Manitoba Forestry Resources Faces Paper Demand Slump
Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd risked layoffs as orders dwindled and markets for pulp and paper weakened. President Leif J. Hallgrimson said the situation is not unique to the company and management is pursuing sales while potential cutbacks remain possible. The Pas mill faces high shipping costs to southern markets and must accept thinner margins to stay competitive. An IWA contract settlement added a job evaluation system and a dental plan with wage increases and a 12 percent general raise starting March 20 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd
Leif J. Hallgrimson
Hallgrimson
ManFor
Haligrimson
Manitoba Forestry Resources
Pas
IWA
Town dog catcher threatened by caller in The Pas
A threatening phone call aimed at The Pas dog catcher Richard Blouin was received by another Blouin family member. Council discussed the incident and concerns about public attitudes toward the dog catcher at a recent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Richard Blouin
Blouin
Town Faces No Additional Funds for Paving Project
Council was told there is no extra financing for further blacktop work as provincial money shifts to highways and airstrips in northern Manitoba. Phase I funding came from the DREE agreement, ending in 1974, with Phase 2 to 6 unfunded. </s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug McBride
Manitoba
Ron McBryde
Dree
Bertocino Trio Headlines Overture Concert Sunday
The Bertocino Trio will perform at 8:00 p.m. Sunday in the MBC Auditorium as the season’s second Overture Concert. Memberships must be obtained in advance from Concert Society members or by calling 623-3557.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MBC
Bertocino
Financing for MBCI repairs and school matters
The Kelsey School Division will receive 20000 interim financing from the Public Schools Finance Board for Margaret Barbour Collegiate repairs and Opasquia School boiler. Trustees heard of a 390000 lawsuit against architects and contractors over exterior repairs with 289869 claimed. The Pas Band tuition agreement and Indian Affairs talks were discussed along with bus use for choir trips and a Summer Education program.
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Kelsey
Public Schools Finance Board
Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Opasquia
Boller
Harold Grundy
Department of Education
MBCI
Pas
Grundy
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Indian Affairs
Winnipeg
Graham
Scott Bateman
Department of Colleges and Universities Affairs
Department
Keewatin Community College
KCC
Guy Hill
Frontier Collegiate
Sixty Day Sentence For Theft In Flin Flon
Lawrence Joseph Marin of Sturgeon Landing Saskatchewan received sixty days in The Pas Correctional Institute for theft and failing to attend court. He grabbed two cartons of cigarettes at Hudson's Bay Store in Flin Flon, pushed a clerk, and fled. The judge combined thirty days for theft and thirty days for failing to attend court with a one year probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Joseph Marin
Sturgeon Landing
Saskatchewan
Pas Correctional Institute
Marin
Hudson's Bay
Martin
Extra funds eyed for The Pas public library upgrade
The Town of The Pas may receive up to 860000 for a new public library if a DREE liaison committee recommendation is approved by the cabinet management committee. Councillor Lloyd Solk said the proposal, forwarded by Joe Jarmoe, could bring total DREE funding to 360000 with the town to cover 72000. If approved, funds may also cover landscaping equipment and work on other municipal areas. One mill library levy was also approved.
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Public Works
Underwood McLellan and Associates
Library
MBCI
Council
Annex
MeNicol Construction
The
Pas
Dree Liaison Committee
Management Committee
Cabinet
Lloyd Solk
Joe Jarmoe
Selk
Cultural Development Council
Town Budget Talks Run Through Month End say Mayor
Mayor Doug McBride announced the town budget should be set by month end after last Wednesday's council meeting. Transportation waterworks and protective services budgets were reviewed with revisions planned, while Recreation Commission aims for finalizing its budget within a week and a special March budget session is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug McBride
Transportation Committee
Protective Services Committee
Recreation Commission
McBride
Opasquia School Class Donates to Ability Fund
Arnold Menaar's Primary II class at Opasquia School raised 64.36 for the Ability Fund of the Society for Crippled Children and Adults as part of a March of Dimes effort. Students organized sales of comics books popcorn and candy and designed posters, presenting the money to area society director Al Hillsden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Menaar
Opasquia School
Society For Crippled
Me. Menaar
al Hillsden
Ree Commission appoints Williams and reappoints Brandson
The council ratified the appointment of Jack Williams and the reappointment of Milt Brandson to the Kelsey Recreation Commission. Chairman LeMay, Henry Toews, and Brandson had terms expiring in December but stayed on until a recreation director is hired. Toews resigned pending budget resolutions. The commission heard planning help proposals from John Cushing and discussed maintenance duties with Public Works. The group will draft recommendations for the Municipal Planning Branch and review a figure skating club billing issue. A written report on a proposed summer skating school is requested.
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Jack Williams
Milt Brandson
Kelsey Recreation Commission
Paul LeMay
Henry Toews
Mr. Brandson
LeMay
Commission
Toews
John Cushing
Pas
Cushing
Public Works Department
Claire Martin
Arena
G. Davis
Lloyd Fjermestad
Judge dismisses charge against Jack Herbert at The Pas
Judge Martin dismissed a failing to stop charge against Jack Herbert of The Pas for want of prosecution. He cited unprepared crown, court backlog, and remand delays. He criticized outsider reliance and urged flexible arrangements, noting available RCMP and Manitoba Government Air Service planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Herbert
Pas
Martin
RCMP
Manitoba
Mayoral veto overruled by large council majority
A mayoral veto of three town expenditure resolutions was overridden five to one at the regular council meeting. Councillor Stan Reid opposed the veto, while Don Manych introduced the overruling measure. The debate included the mayor’s argument on seminar attendances and department spending.
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Stan Reid
Doug McBride
RCMP
Don Manych
Mr. Manych
McBride
Department of Health
Manuch
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Ursula Wollfarth
I.W.A
International Woodworkers of America
Lumber Division
Stan Parker
IWA Regional Council
Steve Anaka
Anaka
Dale Scott
Mr. Scott
Winton Pool
Jin
Ree
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