By election set for June 27 to fill Takashima seat
Councillor George Takashima resigns to take an employment post in Pembroke Ontario. Nomination closes at 2 pm on June 17 with only one nomination as of press time. By election uses old voters list causing possible moveee issues. polling at Norlite Hall Elks Hall KCC and Kelsey School 9 am to 9 pm. Town budget for 1975 set at 3 137 831.06 with mill rates 135 for residential and 159 for commercial, up from 2 398 996.45 in 1974.
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George Takashima
Takashima
Pembroke
Ontario
Tony Moule
Norlite and Elks
KCC
Kelsey School
Pas
Moule
Provincial aid for recreation and municipal budgeting
The Pas considers an $8000 grant for community schools to run after hours programs and a $20,000 Keewatin Community College playground fund. Budget notes show a 12 percent levy rise, 100000 for road work, 30000 for trainee projects, and a $28000 recreation cut. The province weighs possible further aid and tax changes, with a provincial task force report due soon.
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Kelsey Recreation Commission
Maurice
Department of Recreation, Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Pas
KRC
Keewatin Community College
David Poole
KCC
H. Grundy
Kelsey Schools
Commission
D. White
B. Nutley
Chris Sunde
Department of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Thompson youth fined 300 in Gateway fracas case
Two Thompson youths appeared in The Pas Provincial Judges Court on June 9 for offences linked to the April 19 Gateway fracas. James McAllister 25 was found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon and fined 300. Edward Klimchuk was acquitted of obstructing police. The judge noted each case would be judged individually amid prior jail sentences for others in the incident. Crown sought incarceration but the court declined.
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Thompson
Manitoba
Pas
Gateway
Edwards ‘Avenue
Gateway Hotel
James McAllister
Edward Klimchuk
Lyall Gardiner
McAllister
Bob Mayer
R.C.M.P
W.R. Martin
Justic
41 Teacher Resignations Shake Kelsey School Division
The Kelsey School Division reports forty one teachers resigned with Harold Grundy noting fourteen will teach elsewhere, six due to spouses transfers, four for education, two retirements, and nine undecided. Commitments exist for twenty two positions though many contracts await signing. The district forecasts a budget strain from enrollment growth and suggests staff cuts and committee reforms. A letter to Minister Hanuschak expresses dismay at pre release of grant changes.
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Kelsey
Harold Grundy
Grundy
Ben Hanuschak
C. Alexander
LGD
Variations Granted For Carroll Motors and Others
The Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission approved Carroll Motors variation to waive rear yard setbacks for a new garage showroom on LaRose Avenue after rezoning to C2. Other requests included York Tire Co. and Scott Day with rear yard reductions. Ivan Taylor’s request faced uncertainty over private lane access.
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Carroll Motors
LaRose Avenue
Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission
Gus Gelowitz
Gelowitz
York Tire Co., Ltd
Scott Day
Hogan Avenue
Day
9Th Street
Ivan Taylor
Taylor
Fun Day at Carrot River Valley Hall Draws Local and Regional Racers
The Pas Chariot and Chuckwagon Association hosted a two day Fun Day with chariot and chuckwagon racing plus harness and gymkhana events. Slippery infield caused Saturday gymkhana cancellations. winners included Grant Profit and Glen Thompson from The Pas and juniors Janice Anderson Doug Hildebrand with top points. The club plans weekly meets through summer despite flood damaged tracks and livestock losses from swamp fever.
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Pas Chariot and
Carrot River Valley Hall
Pas
Hudson Bay
Sask
Swan River
Flin Fion
Grant Profit
Glen Thompson
Trotters
Joan Hildebrand
Janice Anderson
Doug Hildebrand
Janice Bodnar
Pas Chariot and Chuckwagon Association
Mac Profit
MHRC variation approved by Board
The Municipal Board of Manitoba granted a 40 square foot variation for ten MHRC homes in Wood Acres after a May 23 hearing in The Pas. Don Manych argued the reductions detract from the subdivision, but the Board found no significant harm and noted the cost reduction and functional design.
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Municipal Board
Province of
Manitoba
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Wood Acres
Pas
Don Manych
Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission
MHRC
Commission
Legal Aid opens community legal office in The Pas
The Northlands Community Legal Service office established by Legal Aid Manitoba began operations in The Pas with senior attorney Reggy Pallson leading. Laura Nose and Norman Cuddy will join later, while a citizen advisory committee led by Stan Guiboche will aid staff and maintain local autonomy.
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Manitoba
Pas
Reggy Pallson
Laura Nose
Norman Cuddy
Northlands Community Legal Service Office
Legal Aid Manitoba
Stan Guiboche
Pallson
Town discusses referendum for repaving program
The council debated continuing the repaving program and whether to hold a referendum. Mayor McBride questioned continuation while Councillor Reid urged a vote next to the by election. Administrator Moule blocked a referendum for tender timing and cost clarity.
Swamp Fever Epidemic Spurs Horse Cull and Tests
Some sixty one horses were shipped out of The Pas area to be destroyed as swamp fever spreads across Manitoba. The Pas Ag Rep Ray Salmon said all local horses are blood-tested to detect infection, with about fifteen percent of the population affected. The disease is highly contagious with no cure, often fatal, and can spread via insects, contaminated needles, or equipment.
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Pas
Pas Ag Rep
Mr. Salmon
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Department of Municipal Affairs
Edward Schreyer
Anie
Legal Aid Office
Mr. Pallson
Winnipeg
Reggy Palison
Legal Aid
John Constant
Doug McBride
Stan Reid
Reid
Salmon
Pas and District Exhibition Association
Chuckwagon and Chariot Association
Exhibition Association
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