Monday Closing Bylaw Question Faces Council Debate
The Pas Retail Grocers Association asks Town Council to enforce a Monday closing bylaw, but councillors call it unenforceable. A committee meeting will be held with involved parties after last week’s discussion. Councillor Vern Bernstrom notes prior attempts found the bylaw unenforceable, echoing Winnipeg. Councillor Alex Wilchowy recalls it began as a gentlemen’s agreement.
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Pas Retail Grocers Association
Vern Bernstrom
Winnipeg
Alex Wilchowy
The Pas to Take C F I to Court Over Permits
The Town of The Pas plans legal action against Churchill Forest Industries. council instructed the Town Solicitor to compel CFI and other forest site firms to obtain building permits and licenses. A December 1969 resolution noted permits were not issued and that the agreement exemption does not cover this requirement.
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George Litton
Legion grants thousand toward town arena heating unit
The Pas Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion offered the town a 1000 grant for a heating unit in the new arena. The Town Council received the letter at last week’s meeting and will contract the organization when requirements are known.
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Pas
Royal Canadian Legion
Pas To Raise 194445 12 Mill Increase In School Budget
The Pas plans a 12 mill rise to fund a 1970 division budget of about 1,434,742, up 210,012 from 1969. The town’s share is 194,445, $80,000 more than last year, with public concerns echoed by Councillor Vern Bernstrom and former School Board Chair Jack Kennedy. Major rise reflects capital expenditures for furniture, lighting, heating, and similar needs, totaling about 50,000.
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Vern Bernstrom
Jack Kennedy
Lagoon Work Stopped Over Funding Uncertainty
Town halts planned sewerage lagoon work awaiting written confirmation from the Provincial Government. Council seeks clarity on whether funding will come as a grant or CMHC loan. Mayor Trager reported a meeting with Premier Schreyer, who assured no money action was planned at that time.
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Harry Trager
Winnipeg
Ed Schreyer
Council
Retraction Requests Highlight Winnipeg Press Disputes
Town Council objects to a Winnipeg Free Press article about The Pas calling it derogatory and unworthy of fair play. They note other errors including false industry closure date, seeking a formal retraction.
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Town Manager Study Recommended by Councillor
Councillor Ed Johanson urges hiring a firm to study municipal management in The Pas. He says not to hire a town manager solely because the Premier suggested it but to obtain a reliable assessment and recommendations to guide future work. The issue to be examined.
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Ed Johanson
Johanson
Rotarians Seek One Mill Levy For Municipal Museum
Rotarians of Rotares Incorporated have formally asked the town for a one mill levy to fund the museum. In a letter the club notes a prior approval in principle after a meeting with the Council last summer. The museum forms the town’s Centennial Project and the finance committee will review it in this year’s budget.
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Rotares Incorporated
Rotary
Emergency Debate Over CFI Complex at The Pas
An emergency debate in the Legislature discussed the Churchill Forest Industries Complex at The Pas. Premier Ed Schreyer stated the province will consider a closed inquiry into the four deals made by the previous Progressive Conservative government.
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Kinsmen Club Names Dinner Speaker for 10th Anniversary
David Cass-Beggs will speak at the Kinsmen Club anniversary dinner in Born Manitoba as the club marks ten years. An English born engineer, he moved to Canada in 1939 and has led the Saskatchewan Power Corporation and served as Science Advisor to Canada’s Science Council, now chairing Manitoba Hydro. Tickets for April 18 are available from Kinettes or Sonia Simes at 623-3296.
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David Cass-Beggs
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Manchester
England
Canada
Cass-Beggs
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Science Council of Canada
Manitoba Hydro
Sonia Simes
M G E A Plans Spring Bonspiel
The Manitoba Government Employees Association announces its spring bonspiel to be held April 4 5 at The Pas Arena. Members from various departments will compete in curling matches and social events during the weekend gathering.
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Manitoba Government Employees Association
Pas
St Anthony’s Hospital Groundbreaking Underway
Work started on a new hospital addition for St Anthony’s with Wallace and Atkins of Winnipeg as contractors. Machines tore up the parking lot while a ground blessing occurred at 2 p.m. The project is valued at $2,291,500 and will take about 76 weeks to complete.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Wallace and Atkins
Winnipeg
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