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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1974
Page
1
The Pas district school board reviewed a 37 percent budget rise as it awaits provincial approval. They eye mezzanine additions at Scott Bateman School and other open-concept upgrades, plus lighting in the MB CI dining area. Negotiations to buy land for bus parking near town garage were approved.
The Town will seek approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs for a 58 290.54 operating deficit for 1973. A resolution at last Wednesday's Council meeting also plans to levy taxes through 1976 to cover the deficit. Mayor Jack Kennedy notes the deficit is not a large portion of the budget while urging careful revenue and expenditure control. A full financial statement is unavailable, and the mill rate is expected to rise due to higher municipal and education costs. School Board and Council budgets are preliminary and not finalized.
The Town of The Pas records 101.3 inches of snow surpassing the 1937 100.4 inch mark as of March 22. Weather Office notes average annual snowfall is 62 inches and cites a 24 hour record of 14.7 inches on March 21 1962. Councillor Anaka urges cautious driving amid high snowbanks and blocked streets. fire trucks and school access are of concern as snow removal overruns budget.
The Manitoba Liquor Control Commission weighs moving from Third Street to a new location in the east end of the Downtown Shopping Mall in The Pas. Doug Mackie, supervisor, confirms plans are underway and a continuation is noted on page 7.
Manitoba launches its first mobile hearing testing program on December 3 at Portage la Prairie Health Unit. The unit, funded by 25 000 dollars from the Department of Health and Social Development and 20 000 dollars from Elks programs, travels across rural Manitoba to screen and counse l ears, with a complete clinical facility and counselling services.
The Pas Reserve fire agreement remains unsettled after a letter to the Indian Band produced no response ten days later. Mayor Kennedy urged a reply within ten days as the agreement had expired February 28, 1974.
The Farmers Association and Water Resources Branch met on March 20 to discuss drainage inadequacy and high water tables. Participants included Tom Weber and Bill Newman, with The Pas officials, and farmers pressed for faster progress and lowered water levels to reclaim about 1200 acres. Newton said such changes require a direct PFRA request.
The Brett-Young Seeds Limited mill on 1st Street East in The Pas was sold to Glen Forfar of Dauphin. The Manitoba Government-owned Brett-Young Seeds faced trouble after a poultry operation fire two years ago and zoning hurdles hindered re establishment plans.
Local 1403 United Paperworkers Union protests Manitoba Hydro rate hikes as of April 1 with higher domestic and commercial costs. Northern Manitoba faces a four dollar rate gap, colder winters and greater heating reliance.
Several shopfronts sustained damage in the downtown area. Doroshenko’s Confectionery reported a front window broken as Mrs Doroshenko heard the crash from the kitchen on March 20 and saw two girls flee. One was caught and turned over to juvenile authorities. A barber shop window also shattered, and Saan store glass and Fishman’s Men’s Wear window were broken on March 16 and in a separate incident respectively.
The Pas and District Exhibition Association elected Glen Thompson as President and Bob Siedel as First Vice-President at the March 21 meeting. Bud Codd became Second Vice-President, Elsie McKay was named Secretary-Treasurer, and Blake McKay filled the vacant trustee seat. other trustees include Dave Bown and Harry Anderson.
Alfred Head was reelected as Vice-President of the The Pas Region Manitoba Metis Federation at a Snow Lake regional meeting last Saturday. He defeated Stan Guiboche Hubert Sinclair and Cecil Asmus for the post. His two year term alongside two new Board members Tony Lussier and Stan Guiboche. Representatives from 14 communities attended and a post meeting dance was held at the Snow Lake Community Hall.
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