Marigold Centre Run by Local Branch of Mentally Retarded Assoc
The Marigold Centre, a school for emotionally and mentally challenged preschool children, is operated by the local branch of the Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded. It relies on community donations, the Flowers of Hope Campaign in spring, and the Christmas Card Campaign in autumn for funding. the classroom location is noted as continuing on page 3.
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Marigold Centre
The
Canadian Association For the
Weather halts seeding progress in The Pas region
Extremely wet conditions have delayed seeding across The Pas area with Ray Salmon noting little more than one percent of acreage sown. Hay crops show fair to medium prospects but need heat while pasture remains green but less nutritious. Seeding deadlines stretch toward July 1 as rainfall compares unfavorably to prior years.
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Pas
Ray Salmon
Red River Valley
Salmon
Dauphin
Northlands Advisory Committee Formed in The Pas
A steering committee meeting struck an Advisory Committee for Northlands Legal Aid. Nominees include Maisie Collins Faith Parkinson Bob Campbell Anna Langan Rod Bird John Knowles Esther Nikkel and John Chartrand. Additions planned from The Pas Reserve Human Rights Commission and Probation Services. Campbell named interim head. First meeting set for June 25 with invites to attend.
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Northlands Legal Aid Office
Pas
Maisie Collins
MHRC
Faith Parkinson
Kelsey Housing
Bob Campbell
Pas Chamber of Commerce
Anna Langan
Manitoba Metis Federation
Rod Bird
Kelsey Tenants Association
John Knowles
Pas Ministerial Association
Esther Nikkel
Pas Correctional Institute
John Chartrand
Human Rights Commission and Probation Services
Beggy Pallson
Wi Y
LGD Administrator of Consol resigns after seven years
The Resident Administrator Charles Alexander of the Local Government District of Consol announced his resignation late last week citing retirement and a move south. He plans to finish duties by mid July and relocate near Winnipeg for a new position. He praised the committee and indicated no successor has been named yet.
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Consol
Charles Alexander
Alexander
LGD
LGC
Winnipeg
Cere
NorMan to back farmers support for Pas district grazing and drainage
The NorMan Regional Development Corporation will support The Pas District Farmers Association in urging the provincial government to address grazing land access and a lagging drainage program. The Semi-Annual Meeting in Leaf Rapids discussed Pasquia Land settlement needs, with Cal Gibson citing flooding and water management as the top issue and pumps reliability as essential.
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NorMan Regional Development Corporation
Pas District Farmers’ Association
Pas
Leaf Rapids
Pasquia
NorMan
Cal Gibson
Saskatchewan
Saskeram
Chamber plans for Airstream caravans in The Pas
The Pas and District Chamber of Commerce endorsed hosting Wally Byam caravans visiting this summer. A three member committee proposed welcoming events with wine and cheese, tours to Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd Otineka Mall Town Hall and Friendship Center, and a mini Trappers Festival. Donated promotional material and school buses support tours, while caravans will not bring supplies and will spend locally. The event could leave about 10 million in Manitoba and offer visitors fishing and Pow Wow performances.
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Pas and District Chamber of Commerce
Wally Byam
Pas
Sharon Arnold
Arnold
Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd
Otineka
Town Hall
Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Manitoba
Chamber
Town Council weighs paving: two-mile blocks to finish plan
At a special meeting Mayor McBride and Councillors discussed continuing paving after Phase I. Norman Baxter proposed two contracts of about 5.5 miles each to cover 11 miles left, citing higher prices and contractor uncertainty. Budget and tender results will determine if finishing the area as a whole is feasible.
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Norm Baxter
Baxter
McBride
Three candidates enter June 27 by election for The Pas council
Three candidates Ted Chartrand Rod Bird and Mardene Premachuk declare runs for the The Pas Town Council seat vacated by George Takashima who resigned to become a language consultant in Pembroke Ontario. Polls open 9 am to 9 pm at four locations Norlite Elks Halls Keewatin Community College and Kelsey Elementary School.
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George Takashima
Takashima
Pembrooke
Ontario
Ted Chartrand
Rod Bird
Mardene Premachuk
Chartrand
Pas Friendship Center
Pas
Manitoba Metis Federation
Northern
Manitoba Trappers’ Festival
Toastmasters
Premachuk
Norlite and
Elks
Keewatin Community College
Kelsey
No Candidates Run For Local Government District Advisory Seat
By election required after resignation of John Brachur from Ward III. Ward III includes Valleyview Trailer Court Batchelor Subdivision and the south half of Carrot River Valley. Nomination period closed with zero filings for the vacancy, leaving the advisory committee to be elected from five wards by the Administrator.
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John Brachur
Valleyview Trailer Court
Batchelor
Carrot River Valley
LGC
Consul
Summer recreation staff assignments in The Pas
Wanda Overby begins summer duties as Assistant Recreation Specialist in The Pas Recreation Department after completing year one of a two year Recreation Technology program at Kelsey Institute Saskatoon. She brings years of experience dating to 1969 and will coordinate youth activities for ages 13 to 18. Helen Withe will work as Assistant Recreation Specialist with the Provincial Government Department of Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs assisting Chris Sunde in workshops and clinics and supervising two summer directors.
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Ms. Overby
Flin Fion
Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts
Saskatoon
City of
Flin Flon
Helen Withe
Miniota
Department of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Helen
University of Manitoba
Chris Sunde
Pas
Manitoba Wheelchair Association
Winnipeg
University of Winnipeg
the Pas
NorMan to sponsor transport seminar in Flin Flon
NorMan plans a Transportation Seminar in Flin Flon later this year to cut northern Manitoba transport costs. Cal Gibson says a central distribution center could lower expenses as businesses rely on individual supply runs. Attendees may include trucking firms, Chambers of Commerce, CN Rail, and northern MLAs.
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NorMan Regional Development Corporation
Flin Flon
Leaf
Manitoba
NorMan
Cal Gibson
Gibson
Chambers of Commerce
Canadian National Railways
Thompson
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Tourist Convention Association of
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Jack Dyrkacz
B. P. O. Ellis
Carol Harapiak
Mr. Salmon
Northlands Legal Committee
LGD Admin
Corporation
Agriculture
Northern Affairs
Lands, Forests and Wildlife Resources
Gordon Avenue
Seventh Street
Manitoba Forestry Resources Limited
Kelsey Tenant’s Association
Northlands Eeed ‘al Services
Wanda Overby
Recreation Department
Town of the Pas
Town of the
Spartanettes
Brenda Jebsen
Sheila Haynes
Marilyn Jonas
Nadeen Preedy
Marlee Marin
Marian Bown
Cindy Armstrong
Barb Stastock
Ken Butler
Cindy Gee
Barb Erlenbush
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