The Pas Men’s Bonspiel Winners and Placings
The Pas curling event crowned three winners last weekend. Margel Chartier led Hotel Trophy team with Bill Donaldson skip and Jim Heaps eighth, Cliff Linnnen second, Barry Cornish lead. Don Fisher’s rink was second and Ron Houston third with Lorn Norman fourth for the first event. Second event sponsor Proft Furnitures team finished with Ted Pundy skip and Al Dowhan second, Wayne McCord third. Vern Alm led a rink to second with Stan Williamson and Frank Houghton third. Third event Carroll Motors saw Dave Alexander skip for Carroll Williams, Earl Craven eighth, Bob Lauze 92nd, Larry Coutts lead. Don Witt and Bud McIntosh of Snow Lake finished second and eighth. Merle Donaldson from The Pas finished fourth. There were 61 entries. Bill Donaldson captured the big end prize with a six ender.
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Attoy
Margel Chartier
Bill Donaldson
Jim Heaps
Cliff Linnen
Barry Cornish
Don Fisher
Ron Houston
Thompson
Lorn Norman
Flin Flon
Profit
Mac Profit
Ted Pundy
AL Dowhan
Wayne McCord
Walter Koshel completes 208 mile trek toward Winnipeg
TeLiGanen Walter Koshel continues his Centennial project walking and snowshoeing from The Pas to Winnipeg. After starting February 25 he logged about 20 miles daily, faced 40 mph winds at Crane River, spent four nights out, and resumed toward Delta and Winnipeg next week with Mines and Resources monitoring progress.
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Walter Koshel
Crane River
Koshel
Pas
Winnipeg
Henry Kelsey
Prairies
Walter
Pelican Lake
Duck Bay
Joy
Winnipegosis
Manitoba Departent of Mines and Resources
Delta
TransAir Plans Modern Fleet Amid CIGOL Takeover Bid
Canadian Industrial Gas and Oil Co. Ltd. based in Calgary has bid to take over Winnipeg airline TransAir. Offer to Canadian shareholders values one CIGOL 3% preferred share at 25.00 convertible after five years into two CIGOL shares for six TransAir shares. TransAir directors back the bid, citing fleet modernization and northern Manitoba expansion, considering two Boeing 737s for up to 90 passengers.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Industrial Gas and Oil Co. Ltd
Calgary
CIGOL
Northern and Central Gas Company
TransAir
Trans Air Limited
George H. Sellers
Trans Air
The
Herald
Manitoba
Narrow Escape With Home Made Rocket
Seventeen year old Robert Parker of The Pass is in good condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after a homemade rocket exploded on a highway south of Town. Parker and two youths were experimenting with the device when it fired near him, a metal fragment striking his neck. He received immediate blood transfusions and was aided by occupants of a passing car before being taken to the hospital.
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Robert Parker
St. Anthony's Hospital
Parker
Night of Schmockey in The Pas Promotes Minor Hockey
Tonight at the arena the Merchants face the CNR in a charity hockey game for the Minor Hockey Association. Proceeds go to supporting youth hockey as fans are urged to attend and help bring home the Oil Gan Cup with a record crowd.
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Pas
Merchants
CNR
Minor Hockey Association
Break-In At Nip House on Edwards Avenue
RCMP report a break in at Nip House on Edwards Avenue last Thursday morning between 2 30 and 8 00. Cash totaling 400 was stolen from a locked wooden drawer used for receipts. Entrance occurred through the back. The restaurant closed at 2 30 and did not reopen until 8 00 when the robbery was found. Investigation continues. No new details on the assault and robbery of 77 year old Ellis Swanson on February 18. He answered a knock at 7 30 PM and was attacked.
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RCMP
Nip
Edwards Avenue
Ellis Swanson
Ellis
Huskies Honor Goldy Goldstrand With Gift and Praise
The Huskies, club officials, and fans honored coach Goldstrands long service during the second period intermission on Saturday night. He received a set of golf irons and 14 scrolls while wife Helen was presented a bouquet. Louise Black Mac Profit John Sokulski and Shorty Gamache assisted with the tribute.
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Goldy Goldstrand
Huskies
Goldy
Pas
Helen
Louise Black
Mac Profit
John Sokulski
Shorty Gamache
Ice Revue At The Pas Arena This Weekend
The Pas Figure Skating Club presents its annual Ice Follies show at The Pas Arena this weekend with three parts Calendar Review Winter Wonderment and Salute to Canada. Guests from Flin Flon Skating Club will perform and advance ticket holders have a chance at prizes. Tickets available from executives or Lamb Aitway's office.
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Pas
Canada
Lynne Cornish
P. Madrigga
H. Goldstra
Centennial Plan Moves Forward in The Pas
February meeting of the Centennial Committee in Town Offices drew 14 members as plans for a town centennial celebration gain momentum. The Voyageur Canoe Pageant arrives June 13 signaling start of events with a ceremonial cross raising at the river junction set for June 14, details continued on page 10.
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Pas
Credit Union Declares 5 Percent Dividends and Rebates
The Pas and District Credit Union declares 5 percent on shared capital and a 5 percent rebate interest for all borrowers. New officers include Board President E J A Neill and Vice-President A Lundy. Secretary G Beals and R Beck. Credit Committee R Heatherington B Taylor S Tavener. Supervisory Committee E Rookes Mrs E Beals Mrs S Puterbaugh. Manager Mrs Bruce Taylor retained.
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Pas and District Credit Union
Board
E.J.A. Neill
A. Lundy
W. Shipley
G. Beals
R. Beck
R. Heatherington
B. Taylor
S. Tavener
E. Rookes
E. Beals
S. Puterbaugh
Bruce Taylor
Manitoba to launch northern transport inquiry commission
Premier Duff Roblin announces a Manitoba government led commission of inquiry to study the north south transportation system over five years. In cooperation with the federal government, the review aims to plan northern movement of people and goods, reconnecting the roads to resources program and urging federal funding.
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Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Canada
Iarent Frontier
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Ischmockey
Arena Tonight
Ice Revue
Credit Union
North Transportation Inquiry
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