The Pas Seeks Cheaper Power From Manitoba Hydro
The Pas urges Manitoba Hydro to extend the half cent cut on the last power block to the second block and to appoint northern Manitoba representation on the Hydro Board. The piece notes local frustration with rates, contrasts Swan River, Mafeking, and Flin Flon, and calls for access to cheaper power for industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Hydro
Pas
Swan River
Mafeking
Harry Trager
Hydro
Nelson River
Manitoba
Grand Rapids
Manitoba Hydro Board
Flin Flon
Snow Lake
Lynn Lake
Prodding Northward on Nelson River Policy Debate
A fragment notes a thrust to push plans along the Nelson River and suggests regional leaders in The Pas consider advancing the project. The speaker hints a local figure could help mobilize support and progress, reflecting long‑standing advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Pas
Tax inequities in Indian Band land leases prompt action
The Kelsey School Board criticizes federal rules that exempt Indian Band land leases from property taxes. They urge Manitoba to press Ottawa to revise regulations so leased Indian land is taxed like private land, arguing fairness for families sending children to public schools and for the district’s finances.
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Kelsey School Board
Winnipeg
Municipal Affairs
Department of Education
Kelsey
Pas
School Board
Manitoba
Indian Affairs Department
Ottawa
Indian Department
Manitoba Highway Sawing Trial Improves Asphalt Surface
The Manitoba highways branch conducts a sawing experiment on No 8A to relieve stresses and curb cracking. Distances range from 19 feet to 1000 feet across an asphalt section. cracking appeared only at the far end, with no cracks within 500 feet stretches. This method, common for concrete roads, is first of its kind on asphalt in Canada. engineers caution results are not yet conclusive.
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Manitoba Highways Branch
Walter Weir
Public Works
Canada
Post Office to Close July 1st
The local Post Office will close all day July 1 during the holiday. The lock box lobby will be closed to the public and no mail will be collected from street boxes, but all mail will be received and dispatched as usual.
RCMP Corporal Drowns At Grand Rapids
RCMP Corporal John Geisbrecht drowned at Grand Rapids on Saturday when his patrol car struck an obstruction on the dam and plunged into 20 feet of water. He was on duty crossing the dam at the time of the accident.
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John Geisbrecht
RCMP
Grand Rapids
Geis
Coroner’s Inquest Details Fatal Pas Accident
The Pas residents recall Corporal Geisbrecht, 32, who died after a fatal accident. He was married just over a year and left behind a newborn child. A witness suggests he may have been knocked unconscious before entering the water.
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Brecht
Corporal Geisbrecht
Pas
Manitoba teachers named to curriculum study committee
Mrs Marion N Piniitta principal of The Pas Elementary School is among six Manitoba teachers chosen by Education Minister Dr George Johnson for an 18 member seminar committee to study and revise the elementary school curriculum for Grades 1 to 8. The panel includes Department of Education representation and other officials and will report findings with recommendations to improve the current curriculum.
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Marion N, Piniitta
Pas
Manitoba
George Johnson
Manitoba ‘Teachers’ Society
Department of Education
No Change On Bridge Situation
Reports from Winnipeg indicate contractors plan to meet early this week to discuss the proposed ferry service for crossing the river. They will consider gathering equipment at The Pas to avoid CNR rail charges to Prospector. The Department of Public Works and CNR officials reportedly discussed the issue last week.
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Winnipeg
Pas
CNR
Prospector
Department of Public Works
Mala
Government Enforces Bridge Restrictions Amid Accord Silence
The government continues to enforce bridge restrictions that parties agreed to, despite the pact being signed before spring. Enforcement intensified during spring road restrictions and has remained steady since, with no sign of relaxation.
Conservatives hold area meeting in Elie's Hall program
The area meeting begins at 3 30 with four provincial members reporting on provincial affairs Jack Carroll Buck Witmey Gordon Beard and Jim Bilton all from Churchill or Swan River ridings Attending are Fred Groves Jim Doak and key Manitoba YPO C officers Mr and Mrs Bud Simpson MP for Churchill Sessions at Elie's Hall banquet at 7 00 social at 9 00 pm
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Jack Carroll
Pas
Buck Witmey
Flin Flon
Gordon Beard
M.L. A
Churchill
Jim Bilton
M.L.A
Swan River
Churchill Federal
Fred Groves
Rhythm Pals on Julette Show This Saturday
The Rhythm Pals, who performed at The Pal during February’s Trappers Festival, return as guest artists on the Julette Show. The program airs at 10 30 p m this Saturday.
Dial TV Schedule Highlights for June Week
The Dial Electric Co presents a dense broadcast lineup from 1:00 to 11:40 with a mix of dramas, comedies, news and children’s programming across Thursday to Tuesday. Notable items include Password, Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock, Lucy, Bonanza, Ed Sullivan, and CBC News segments.
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Lancaster
CBC News
Scarlett Hill
Mr. Piper
Grindl
Parade
Travel Unlimited
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Arthur Haynes
Patty Duke
Ben Casey
Sipnoff
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Beral
P.O. Box
The
Norman Publishers Ltd
Edwards Avenue
Doug McBride
Post Office Department
Here
Piniita
Steete
T.V. Guide
the Pal
Kitty
Stn Davis
Juliette
Dial Electric Co
Hazel
Horizon
Don Messer
Garry Moore
Radio
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