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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1974
Page
1
North side of the Carrot River floods threaten grazing lands and 800 cattle in the Saskeram area. A barge from EMO Winnipeg may be used to haul feed or move cattle as 2000 more await dry conditions. Water resources expect Saskatchewan to drop late this week.
The council gave first reading to a by law re zoning the Industrial Park to permit bulk oil plants. The by law calls for the zoning change and outlines the planned use of the site for oil storage facilities.
The town announces a spring clean up with a May 31 deadline for Tide St Lane award entrants. A judging panel led by Fire Chief Dick Wright will assess lanes in early June, with a plaque to the winner. Extra refuse will be collected, and The Pas Auto Body will haul derelict vehicles to the dump free of charge.
The Pas faces a large deficit despite budget cuts as the Kelsey School Division’s inflated demands strain the town finances. Mayor Jack Kennedy says school division demands account for half of the town’s budget pressures and resources are exhausted. Finance and Council have reduced the budget to a point where further cuts are not possible.
Premier Ed Schreyer announced a two fold plan to ease mill rate hikes in The Pas. Manitoba Forestry Resources Limited will pay an extra 50000 in lieu of 1973 taxes on tax exempt assets and provide a 1974 full tax grant on those assets. The move aims to make 1974 taxes and grants equal to normal taxation by assessed values and the mill rate. The town seeks government help and a joint meeting with the school division to prepare a delegation for Winnipeg. Mayor Kennedy says the town faces a deficit beyond its ability to pay and awaits further tax and assessment decisions.
Kelsey Recreation Commission set arena fee increases for the 1974 75 season at its May 15 meeting. The announcement came from Arena Commissioner and details outline higher charges for rental and access.
Council reviews Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation plans for a Third Street and Bell Avenue subdivision. The Planing Commission recommends lower density. MHRC designs show 100 71 and 67 units, with town favouring smaller option amid financial strains of The Pas. Ice time to rise toward running costs 20 per hour. memberships also increasing for residents and non residents. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 20)
The Town of The Pas begins Phase I of its paving program with curbing and sidewalk work on Cathedral Avenue. Borger Industries moves in with a full crew to excavate Gordon Avenue as the first street to be paved, joining three local contracts including Reserve road and Carrot River Road. Traffic hazards from motorists ignoring barricades and detour signs are noted, prompting renewed driver caution to keep work progressing.
The Pas asks Manitoba cabinet members to fund a 72000 pilot to test using school facilities for community needs. Recreation Director Bernie March and trustees Al Pyke and Jackie Brookes led the Winnipeg talks with education and tourism ministers to study feasibility and partnerships.
The Town of The Pas warns residents with multiple parking meter summonses that RCMP warrants may be issued for habitual nonpayers starting next week. Arrests could involve a few hours in jail until a judge sets a trial, with fines up to 10 dollars plus costs. Local offenders will be seized two or three at a time unless they voluntarily go to court to settle fines.
The northern Human Rights office in Room 21, Provincial Building, reports a busy period of just under two months. Human Rights Officer Garry Anderson outlines workload across the North in cities such as Flin Flon, Thompson, Norway House, Leaf Rapids, and The Pas. The complaints fall under the Human Rights Act prohibitions on discriminatory practices in employment, advertisements, applications, contracts, and membership in race unions.
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