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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1967
Page
1
Councilor Vern Bernstrom reported a meeting with Bishop Norris of the Anglican Church about Devon Park. The church imposes a perpetual park covenant and rejected an easement, as stated in a vestry resolution.
Town Council weighs a October referendum on where to place the Saskatchewan River bridge at The Pas. A vote would not affect construction start, which remains delayed beyond this year. The Pas Reserve reportedly rejects the north bank approach adjacent to Edwards Avenue. The Band previously demanded a public meeting to vote on the bridge, but none has occurred.
The Pas and District Exhibition Association plans a large old time pit beef barbecue on August 3 during The Past Centennial Celebrations. 600 servings will be catered? No, 1 600 servings. Tickets go on sale soon amid a civic holiday and nearby Centennial Caravan.
The Last School Board meeting discussed adding a Grade X Occupational Entrance Course class. Thirty-one students are currently available, including fourteen Indian and seventeen local pupils, with enrollment to vary by summer and fall. The district plans 64 classes next term but only 62 rooms, prompting use of Mary Duncan School for four extra classes and retarded classes. Four teaching contracts are out, and Mike Melko may be appointed supervisory head caretaker to oversee the new facilities.
George Palmer, parade chairman, sent letters to local groups and businesses detailing the Centennial parade for August. The parade, set for Thursday morning August 3, aims to match or exceed the 1962 Pasqua Golden Anniversary display, asking entries or notices of no entry to plan crowd and marshal support. A second item notes the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Cumberland House filed a strong protest with the Free Press.
The Canadian Forces Centenn ial Caravan arrives in The Pas on Friday June 30 at the government public works garage foot of Third Street from 8 to 9 pm. It features three open displays and two van enclosures with 18 boards showing Vimy Ridge Dieppe UN missions and Manitoba military heroes. Navy displays include a 15-foot HMCS St Laurent model and diving gear. Army shows a Honest John missile. Air Force a jet engine cutaway and a T 33 cockpit. Children can sit in a T 88 cockpit listen to radio chatter. one van recalls 1885 with artifacts and an actual Victoria Cross. Other exhibits include a CF 104 Starfighter and HMCS Bonaventure models, a three-inch gun, a mult i screen slide show, and a fireworks finale with paper medals for kids.
The Manitoba Highways Branch considers five bridge sites for The Pas with Edwards Avenue favored as the least costly option. A government official notes a failure to consult the Indian Band Council on The Pas Reserve. Council will decide. details discussed February 18 with Walter Weir.
The Pas Huskies added 1500 toward a new recreation complex in The Pas bringing total pledges to 2500 for a skating and curling arena. The Town will fund pool improvements while Rotary Kinsmen and club sponsors support the swimming pool deficit financing for this summer. Over 10000 is now earmarked for the complex.
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