Mining Technology student crowned Northern Manitoba Voc Centre Queen
Miss Lynn Martin representing Mining Technology won the Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre Queen title at the Easter Ball on March 22 in the centre cafeteria. She and two princesses Margaret Dubinak and Eileen Wells received corsages. prizes were $15 for the queen and $10 for each princess, with a cake by Mr. W. Wade.
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Lynn Martin
Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre
S.P. Didcote
N.M.V.C
Miss Martin
Margaret Dubinak
Eileen Wells
Herb McCormick
W. Wade
Terry Beever
Terry Denchuk
Alie Wielenga
Karen Perkins
Eileanor Mclvoe
B.T.S.D
Superintendent Explains New Report Cards In The Pas
Allan Watson superintendent of The Pas School explains the new report card system used in local schools and details the Continuous Progress method now in elementary grades The Herald sought his input amid recent interest in report cards and examinations in The Pas schools
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The
Herald
Allan Watson
Pas
Watson
the Herald
Town Hires Extra Police Officer Effective April First
Town Council held a special meeting last Wednesday evening to decide on hiring an additional police constable. The session was tense and procedural, with a militant citizen group pressing for immediate action. After about three hours the council unanimously voted to proceed without delay. Mayor Trager requested opinions from each member and opened public statements, including a passionate address from Councillor Audrey Batchelar, Police Committee Chairwoman, referencing a March 9 meeting.
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Trager
Audrey Batchelar
Many Objections To Edwards Bridge Site
Community members oppose placing the new Edwards Bridge at the end of Edwards Avenue near the skating rink. The site affects a historic boat landing used by Cumberland House and other lakes, with frequent flood impacts on government docks during breakup and summer. Residents warn traffic delays could endanger nearby Parish Hall and Christ Church.
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Edwards Avenue
Cumberland House
Moose Lake
Cedar Lake
Grand Rapids
Christ Church
Plow Out the Cottages Debate Sparks Mother's Dilemma
A humorous exchange about newspaper headlines features a mother explaining the plan to "plow out the cottages" as March 15th issue of The Herald. A boy laments losing the cottage, hoping for another year. Also notes on skin diving plans for Clearwater Lake and commentary on pills amid rising birth rates.
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the Herald
Band asks province to halt survey on Indian land for bridge
The Pas Indian Band Council asked the provincial highways department to stop surveying on Indian land north of the Saskatchewan River for a bridge approach. A second letter urged Minister Walter Weir in Winnipeg to visit The Pas for talks on the bridge question after a February 18 meeting with The Pas Town.
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Pas Indian Band Council
Provincial Highways Department
Pas
Saskatchewan River
Minister of Highways
Winnipeg
Walter Weir
Band
Weir
Voc. Student Apprehended In CN Break-In
CN police solved a mystery of a damaged carload of frozen meat in the local railway yards on New Year's Day. A seventeen year old student from the Vocational School, not a resident of The Pas, is in probation custody. No charges have been laid yet and a probation report is pending.
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CNR
Pas
Acquitted On Wounding Charge in Trappers Festival Fight
Dennis Morrissette was acquitted of wounding with intent after appearing before Magistrate Neil Macphee. The incident occurred outside the Ukrainian Labour Temple during the Trappers' Festival. evidence of intent was deemed insufficient. Defense argued self defense as the other youth allegedly struck first.
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Dennis Morrissette
Neil Macphee
Morrissette
Crown Asks Youths Be Examined
Charges of robbery with violence laid against three youths await psychiatric evaluations. The alleged February 18 beating of Ellis Swanson at his Sec ond Street home in The Pas prompted the move. Dugald Chartier, a juvenile, appeared before Magistrate Neil Macphee as Crown Attorney O F Wright indicated plans to seek psychiatric examination for Chartier.
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Ellis Swanson
Second Street
Dugald Chartier
Neil Macphee
O.F. Wright
Chartier
Wright
Council expands policing role by adding constable
The Pas council states the extra constable does not raise daily force strength, only allowing five day week scheduling. The seven existing officers could cover a five day week, but longer shifts impact efficiency and morale. A formal inquiry into local police needs and costs is to be led by Councillor Audrey Batchelor’s committee.
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Pas
Council
Audrey Batchelor
Mrs. Batchelor
Local Son Hutton Returns To Lead B and E Sporting Goods
Bert Hutton returns as proprietor of the B and E Sporting Goods and Stationery in Pal. After three decades away, he brings sharp business sense and a cordial atmosphere. He plans to be an agent for a hardware chain while expanding services such as utility bill payments. a grand opening is anticipated in a few weeks.
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R. A
Bert) Hutton
B. & E. Sporting Goods and Stationery
Hutton
Red Earth
Saskatchewan
Clearwater Lake
Pas
Art Johnson
Fishman's
Mr. Hutton
Keddie & Fowler
C B C Plans Are Moving Ahead Community meeting forms steering group
A meeting at The Pas Council Chambers on March 17 explored feasibility of a social economic study. A steering committee for a Community Betterment Council was elected, including Norman Charbonneur, Ben Profit, John MacKenzie, Sam Chan, Edith Devenny, and John Watt.
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Pas Council
Norman Charbonneur
Ben Profit
John MacKenzie
Sam Chan
Edith Devenny
John Watt
Herman McKinnon Dies in California at Seal Beach
The Pas announces the death of Herman McKinnon in Seal Beach California. He came to The Pas in 1914 as a deck hand on river boats and later became manager of Transport Ltd. He married Hazel Johnson and had a long career in transportation. Further funeral details were not available.
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Pas
Herman McKinnon
Seal Beach
California
McKinnon
Transport Ltd
Ross Navigation Company
Transport
Hazel Johnson
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Edwards Bridge
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Ted Diver
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Reg Edwards Jr
Evans Premachuk
Paris
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Jules Nault
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