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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1967
Page
1
Town Council decided not to operate the swimming pool this summer with a projected $2000 deficit and $1000 pump replacement cost. Councillor Don Carnegie cited personnel difficulties and reluctance to incur losses. Officials hope to resolve the issue in a year if a new pool is built in the Devon Park recreation complex.
Voters in The Town of The Pas head to the polls Friday to elect a 19 month Councillor following the resignation of Dr. Mike Tack. Two candidates ADRIAN ROY and IVAN TAYLOR contest the race with polling at Elk's and Nor-Lite Halls from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The winner will assume duties immediately and serve until end of 1968.
The Kelsey School Division and Manitoba Teachers' Society sign an agreement effective September 1 setting wage boosts and new deadlines for future bargaining. Annual deadlines move toward March 15 withApril 30 and May 31 milestones tied to the Public Schools Act. The Pas joins Thompson as northern Manitoba districts adopting the April 30 deadline to speed fall staffing, with wage comparisons shown for 1966 1967 and the new schedule.
Louis Spence and hunter companion Joe Ross were in the Saskeram area west of The Pas when a 12 gauge shotgun discharged, shattering Spence's femur. RCMP Country detach rushed to the scene aiding the injured man and coordinating transport.
The Community Exhibition Grounds Association and The Pas Barbecue Association amalgamate to create The Pas and District Exhibition Association. It aims to build exhibition grounds west of The Pas near the two ball diamonds with plans for a future annual summer exhibition. This year the group targets a event during The Past Centennial Celebrations August 2 to 4 featuring a Beef Barbecue and light horse racing including chariot races.
Allan Watson, the superintendent appointed a year ago, resigns for personal reasons and will take a similar post with the Interlake School Division based in Stonewall. The board began advertising for a replacement to assume duties August 1. A board member comments on looming headaches and possible mass resignations.
Grocers and customers discuss cash only grocery stores in Flin Flon as food costs may drop without bookkeeping and write offs. Locals expect chain store prices and a new shopping centre on Edwards Avenue. Rumors of more land in the Edwards area surface as Gateway Distributors takes over the Pas wholesale outlet.
Town Council directs the town solicitor to pursue legal action against Arsenault Construction for failing to obtain a building permit. Inspector Tom Earley reported an addition to the garage of G. Turner on Halcrow was built without permits and questioned whether a permit would have been issued. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4.
A delegation of about twelve mothers led by Mrs. F R Scrase urged the School Board on May 15 to add a public kindergarten to the curriculum. They argued no valid reason exists for The Pas not offering kindergarten and noted other divisions provide it. The plan ties to the foundation program with grants for teachers and supplies and to the fall collegiate opening. Currently three kindergartens operate in The Pas including an Indian Reservation program and a Beta Star volunteer effort. another charges 12.50 per child.
Three main issues confront the school board including hiring secondary quota teachers a new college building ready by September and insurance and budget decisions. The board and teachers met Tuesday May 16 in camera and a new agreement was finalized. The teachers were due at the regular meeting but did not appeal.
Kelso School District principals presented views on education recommendations at a regular board meeting led by Steve Gingera. They focused on the fate of students in classes for the retarded and the need for qualified teachers under the new foundation program. The board will advertise for applicants to fill positions if suitable teachers are not immediately available.
An electrical fault halted pumps at the deep well supplying water to the treatment plant last Sunday, leaving Without The Pas without water for about an hour and a half.
The Pas Lions Club hosts a Wine and Cheese party at Elk's Hall from 8 to 11 PM on Saturday. Tickets at 1.00 invite, proceeds fund Lions Community Service. Event features 15 wine varieties and 12 cheese varieties with open come-and-go access.
The Pas Manitoba pilot J Bagshaw son of Mr and Mrs G W Bagshaw joined RCAF and NATO peers in receiving wings at graduation ceremonies at Canadian Forces Base Gimli. Group Captain C S S Gilliatt presented the wings. The fifteen month training ends as F O Bagshaw prepares for T 33 jet trainer training at Portage la Prairie Flying Instructors School.
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