Finnian's Rainbow at Collegiate Auditorium Mar 2 3 4
Finian's Rainbow features Lindsay Palmer as Sharon McLonergan with George Jackson as Finian McLonergan and Ernest Dion, Bernice Lundie, Date Dunlop, Charles Meadwell among 70 student cast. Matinee Mar 2 at 4 30 p.m. with 25¢ children 1.00 adults. evenings Mar 3 4 at 8 p.m. with 1.25 admission. Outstanding kickline splashy finale.
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Finian
George Jackson
Finian McLonergan
Date Dunlop
Ernest Dion
Woody Mahoney
Bernice Lundie
Susan
Charles Meadwell
Senator Billboard Rawkins
Pension Plan Services Available Here in The Pas
National Health and Welfare Minister Allan MacEachen announced Canada Pension Plan services will be offered part time in The Pas. Winnipeg District Office staff will use Employment Insurance facilities to provide the service, with continuation noted on page 9.
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Ottawa
Canada Pension Plan
Pas
Allan
MacEachen
Winnipeg
Council approves bridge plan after festival talks
At a regular meeting last Wednesday the Council passed a resolution after meeting with Hon. Walter Weir, Highway Minister, February 18 during the Trappers Festival to discuss a bridge route. The chosen site matches the province’s original proposal, despite earlier protests from Christ Church and traffic concerns around the fire hall exits, town offices, curling and skating rinks.
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Walter Weir
Christ Church
Pas
Council Briefs show 1966 water surplus and budget deficit
The Town's water utility posted an $18 000 surplus in 1966 while Finance Chairman Vern Bernstein warned the 1967 municipal budget may end in a deficit of about $800 after a prior conservative surplus forecast. The 1966 public works budget overspent by about $10 000 and a land purchase planned for storage and warehouse space never occurred.
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Vern Bernstein
The
Herald
George Hiatt Retires From CNR Service
George Hiatt retires from CNR service on February 29. Hubert Libbrecht presents him a wallet on behalf of Local 220. Hiatt joined the CNR in 1918 in Alberta and plans to stay in The Pas through year end.
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George Hiatt
CNR
Hubert Libbrecht
C.B
Hiatt
Alberta
Pas
Agreement to adopt single siren warning system
Canada and the United States reach a pact to switch to a single siren sounding system for attack alerts. The announcement notes seventeen months of talks and signals closer North American defense coordination. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3.
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Canada
United States of America
North Amy
Beaten In Own Home in The Pas and Winnipeg Report
RCMP investigate a February 18 beating of 77 year old Ellis Swanson at his Third Street home back of the Bickle Block. He suffered a skull fracture and was transported to Winnipeg for treatment after being robbed of 120 dollars and four fifty dollar traveller's checks.
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RCMP
Pas
Winnipeg
Ellis Swanson
Swanson
Third Street
Education Tax At 2nd Reading
Provincial Treasurer Gurney Evans introduced Manitoba education tax bill for second reading. The five percent levy starts June 1 with basic necessities exempted including food clothing drugs and farming operation items. Merchants will be licensed at no cost as registered agents for collection.
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Gurney Evans
Manitoba
The
Crown
Winnipeg Snowshoe Trek Honors Kelsey Reach
Walter Koshel of The Pas skis in memory of Henry Kelsey, leaving February 25 from the Kelsey Cairn for Winnipeg on a 375 mile snowshoe trek to be completed in about two weeks. He travels via Hydro line routes with occasional cabin stops and a small support group, carrying food, a .22 rifle, and furs for Winnipeg auction. He is supported by the University of Manitoba faculty and the Department of Mines and Resources aims to monitor the journey.
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Henry Kelsey
Pas
Walter Koshel
Winnipeg
Kelsey
Prairies
King Trapper
Devon Park
Kostel
Joy
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Fred Kerr
Bernie Rickborn
Dominion
Koshel
Natural Resources Department
Teachers’ College
University of Manitoba
of M
Department of Mines and Resources
New Vehicle License Tabs Deadline and Royal Visit
Yesterday February 28 was the last day to obtain 1967 license tabs for motor vehicles Manitoba residents were urged to act or risk prosecution if stopped with expired tabs. Centennial coverage notes Queen Dianne Coutts and her two Princesses Shirley Johannesson and Kathy Campbell appearing on Around Town with Jack Turnbull tonight at The Pay after a Winnipeg visit including meetings with local officials and events at Eaton's and CJAY-TV.
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Manitoba
Don
Court House
Centennial
Dianne Coutts
Shirley Johannesson
Kathy Campbell
Jack Turnbull
Winnipeg
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Ly Mane
Finnian
Rainbow
Lindsay Palmer
Council Briefs
Cece Meadows
Hydro
Jeanette Jackson
TransAir
New Maryland
Hawaii
King's Theatre
Eaton's
Richard 5.Bowles
Stephen Juba
Joseph Guay
St. Boniface
International Inn
Cjay-Tv
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