must form a corporation before proceeding. A meeting will discuss establishing a legal corporate body, likely involving a 99 year lease since land cannot be sold. Improvements may be taxable, land likely exempt, pending legal study. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3.
Manitoba Hydro announces rate changes for The Pas diesel area effective after July 15. Domestic customers pay escalating kwh tiers with a $1.50 minimum. farm customers pay $3.60 minimum. General and commercial rates adjust by tier with a 10 percent prompt payment discount. Each customer receives a statements card after July 18 detailing new rates.
Parking meters in The Pas will operate year round replacing summer only use. The move follows Organization Committee recommendations approved by Council. The committee notes a revenue decline over four years and a growing deficit this year while fines rise.
A busy day for Jack Williams includes a blackout in St. Anthony's operating room and a four passenger elevator entrapment in St. Pauls that lasted over an hour. The Black Construction firm will build a sawmill for Churchill Forest Industries and work is slated to begin later this month with cement work done by hand. The carmen plant near The Pas is ordered moved for tax collection fairness, and mail moves in The Pas amid limited action. The Herald office remains open for pick up during the strike.
Entries close August 1 at 5 PM for The Pas and District Exhibition Association barbecue and sports day to be held August 5 on Exhibition Grounds. Forms available from secretary Mrs. Martin in the Agricultural Representatives office at the Provincial Building. Floats assemble at 10 AM on Halcrow Avenue, parade route to Devon Park by noon. Events include chariot and greta green races diaper races pole bending bronc and steer riding, with calf scramble in the evening. A new regulation-length horse track on the west side, built by volunteers, faced design challenges before staking out a 14 acre site.
The Pas outlines proposed changes to the three way contract with Churchill Forest Industries and the province. A conciliation board, regular progress reports, and a liaison from Churchill are proposed to improve relations and resolve disputes. Air pollution concerns and enforcement of noise and fumes bylaws are debated as potentially conflicting with public health rules.
Georg Litton acting manager says timing for the Ch ili Forest Industries project is on schedule. A turnkey tract for the saw mill has been let to Blue Construction of Spokane affiliated with the River group. Plant site access road built and saw mill site cleared with subcontracts for machinery and buildings. First phase slated for completion by October 1 1968 and second base by October 1 1969. A forest access road to link Namen Lake with Atison Highway No 10 is under construction with engineering work progressing on the pulp and paper mill.
A Canada appreciation tour sponsored by the Rotary Club in The Pas chronicles a journey May 10 to May 12 with teens from British Columbia and the Prairie Provinces. The writer visits Parliament House of Commons and Senate seating in a chancellery tour, attends talks by Arthur Lang and a stop at the National Gallery of Arts. The experience highlights Ottawa landmarks and the expansive program spanning provinces and territories.
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