Assault charge after Teen Town fracas at Elk's Hall
RCMP charged 23 year old Michel Fortin of The Pas with assault occasioning bodily harm following a disturbance at Teen Town in Elk's Hall last Friday evening. The Teen Town dances were cancelled for four weeks. Chaperon Cal Gibson was hospitalized. Investigation continues.
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Elk's Hall
Herald
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Cal Gibson
Gib
Mineral Rights Hold Up National Park in Manitoba
Sterling Lyon told the Manitoba Legislature that two sites are under study for a second National Park in Manitoba. One site lies east of Lake Winnipeg, the other in the Cranberry Portage area. Cranberry Portage is being pushed by Flin Flon interests seeking northern community support. Lyon said mining laws near parks hinder Ottawa negotiations. Both sites are mineral rich. The Cranberry Portage area lease with Churchill Forest Products allows park establishment within the company forest complex.
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Sterling Lyon
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Cranberry Portage
Flin Flon
Lyon
Ottawa
Churchill Forest Products
Police Charge Three With Beating Man
RCMP report Dugald Chartier a Vocational School student in The Pas is charged and in custody. A nearby Frontier Collegiate student, a juvenile about 18, also charged and in custody. The third man, a Vocational School student, not in custody but with a warrant for arrest. All appeared in court remanded to March 21 awaiting Magistrate Neil Macphee. Sergeant Mitt Clark said police worked diligently after Swanson was assaulted fifteen hours earlier and were getting more notice up to last Tuesday.
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Dugald Chartier
The
Pas
Frontier Collegiate
Cranberry Portage
Chartier
Neil Macphee
Mitt Clark
Swanson
Clark
Extra Police Considered by The Pas Council
The Pas town council discussed an RCMP request for an eighth constable at a special meeting last week. Councillor Batchelor urged applying by the 15th to add one more officer due to long hours, but several councillors opposed adding police costs this year. Mayor Trager planned to consult Attorney General Sterling Lyon before any vote.
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Pas
RCMP
Audrey Batchelor
Bernstrom
Carnegie
Uld
Trager
Sterling Lyon
Batchelor
Ice Worm Song Recordings and Northern Ballads Mentioned
The piece notes Wilf Carter as the only known recorder of the Ice Worm Song, a scarce Bluebird 78 RPM from the Trappers' Festival. Copies are rare and valued. Sam Waller seeks one for his Little Northern Museum and a BC resident also requests a copy. A revival idea suggests a 45 RPM single with Centennial Hymn, but 2000 copies would be needed at a price about 78 cents to a dollar. It also mentions a New York long play titled Northern Ballads referencing the festival and local Ren activities (continues on page 10).
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Wilf Carter
Sam Waller
Little Northern Museum
the Pas
British Columbia
Joyce Colgan
New York
Red Cross Drive March 20 31 Across Canada
Canadians are urged to give to the Red Cross during the March drive. The blood transfusion service supports hospitals with large volumes of bottles, free to patients, funded by donations. The process requires safe collection, testing, and cross matching.
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Red Cross
Canada
Study Ordered On New Water Supply
The Town of The Pas orders a three part survey to assess costs of exploring or developing a new water source or improving the present supply. Conducted by the Water Resources Branch, the survey may be partly funded by the town. Councillor George Hiatt says a ground water option is being studied, but optimism is limited about a large, lasting supply. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14.
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George Hi
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Hiatt
Koshel Makes It To Winnipeg After Long Snowshoe Trek
Walter Koshel completes his snowshoe journey from The Pas to Winnipeg driven by resolve. He left Kelsey Cairn on March 6 traveling about 35 miles daily, reached Portage la Prairie where his wife Joy met him, and pressed on to Winnipeg arriving 13 hours and 42 miles later. He had considered quitting but said fatigue spurred him to push on, declaring Winnipeg his objective.
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Walter Koshel
Winnipeg
Pas
Koshel
Dick Bay
Portage la Prairie
Joy
Walter
Portage
Susan McDougall Heads to Saskatoon Kidney Transplant
Fifteen year old Susan McDougall of The Pas was moved to University Hospital in Saskatoon for a kidney transplant operation. Her mother Esther will donate a kidney. The surgery is scheduled for Friday as Susan remains hospitalized at St Boniface in Winnipeg area for pre op treatment and daily peritoneal dialysis to cleanse her blood.
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Susan McDougall
The
Pas
University Hospital of Saskatoon
Susan
St. Boniface Hospital
St. Boniface
Allan McDougall
McDougall
Saskatoon
Esther
Will Plow Out Summer Cottages This Spring
The Department of Mines and Natural Resources will plow summer cottage subdivision roads this spring to prevent snow melt damage and provide early access. Regional supervisor Bill McLean announces plowing will occur just before Easter weekend if weather permits.
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Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Bill McLean
Integration Welfare and Community Development
The Herald discusses welfare, treaty and non treaty Indians, and community development, noting limited progress after years of effort. A Thompson guest editorial by Andy Nabess argues real change requires realism, questioning treaty program living allowances and the costs to non treaty residents.
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Thompson Citi
Andy Nabess
Thompson
Nabess
Thomp
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