Lynn Lake Road Battle Draws Chamber Backing
The Pas Chamber backs Lynn Lake and Snow Lake with Flin Flon in opposing Manitoba Government plans for a new road from Thompson and Nelson House toward Lynn Lake. Chambers propose an alternate south route to Winapedi Lake Osborne Lake connecting with roads 393 392 and 391 to 10 Highway at Simonhouse, arguing 60 miles versus 70 miles in the government layout.
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Pas Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Lake
Snow Lake
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Thompson
Nelson House
Swannee River
Winapedi Lake
Osborne Lake
Simonhouse
Chamber
Town Of The Pas Approves 505000 In Government Loans
The Pas council passed a resolution to accept 505000 in loans from federal and provincial governments as part of a near 2 million infrastructure program. Projects include 400000 for sewage treatment and distribution, 80000 for firefighting equipment, and 25000 to renovate municipal offices for a town library. Final figures depend on a formal agreement signed by Canada and Manitoba.
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Pas
Ed Schreyer
Canada
Manitoba
Schreyer
Feder
Roy Carter Becomes New Owner Of Local Sport Goods Store
Bert and Claire Hutton announced the sale of Hutton's Sporting Goods and Stationery to Roy Carter. The Pas residents say Carter and his wife Winnifred are not strangers to the community. Carter, formerly District Superintendent of Schools for Indian Affairs, left The Pas four years ago and moved to Winnipeg.
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Bert
Claire Hutton
Hutton
Festival Future To Be Decided Tomorrow Night
The Trappers’ Festival adjourned annual meeting in The Legion Hall at 8 PM tomorrow to decide if the festival will continue. Two weeks ago 18 members voted to adjourn and to consider surrendering the Association’s Letters Patent due to poor turnout and apparent lack of interest. Every resident of The Pas and area is a member and eligible to vote.
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Legion Hall
Association
Pas
Court Warns Town Over Taxi License
The Court of Queen's Bench warned The Pas authorities to show a good reason for denying Robert Latimer a taxi driver license. Latimer sues after council rejected his application, seeking court-ordered issuance. Justice Gordon Hall adjourned to allow cross-examination of the town affidavit and warned the town of potential vulnerability.
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the Pas
Court of
Queen's Bench
Robert Latimer
Latimer
Queen’s Beach
Gordon Hall
D*arcy Bancroft
Bancroft
Audrey Batchelor
Police
Justice Hall
Evans Premachuk
Labour Calm Returns To Rivers Sawmill Complex
Union workers returned to the Rivers Sawmill complex site on Monday after two weeks of unrest as workers reported illness. The return followed hearings in Winnipeg before the Manitoba Labour Relations Board. River Sawmills withdrew its application to sue the union and officers for alleged illegal strike.
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Rivers
Winnipeg
Manitoba Labour Relations Board
River Sawmills
Bertram's Plant Set to Open June First
James Bertram and Son say their machine manufacturing plant at the complex site is scheduled to go into operation June 1. The company also announces its first contract to manufacture machinery parts for Canadian International Paper. Ottawa serves as Bertram's head office and sales base.
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James Bertram
Indian Trailer Court Faces Payment Dispute After Year of Talks
After a year of negotiations the Town and The IR Corporation contest monthly trailer payments for a water lift station costing 17,500. The corporation argues the facility serves broader land, including a new subdivision and private lands, justifying shared costs. The proposed trailer park would hold 168 units with a 400,000 capital outlay.
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I. R. (Indian Reserve) Corporation
Adminster
Pas Indian Band Land Holdings
Corporation
1. Corporation
Huskie Awards Honor Mutz at Pas Huskies Windup
The Pas Huskies of the Pre Cambrian Hockey League held their season windup at Elk's Hall with players executives and fans present. The annual banquet was omitted due to rising costs but the mood was upbeat. Vice President Andy Goldstrand served as master of ceremonies and thanked all involved for a successful season.
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Pas Huskies
Elk's Hall
Huskies
Andy Goldstrand
M.C
Goldy Goldstrand
Woodlands Division Halts Cutting Operations Temporarily
The Woodlands Division of C.F.11 has suspended cutting in all its camps to reduce bush storage deterioration and balance mill yard inventories. Operations will resume for the 1970 71 season later this summer after completing the 1969 70 year with over 140 000 cards stored at the complex site.
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Woodlands
C.F.11
Farewell for Ernie Saranchuk from The Pas to Atikokan
Ernie Saranchuk, Terminal Traffic Manager CN Express, receives a going away gift from Max Lebowicky on behalf of Express employees. He transfers to Atikokan Ontario, began new duties May 4. In The Pas he joined Rotary, played golf curling and hockey, and was a popular hockey referee. His wife Mary and daughter Shawn will join him after the school term ends.
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Ernie Saranchuk
CN Express
Max Lebowicky
Express
Ernie
Atikokan
Ont
Pas
Mary
Shawn
Atikakan
Just A Hat Full Of Water Action at Western Grocers
Victor Jory of The Pas stopped by Western Grocers when a rear wheel seized and smoke and flames appeared. He raised the alarm at 7:05 AM and, wearing a hard hat, threw water on the blaze until the fire department arrived and gained control.
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Victor Jory
Pas
Mr. Jory
Herald Mail Rate Up June 1
The Pas HERALD announces higher subscription prices taking effect June 1. Local subscriptions rise to 4 dollars annually, up 50 cents, while out of town rates climb to 5 dollars for Canada and 6 dollars for outside Canada. The increases reflect higher postage costs since 1969.
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Pas Herald
Canada
Herald
White Glove Ceremony At Queen's Bench
At the spring sitting in The Pas Justice Hall received white gloves from Crown Attorney W R Martin. The gesture marks a tradition when the Crown has no person to be tried by a judge and jury for a criminal offence.
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Court of Queen's Bench
Justice Hall
W. R. Martin
Vandals Wreck Golf Club House
An executive member recalls extensive damage at the Golf Club House after vandals ransacked the venue last Sunday. The interiors show broken glass, smashed fixtures, and disrupted security prior work to board up doors.
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Vandals Wreck Golf Club
Golf Club
Stage Set For Pool A Thon 25 Mile Walk On May 23
Pool a thon officials announced innovations for the upcoming 25 mile walk fundraising for the new indoor pool. The route goes from Pioneer Bay at Mile 25 to The Pas, with buses from Mary Duncan School or self transport. A weiner roast at Prospector awaits walkers.
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Pioneer Bay
Clearwater Lake
Pas
Mary Duncan
Prospector
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Roy Carter
Hutton’s Sporting Goods
Bertram’s
Len Mutz
Huskie Awards
Hugh Johnston
C.F
Herald Mail
Queen’s Bench
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