Government defendant named in case over Pas Reserve shopping centre
The Pas Merchants Limited filed a federal action naming the federal government as defendant seeking a Court of Canada order to halt construction of the Regional Shopping Centre on The Pas Reserve. The government has 30 days to file a defense. The case may be heard in Ottawa or Manitoba, with a decision expected about six months. The merchants say the project would be funded by the government, duplicate services, and ruin the town’s commercial tax base.
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Pas Merchants Limited
Donald N. Maciver
Federal Court of Canada
Pas Reserve
Maciver
Ottawa
Manitoba
Merchants Group
Attempt To Buy Two Lathlin Lots Ends In Deadlock
The Town of The Pas and landowner Simon Arsenault remain at an impasse over the town’s bid to acquire two small lots at Lathlin Avenue and First Street. Arsenault, who bought the site a year ago for an apartment block, says he was assured by former Town Manager Walt Lengerke he could proceed. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14.
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Town of the Pas
Simon Arsenault
Lathlin Avenue
First Street
Mr. Arsenault
Walt Lengerke
Arsenault
Town and Indian Band Agree on Fire Pact Ratification Soon
The Town of The Pas and the Indian Band say a preliminary fire agreement is ready for ratification by their councils. Chief Gordon Lathlin notes a two hour session at Municipal offices produced a plan covering all Band residences on Reserve land, expanding beyond prior terms. The talks, the third proposal overall, were paused in May and resumed last week.
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The
Pas
Gordon Lathlin
A Fire Department Second To None
The Pas Volunteer Fire Department is second to none says Fire Chief Dick Wright. He praises volunteers as conscientious and community minded, noting the chief is town staff. In 1972 the department won Manitoba first in its class and sixth in Canada in the NFPA contest. In 1973 it again led Manitoba and ranked third nationally in Municipal Class D. The department numbers twenty...
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Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Town of the Pas
Dick Wright
Wright
National Fire Protection Association International
Manitoba
Canada
Town forms three member Planning and Development Committee
Town Council approved a three member Planning and Development Committee at the July 17 meeting to improve communication with the The Pas District planning commission. Councillors Hayes Anaka and Sawula will serve with Dave Andreychuk advisory capacity to link planning decisions with Town in advance of monthly commissions.
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Pas District Planning Commission
Bert Hayes
Steve Anaka
Ed Sawula
Planning Commission
Dave Andreychuk
Andreychuk
Shirley Jonas
Cathedral and 7th Face Re zoning for Convenience Store
Paul Nelson, a local contractor, seeks re zoning of the northeast corner of 7th Street and Cathedral Avenue from K2 residential to C1 commercial to build a convenience store. This is his third application and the case has been under consideration for about.
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Paul Nelson
7Th Street
Cathedral Avenue
Nelson
Planning Commission
Lyall Gardiner
0 Council
Gardiner
Cathedral
Ski Hill Project Joins Forces For Heavy Equipment Training
A six week Heavy Duty Equipment Operators program operates at the MANFOR site with Canada Manpower and Keewatin Community College co operating. The first three weeks cover site training near the college and the next three weeks simulate employment conditions near a major project.
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Manfor
Canada Manpower
Keewatin Community College
Canada
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba
R. James
Department of Manpower and Immigration
T. Brookes
A. Chorney
Red River Community College
L. Dubois
H. Budgell
Road Builders
M. Potter
Borger Brothers
A. Wilson
Canada Manpower Centre
The
Pas
R. Mitchell
KCC
Youth Presumed Dead After Boating Accident
A boating incident on the Saskatchewan River near The Pas Reserve on July 16 left 15 year old Maxie Azure missing and presumed drowned. He practiced with a friend for Opasquia Indian Days canoe races when their canoe tipped and Azure disappeared underwater. The canoe was found six miles downstream the next day as police search and drag operations continued.
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Saskatchewan River
Maxie Azure
Pas
Maxie
Wanless Picket Protest Aims At 45 Mph Speed Zone
About 20 Wanless residents picketed Number 10 Highway North on Monday to press the Department of Highways for a 45 mph speed zone through the village. Protestors cited accidents including a fatal one last year and noted nearby communities have had speeds reduced for some time. Wanless lies roughly 20 miles north of The Pas.
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Number 10 Highway North
Wanless
Department of Highways
Gilbert Pfund
Cranberry Portage
Mafeking
Police Warn Town Over Bad Cheques
RCMP in The Pas issues caution to all businesses to verify identity for personal cheques citing rising incidents of large dishonored payments. Investigators note illegible signatures and lack of bank accounts or funds and urge recording name address and phone numbers to deter further cases.
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RCMP
The
Pas
W. Leigh
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Dorothy Davidson
Public Works
Norm Baxter
Tony Moule
K.C.C
Manfor, C.M.C
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