Moose Lake-The Pas Winter Road Opens In Manitoba
A motorcade of Moose Lake and The Pas officials opened a new 54 mile winter road linking Moose Lake with The Pas. Chief Simon Martin and Metis Chief Harry Sanderson helped cut the ribbon as Deputy Commissioner John MacDonald officially opened the route, which will ease supplies and lower costs for residents.
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Moose Lake
Pas
Churchill Forest Industries
Bombardier
Simon Martin
Harry Sanderson
John MacDonald
Chamber of Commerce
Moose Lake Woods
John Bodnar
Umperville
Landry Lake
Three Youths Arrested In Unprovoked Beating Of Local Man
Allan Olfrey, 21, manager of the Loan Store, was beaten by three youths outside a local hotel last Thursday night and hospitalized with bruises chipped teeth and facial injuries. Police say 15 to 20 bystanders watched. A 19-year-old and an 18-year-old pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and were remanded for a pre sentence report. A juvenile was released to his parents.
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Allan Olfrey
Olfrey
Wayne Chartrand
William Carrier
Carrier
New Arena Complex Cleared for Green Light
Thirteen year old Dale Popika of The Pas caught a 24.5 pound trout at Clearwater Lake while ice fishing with his grandfather Sam. Councillor Stu Carey announced continued approval for the proposed rink complex after a meeting with Central Canadian Structures Limited. The plan includes a curling rink, skating rink, central area with washrooms and showers, changing rooms, a confession area, heating, bleachers and artificial ice within a 285000 dollar budget. The skating arena will seat about 1100. final cost details will be released next week.
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Dale Popika
Sam Popika
Bill Popika
Pas
Clearwater Lake
Central Canadian Structures Limited
Stu Carey
Rink
Citizens Committee
Central Canadian
CFI
Municipal Affairs Department
Carey
Mony
Roy Johnston
Scottish Firm Rep Visits The Pas On Plant Project
A representative of James Bertram and Son Limited from Scotland visited The Pas last week to inspect the area for a rumored 10 million dollar paper production machinery plant. The official is to return in about a month for further talks.
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James Bertram and Son Limited
Scotish Company
Pas
Library Museum Proceeds From Monster Bingo
The Pastotary Club sponsors a monster bingo to raise funds for the proposed Library Museum Complex. The event offers 1500 in prizes and will be held Saturday March 22 at the Margaret Barbour Collegiate.
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The
Pastotary Club
Margaret Barbour
Music Festival Entries To Be In By March 21st
The 34th Annal Musical and Arts Festival will be May 5-9 in the Margaret Barbour Collegiate. Entries due March 21 with fees. music and speech/drama entries to specified addresses. Parents urged to ensure children attend practices and learn their lines.
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Margaret Barbour Collegiate
G. Bagshaw
la Rose Ave
J. Lamb
Ann Ferguson
Ann McDermid
Snow Lake
Elliot Lake
Ontario
Toronto
Manitoba Proposes 25.4 Million Highway Plan
North Manitoba unveils a 25.4 million highway program detailing 287 miles of concrete or bituminous paving 333 miles of asphalt surfacing 613 miles of grading and gravelling and 12 bridges. Tenders planned for all parts in the coming fiscal year with work extending in northern Manitoba upgrades near Swan River Flin Flon and extensions No 6 Grand Rapids Ponton and Lynn Lake to P.R. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Manitoba
Stewart E. McLean
Westray
Saskatchewan River
Root Lake
Chamber resolution asks raise in basic income tax exemption
The Pas Chamber of Commerce submits a resolution to Prime Minister Trudeau requesting the federal government raise the basic income tax exemption from $1 000 per person to $1 500. The brief cites higher living costs and government department recognition.
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Pas Chamber of Commerce
Trudeau
New Doctor Joins Associate Medical Clinic Staff
The Associate Medical Clinic announces Dr. Bob Rowed, a certified general surgeon born and raised in Saskatchewan, has joined the clinic. His wife Mrs. Rowed, also a doctor, is expected to move here later to practice as an aesthetician after arrival.
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Bob Rowed
Rowed
Saskatchewan
Bridge Fire Claims Two Lives On Saskatchewan River
A flash fire on a new Saskatchewan River bridge killed two local men, Ralph Strand age 21 and Tony William Constant age 54. Two others were hospitalized with burns, including David Chartrand and Harry Turner, after a propane tank reportedly exploded during construction on pier foundations.
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Saskatchewan River
Ralph Strand
RE. Strand
LaRose
Tony William Constant
Constant
Buffalo Inn
David Chartran
Harry Turner
Peter Leitch
Nora Andrews Transfer Confirmed by Health Minister
The transfer of Nora Andrews, director of the Northern Health Services Clinic, has been confirmed by Health Minister John Munro. Andrews had been on indefinite leave during an investigation into complaints raised by The Pas authorities.
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Nora Andrews
Northern Health Services Clinic
John Munro
Andrews
Pas
Achievement Night Show Highlights Pas Figure Skating Club
The Pas Figure Skating Club held an Achievement Night to showcase member talent. About 10 of 125 skaters competed in February events with trophies awarded to winners. Coaches Donalda Nerbass MaryAnne Murphy Marilyn Edgeworthy and Beverly Shipley received pen gifts for their work. Heather Wray won the Dr Sommerse Trophy as club champion.
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Pas
Donalda Nerbass
MaryAnne Murphy
Marilyn Edgeworthy
Beverly Shipley
Heather Wray
Dr. Sommerse
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Scottish Co. Rep
Highway Pym
Chamber
Pas Figure Skating Club
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