Three men charged in Carlson Mobile Homes robbery case
Three men appeared in court Monday to plead not guilty to charges tied to the March 14 robbery at Carlson Mobile Homes. Basaraba faces theft and prior record concerns, while Jacobsen and Scott are charged with possession of money linked to the offence. About $1500 has been recovered. Bail and remand decisions were issued. next court date set for next Monday.
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Carlson Mobile Homes
Brian Basaraba
Carolson Mobile Homes
George Kenneth Jacobsen
Kenneth Wayne Scott
Pas
Ron Mitchell
Basaraba
RCMP
Martin
Prince Albert
Scott
Jacobson
Mill shutdown hits Manitoba town as 450 workers face layoff
Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd announces a two week shutdown of pulp and paper and lumber divisions affecting 450 workers. IWA president Bill Benson says declines in the lumber market prompted the move and few will seek other jobs during the break. CPU Local 1403 reports 300-plus members laid off March 21 1975 under three agreements, with hopes workers return after the layoff to resume operations. Mayor Doug McBride warns town faces economic impact. continuation on page 8.
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Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd
Pulp and Paper
International Woodworkers of America
Canadian Paperworkers
I.W.A
Bill Benson
Mr. Benson
CPU Local 1403
Pulp and Paper Division
ManFor
the Pas
Farmers left out of flood compensation plan says minister
In a letter to Opposition Leader Sidney Spivak Minister Sid Green states that Carrot Valley and Pas District farmers flooded last May will not receive special compensation. He cites Manitoba's comprehensive program and notes similar claims in Portage la Prairie Brandon and elsewhere. He warns voting motives and disputes the notion of a legal obligation to provide extra aid.
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Carrot Valley
Sid Green
Sidney Spivak
Mr. Green
Pas Farmers’ Association
Spivak
Farmers’ Association
Manitoba
Pas District Farmers’ Association
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Pas
Crown
Mall hires Arnold Strand as special constable security guard
The Pas Mall Merchants Association appointed Arnold Strand as security guard and special constable for the downtown mall. Strand, with ten years in corrections, began as of last Wednesday after starting at the mall in November 1974. He says shoplifting and vandalism have decreased and will patrol during store hours and the parking lot. Henry Waller calls such measures common policy and Strand an asset to the mall and community.
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Pas Mall Merchants’ Association
Arnold Strand
Strand
Mr. Strand
Henry Waller
Attorney-General’s Department
Jim Anderson
Imperial Bank of Commerce
Pat Maffenbeier
the Bay
Trina Gartner
Union Fashions
Bob Mahan
Denwal Pharmacy
Garth Cowie
Macleuds
Strange UFO sightings over Carrot River Valley
Residents report two sky events near Carrot River Hall. The first involved a bright blue red flash and fiery tail after a square dance. A green ball with purple lights followed a couple before vanishing. RCMP found no aircraft. weather notes cite bright planets and auroras, but explanations remain uncertain.
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Carrot River Valley
Ms. J. Skinner
Carrot River Hall
Mrs. Lante
D.D
Extra trailers join Airstream caravan to The Pas
The Airstream caravan visiting The Pas this summer plans to expand to 145 trailers per caravan due to strong response. The Mary Duncan School grounds may need more space for camp setups, while Norm Baxter assures adequate room. The visit, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce led by Bob Campbell and Ian Murray, could bring at least $32 000 in revenue with 300 to 400 visitors.
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Pas
Pete Fee
Fee
Mary Duncan
Norm Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Campbell
Ian Murray
Wally Ryan
Brandon
Russick elected MAST director at Manitoba convention
Bill Russick was elected a director at large of the Manitoba Association of School Trustees at the Winnipeg convention held March 6 8. He topped eight candidates for four director seats, replacing Kay Campbell to represent the northern region. Ken Rapley Al Rouse and Margaret Trott also elected directors, Maureen Hemphill president, Ken Burgess vice president. Northern delegates from Lynn Lake Leaf Rapids Thompson Snow Lake Flin ton Churchill Kelsey and Frontier attended.
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Kelsey
Bill Russick
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Winnipeg
Russick
Kay Campbell
Mystery Lake
Ken Rapley
al Rouse
Margaret Trott
Maureen Hemphill
Ken Burgess
Lynn Lake
Leaf Rapids
Thompson
Snow Lake
Flinton
Churchill
Frontier School
Tourism promo workshop eyed central info booth for The Pas area
The Pas hosts a Manitoba Department of Tourism session promoting Northern Manitoba as a tourist hub. A central information booth on Highways 10 and 6 north of the 53rd parallel was proposed, with Grand Rapids and The Pas as likely sites. Officials stressed growing tourist spending, noting Manitoba saw about 250 million dollars in 1974.
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Manitoba
Pas
Provincial Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Pas and District Chamber of Commerce
Grand Rapids
The
Bill Barbara
Dennis Maksymetz
Barbara
Exhibition Association plans multi purpose building and offices
The Pas and District Exhibition Association will discuss a possible metal frame multi purpose building at the exhibition grounds during their annual dinner meeting. A permanent office to hold records and supplies will also be planned, with the new site outside town limits under Local Government District of Consul.
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Pas and District Exhibition Association
Association
Cambrian Hotel
Consul
Uatter
Gene Bertoncini Jazz Trio Delights Overture Audience
The Gene Bertoncini Jazz Trio played a mixed program Sunday at Overture Concerts for about 175 fans. Bertoncini opened with The Shadow of Your Smile on classical guitar then switched to electric guitar with Ted Ward on percussion and Gordon Johnston on bass, blending jazz with classical, folk and contemporary pop pieces. He then performed a classical Ravel Pavanne with improvisational rock inflections and closed with You Make Me Feel Brand New using classical guitar in a Jose Feliciano style.
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Gene Bertoncini
Stelis
Bertoncini
Ted Ward
Gordon Johnston
Ravel
Pavanne
Jose Fenciano
Guiboche Elected Chairman of The Pas Metis Group
Stanley Guiboche was elected chairman of The Pas Local Metis Organization at the annual meeting held last Thursday night. Margaret Campbell was chosen vice-chairman and Anna Langan secretary. The group presented its annual report and discussed statements and accounts.
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Stanley Guiboche
Pas
Margaret Campbell
Anna Langan
Three to be tried for manslaughter in Sherridon death
Three persons from Sherridon Thomas Adolph and Flora Charlotte were committed to stand trial for manslaughter in the December death of Alvin Castel. The preliminary hearing before Judge W R Martin in The Pas concluded last Tuesday. Trials set for the spring assizes in April.
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Alvin Castel
Sherridon
Thomas
Adolph
Flora Charlotte
W. R. Martin
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Doug
McBride
B.russick
MAST
Barbaza
Gene Ber
Toncini
Gord Johnston
Sr. Guiboche
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