Manitoba Metis Development loan raises questions
The Pas Metis Development Corporation received a $55,000 loan from the Crown corporation listed in the Community Economic Development Fund annual report for the year ended March 31 1974. Critics ask what the funds were used for why the firm failed and why delays in wages and unpaid suppliers occurred. An inquiry was urged by the Manitoba Metis Federation with government rebuttals alleging racial motives.
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Community Economic Development Fund
Manitoba
Crown Corporation
Pas Metis Development Corporation
Manitoba Metis Federation
Auditor General
Northern Manitoba grants and plans dominate regional meeting
The Exhibition Association addressed budget needs and potential government grants to finance a $100,000 quonset style building. The piece notes provincial one time grants of about $20,000 to Cranberry Portage and The Pas for facilities, criticizes northern Manitoba funding practices, and calls for clearer grant rules and broader agricultural support.
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Exhibition Association
Elmir Sims
Swan River Agricultural Society
Cranberry Portage
The
Pas
LGC
Consol
Flin Flon
Tom Barrows
Ron McBryde
Carrot Valley
Rahi’s Island
Wanless
Barrows
LGD
McBryde
Manitoba
Pas Rotary Club
Rick Neufeld
Tourism and
Brandon
Minister of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Thompson
Easter a New Beginning in Town Community Sermon
The piece reflects on Easter as more than a holiday linking winter to spring. It frames Easter as life from death through Jesus and the Spirit, tying breadmaking and family memories to the church’s growth and inviting readers to join the ongoing story in worship and community outreach.
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Jesus
Roman Empire
God
Rahl's Island Rendezvous Praised by Winter Mushers
Dale Scott thanks the Rahl's Island community for the finest rendezvous among Manitoba festivals and carnivals. He credits the dog club and fellow mushers for help and the silver mug gift, with special gratitude to Tony Commodore for guidance.
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Manitoba
Rahl’s Island
Dog Club
Tony Commodore
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Pas Herald
Corporation
Rupert House
LaRose Ave
Jonsereds
Husqvarna
Oregon
Wanile
P.O. Box
Manitoba Community Newspapers
Associahon
Ccna
Norman Publishers Ltd
Third Street
the Pas, Manitoba
Dauphin Herald Company
Dauphin, Manitoba
Ursula Wohlfarth
Canada
the Pas Hospital
S. Chun
Chicken Village
Edwards Avenue
Canadian Restaurant Association
Dale Scott
Parkers’ Solo Store
Datalaac
Olympic
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