Disagreement Over Batchelor Subdivision Housing Rules
Town officials clash with the Local Government District over what may be done with 14 Batchelor Subdivision lots five miles south of The Pas. Alexander says the planning scheme has ministerial approval and final reading. Councillor Carey cites misunderstandings at a town council meeting.
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Consul
New Batchelor
Pas
Charles Alexander
L.G.D
Stu Carey
Town Council
Overture Concert Meeting Aims to Revive Association
A group of townsmen met at Br. P. Kelly’s home to discuss reviving the Overture Concert Association. Under Mrs. Norah Bell’s guidance the exploratory gathering noted Pas is sports oriented but capable of hosting arts interest. A second public meeting could form a local association with membership only concerts.
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Br. P. Kelly
Overture Concert Association
Norah Bell
Excavation Tendons Open For Rink Complex Work Start
Town Council has authorized invitational tenders for excavation and material removal at the arena and curling rink site. Tenders will be on a unit price per cubic yard and due by 2 p.m. March 12. The rush is due to frost concerns and urgent site prep.
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Stu Carey
Audrey Batchelor
Request for Additional Policeman Turned Down By Council
Town Council voted down a proposal to add one RCMP officer to the town detachment. Councillor Audrey Batchela led the motion with Councillor Alex Wilchowy supporting. only they voted in favor. Councillor Stu Carey urged further study citing budget concerns and lack of a second mill until more analysis is completed.
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Carey
Councillors Carey
Alex Wilchowy
Russ Tawse
Ed Johanson
Bill Moffat
Jack Kennedy
Hugh Johnson
Roy Johnston
Stu Corbett
Bob Shipley
Fritz Cameron
RCMP
Audrey Batchela
Protective Services Committee
Stu Carey
Chief of Indian Band ends picket over health clinic control
The Pas Indian Band claims victory as it gains control of the Community Health Worker Program after meetings with Federal Health Minister John Munro and Manitoba officials. Chief Gordon Lathlin called the outcome very satisfactory and said more details would come from Munro's House of Commons report. The fate of director Nora Andrews remains unofficial but points to her departure or transfer.
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Pas
Gordon Lathlin
Ottawa
John Munro
Lathlin
Munro
House of Commons
Nora Andrews
Indian Health Services Clinic
Herald
Andrews
M.H. DeKoven
Manitoba
Indian Health Services
Winnipeg
Wolves Reported to Be Coyotes Near Town
A traveller heading to Thompson reported two Timber Wolves shadowing a buffalo herd west of Town. Local Conservation Officers inspected the area and found only coyote tracks.
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Thompson
Local Clinic Joins Medicare Plan Except One Doctor
Members of The Pas Assoc Medical Clinic will practice under Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Act starting April 1. Dr J Peacock will not join the plan and his patients will pay fees upfront and be reimbursed by the plan. The clinic clinicians cite opposition to medicare but feel public demand dictates compliance to continue high quality care.
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Pas Associate Medical Clinic
Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Act
J. Peacock
A.m.cotton
Adult Seminars At Voc Centre The Pas
The Department of Commerce Studies Extension Division at the University of Manitoba offers two weekend seminars for adults at the Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre in The Pas. The seminar The Professional and The Indian is booked but the second seminar still has room.
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Department of
The
University of Manitoba
Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre
Pas
Annual Meeting Elects Leaders for Manitoba Saskatchewan Prospects
Gordon Percival of Flin Flon was elected president of the Manitoba Saskatchewan Prospectors and Developers Association for the coming year at the group's annual meeting in Flin Flon. Attendees included 34 mining men from The Pas Flin Flon Winnipeg Lac La Ronge and Sherridon. John Murray became first vice president George Zbitnoff of Noranda Mines second vice president and Bart Kobar of The Pas third vice president. Donna Chevy was secretary treasurer. A policy committee was formed including Glen Rapson Ernie Schamehorn Stu McDiarmid Joe Kerr and Lew Parres. The next general meeting is set for The Pas April 18.
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Gordon Percival
Flin Flon
Manitoba-Saskatchewan Prospectors and Developers Association
Pas
Winnipeg
Lac la Ronge
Sherridan
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
John Murray
George Zbitnoff
Noranda Mines
Bart Kobar
Donna Chevy
Glen Rapson
Ernie Schamehorn
Stu McDiarmid
Joe Kerr
Lew Parres
Local Man Paul Barr Wins $1,000 Prize
A local man named Paul Barr won $1,000 after answering a qualifying question. He purchased a package of Peter Jackson cigarettes at McDonald's Tobacco Store and collected the prize from the company involved.
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Paul Barr
Barr
McDonald's Tobacco
Welfare rule changes urged to curb costs
Councillor Russ Tawse proposed welfare rule changes at town council including a public welfare listing a police check of transients and a requirement that all recipients remain available for work, arguing provincial and federal funds should not dictate local policy.
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Russ Tawse
Town Council
Tawse
New Judo Club Meeting Friday at The Pas
A meeting to form a new Judo Club in The Pas is held Friday at 7 15 p m in the Margaret Barbour Collegiate lecture theatre. The event includes screenings of two Judo films and invites all interested to attend.
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The
Pas
Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Tthe
Provincial grant boost to The Pas adds 25000 dollars
Premier Walter Weir announced in the Legislature increased unconditional municipal grants from 3 to 8 per person, adding about 25000 for The Pas. He also said school foundation aid would rise to 70 percent from 65, and explained the plan shares costs between province and municipalities to ease local tax burden amid rising rates. Councillor Stan Reid had warned ratepayers of the strain prior to the announcement.
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Walter Weir
Pas
School Foundation
Premier Weir
Stan Reid
Town Council imposes freeze on sale of town lots
The Town Council stops selling town owned lots until price guidance is set for the proposed south east subdivision. An application from F K Parker to buy land near the Technical School was received. The council will inform him that under current policy lots can only be sold by tender and a reserve price cannot be set until costs of other new lots are known.
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Technical School
F.K. Parker
Independent Study Plan At Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Margaret Barbour Collegiate introduces an independent study option for MBHS students. Principal Jim Fasano lists three benefits: timetable flexibility, greater student responsibility for quality work, and more teacher time for those needing help. Participation requires honors approval and subject-teacher guidance, with review at term end. Two formats allow either class-rate or personal-rate pacing.
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Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Jim Fasano
Peinese~al
Fasano
Water Diversion At Frog Portage Benefits The Pas And Area
J. D. McKenzie proposes Manitoba Hydro divert the Churchill River at Frog Portage rather than flooding South Indian Lake. He argues this would boost Saskatchewan water flow during low levels, aiding The Pas area, Cedar Lake, Grand Rapids and Moose Lake, with water passing through Kelsey generating station.
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Frog Portage
Pas
Manitoba Hydro
Churchill River
South Indian Lake
J. D. McKenzie
McKenzie
Saskatchewan
Cedar Lake
Grand Rapids
Moose Lake
Kelsey Generating Station
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Overture
Indian Band
Icare
Manitoba Medical Association
Voc
M.B.C.I
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