Court Briefs From The Pas Highlights Various Guilty Pleas
D Arcy Zawalski admitted theft of a wristwatch from The Pas Curling Club during a bonspiel on April 7 and was discharged on good behavior after watch recovery. Lise Deschenes convicted of impaired driving, fined $100, breathalyzer refusal dropped. Maurice Mallory received a cannabis resin possession discharge with warning. John William Young guilty of probation breach. 18 day sentence. Wayne Finnerty and Edward Klimchuk fined $24 each for speeding.
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D'Arcy
Zawalski
Pas Curling Club
Miss Zawalski
Lise Deschenes
Pas
Mrs. Deschenes
Pas Herald
Mallory
John William Young
Young
Pas Correctional Institute
Wayne Finnerty
Edward Klimchuk
Band chiefs blast Highway plan as unfair and chaotic
The document quotes Band leaders criticizing a public highways plan that would affect Band land and a proposed Shopping Complex. They claim lack of Highway Department presence, costly travel to Winnipeg, and potential traffic issues near a bridge. Officials vow to fight the plan and push for fair interpretation.
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Department of Highways
Slower Is Safer Warning Urges Weekend Drivers
A public safety message urges drivers to slow down this long weekend to reduce weekend accident tolls. Officials stress defensive driving as hundreds of crashes occur annually during holidays.
NDP hopefuls in Churchill riding seek nomination
MLA for Rupertsland, former NDP member turned independent, claims broad Native support in Churchill. Melver of Wabowden is named for nomination along with Dick Martin Thompson Dan Reagan Norway House and Dorothy Hilsenteger The Pas. traveling nominating convention planned for Thompson on June 22.
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Rupertsland
Manitoba
NDP
Allard
Schreyer
Churchill
Mayor Melver
Wabowden
Dick Martin
Thompson
Dan Reagan
Norway House
Dorothy Hilsenteger
Pas
Inquest Continues On Hotel Fire And Night Watchman
The room of origin was where the fire began with a mattress blaze possibly from a dropped cigarette. The night watchman, after opening the door, faced heat and smoke and woke guests rather than reentering. Judge Martin says the inquest cannot judge the watchman actions given the risk to others.
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Martin
Night
Mr. Laliberte
School Board to Meet Over Red Brick School Demolition
Jean Graveline and Betty Hasker representing the Student Council appeal to the School Board for intervention. The board will meet with Mr. Toews to iron out the problem. Dennis Berrard won the demolition contract at 11000 dollars after the three bids. A May 3 tour found the old school deteriorated and ready to fall.
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Jean Graveline
Betty Hasker
Toews
Grundy
Dennis Berrard
Berrard
Berezowecki
Town discusses parking, garage plans and school heating overhaul
The board reviews parking on Smith Street, cites Pas letters, and plans for a combined Public Works Garage with contracts awarded to out-of-town firms. Mechanical Engineer Paul Mart notes heating overhauls at Quasquia Kelsey and MBCI costing about $75,000. The new MBCI student cafeteria is performing well and $85,891.93 in accounts are approved.
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Smith Strei
MBCI
Pas
Bord
Paul Mart
Mr. Mart
Mart
Quasquia
Kelsey
Grundy
Gas connections under scrutiny after explosions prompt replacements
Investigations suggest deterioration from chemical reactions in bronze flex connections cause leaks and fires. Canadian Gas Association approved. Ottawa moves to amend code. About fifty of these flex connections have been replaced since the April 12 explosion with double swing solid pipe joints, costing around 15Vy, deemed safer by Mr Weissig and the local Fire Department.
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Canadian Gas Association
Ottawa
Scissig
Weissig
Police Chase Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Town
Early May 10 a pursuit involving two police units and a highway patrol vehicle caused about 500 dollars in damage to three vehicles. The yellow Vega fled into town then stalled in the hospital lane and was struck by the pad dywagon. the Vega then struck the patrol car. The driver was a juvenile with five companions. charges are pending.
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Maurice Mallory
Winnipeg
The
Herald
Philip Bignell
Band Economic Development Commission
Garth Crockett
Band
Ron McBryde
Peter Burtniak
Howard Paulley
CNR
Autopac
Public Insurance Corporation
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Your Insurance Corporation
B.C
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