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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
2
The Pas residents question Churchill Forest Industries and the Manitoba government over pulp mill progress. Opposition leaders press Minister Don Craik as doubt grows about schedule with a partnership approach guiding announcements and responses.
A major hockey match is set in The Pas on Sunday with the Old Time Huskies facing the current Huskies at 2 PM at The Pas Arena. Preceding action includes Pee-Wee Allstars versus Flin Flon at 1 PM to raise funds for travel to Weyburn and Dauphin tournaments next month.
Contestants planning to enter any competition in The Pas Music Festival must file their entries by March 22. This is the deadline date for all entry forms to be turned in to Mrs Jack Lamb. Entry forms have already been distributed.
Led by Chief Gordon Lathlin the group crowded the health offices to deliver five demands. About 100 protesters sang as RCMP arrived and the march proceeded in downtown streets after a two hour occupation. A mass meeting was held in The Pas Reserve Hall before the protest in Winnipeg where health costs were debated by officials.
The Pas Branch of the Red Cross announces a townwide campaign on March 21 to raise funds. The drive runs from 9 AM to 9 PM during National Red Cross Month in Canada and promotes services such as Sickroom Loan, Water Safety, First Aid, and veteran family support.
Canadian Indian Affairs Minister Arthur Laing ordered a study of policing issues in The Pas and surrounding area regarding the Indian population. The move follows a suggestion from Bruce Dunlop who raised concerns about police costs and effectiveness in northern Manitoba.
A coroner's inquest was opened into the death of 17 year old John William Lathlin of The Pas Reserve after he was accidentally shot in the back by a juvenile with a 22 calibre rifle in the front room of a home on March 12. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St Anthony's after Philip Dorion rushed him there.
Pas Town Council votes to phase out Eventide Home on Bignell Street by December 31 this year. The home, once an Old Folks Home, is to close unless kept as such. planning denials prompted the phased termination.
The Pas Figure Skating Club held an Ice Carnival over the weekend and presented trophies at Sundays show. Winners included NADEEN PREEDY Junior 2 and MARILYN EDWORTHY Senior 1 for club trophies, SUSAN BERG Intermediate, MURRAY CAREY Boys 2, and KATHY BRUDERER Juvenile 2 among others.
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