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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
1
Local truckers protested parking tickets issued for loading and unloading outside stores. Town Manager Walter Lengerke reported on June 19 with 22 attendees. council acknowledged tickets were not solely the drivers’ fault and urged businesses to provide off street loading per building code.
Town Council discussed enforcing the burning by law at its last meeting. Councillor John Sokulski urged stricter rules for The Pas commercial area, proposing removal of burning barrels and holding garbage for pickup to prevent risky burning practices.
Two 16 year old Dale Theriault and Dean Hanson were riding double on a bicycle east on Seventh Street near Hogan Avenue when Constable D Schepel's police car, also eastbound, swerved attempting to pass. RCMP reports the bike riders lost control in gravel, Hanson suffered a head laceration and the collision occurred at about 10 mph. Continued on page 12.
On June 21 the Kelsey School Division opened a new addition to Kelsey Elementary School marking the second phase of a five building plan. Board Chairman Jack P. Johnson welcomed dignitaries and the public, noting expanded programs for students. Mrs Carley cuts the ribbon with Bob Dalton guest speaker and MP Mark Smerchanski present.
The Pas Herald offices and plant close Monday for the July 1 holiday. The July 5 edition will publish on a tighter schedule. Advertising copy must arrive by Tuesday 10 AM. News releases and reports due by 4 PM Friday.
A group from press and broadcasting arrived in The Pas for a guided tour of The Pas Forestry Complex under the Special Area Agreement. The schedule shifted as Transair arrived late due to luggage issues, delaying the start by an hour. The itinerary included River Sawmill, the Bertram building after lunch, then The Friendship Centre, the water treatment plant, new school additions, and The Pas Indian Reserve with a look at the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation prefab operation.
Town Council has recommended four candidates to the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation which will select two to sit on the Pas Housing Authority Board. A letter from Leon Levasseur requests the four names in order of preference with the minister likely accepting at least two. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5.
Jim Tobacco elected Chief of the Moose Lake Indian Band on June 19 by a margin of four votes over Victor John Martin. Four candidates ran for chief: Tobacco Martin Simon Martin and Theodore Sanderson. Three council seats were won by Margaret Martin Ahab McNab and Nelson Meno. Tobacco, 23, married with two children, recently graduated Level 2 Upgrading Keewatin Community College.
The pulp mill at the Forestry Complex shut down for one day after a walk out by maintenance tradesmen. Industrial relations manager Dave Reid said the action followed a dispute over disciplinary measures taken by management on June 20. The walk out occurred at noon. Two men were suspended for one day in the first instance. the discipline was later recorded as suspensions.
Ron McBryde announced Morriseau aged 32 to join the provincial government as executive assistant after his roles with the Manitoba Metis Federation as The Pas regional manager and M.M.F. vice president. He also led Grand Rapids M.M.F. local and served as field director for The Pas Special Area Information Committee.
The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce asks the Highway Traffic and Motor Transport Board to raise the speed limit on Provincial Trunk Highway No. 10 between Mafeking and Cranberry Portage from 60 to 70 mph. Coppieman cites northern travel burdens and notes the road is in good condition with light traffic and few curves. The proposal has broad support from northern chambers.
Pat Maffenbier manager of Hudson Bay Co The Pas presents a cheque for 1000 to Mayor Jack Kennedy in a donation event.
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