Walk-a-thon Planned by The Pas Recreation Department
The Pas Recreation Department organizes a June 10 walk starting 9 a.m. at the Reserve soccer field to Prospector and back, a 20 mile route with check points and refreshments. Five trophies will be awarded for youngest, oldest, top fundraiser, and first to finish with separate awards for men and women. Proceeds fund Reserve recreation facilities including Opasquia Indian Days. Angus McLear joins as new recreation director. Gerry Ferguson will publish related notes in The Herald.
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Recreation Department
Pas
John Constant
Prospector
Constant
Angus McLear
McLean
Close Leason
Gerry Ferguson
Gerry Ferguson and Will Be Including Articles In Mr. Ferguson
The
Herald
Mr. Constant
Town moves to clear shacks with 35 low cost homes
The Pas Town Council outlined a plan to build 35 single family low cost housing units by year end. Manitoba Housing and related bodies will supply 30 to 40 thousand dollars for land purchases if land is available. DREE adds 14 thousand for demolishing condemned buildings near potential sites. The town will use land reserve funds to acquire and condemn properties then sell them to Manitoba Housing, returning money to the reserve.
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Pas
Ivolves
Pas Low Cost Housing Authority
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Town Planning
Manitoba Housing
Gle
Dree
Doug McBride
Council
Land Reserve Fund
Pollution control facility opens at Churchill Forest Industries
A 135 foot diameter effluent clarifier at Churchill Forest Industries The Pas Manitoba begins operation this month. It will treat main effluent streams to a set consistency while solid materials are hauled for land application. The system will improve the remaining effluent quality discharged into the river and support smaller projects to prevent overflow spills and regulate mill processing to reduce waste.
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Churchill Forest Industries (Manitoba) Ltd
Pas
Indian Reserve Ward Contested for Kelsey School Division
The Pas Indian Band Council requests The Pas Indian Reserve join Kelsey School Division No. 45 as a ward. A Board of Reference hearing will be held May 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in The Pas to hear parties on the request under The Public Schools Act.
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Kelsey
Board of Reference
Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Pas
Manito
Pas Indian Band Council
Pas Indian Reserve
Kelsey School Divion Board
Manager Appoint. Run Into Difficulties at Pas Housing
The Pas Low Cost Housing board faced trouble appointing a part time manager after a three week public advertisement. A final selection was reportedly vetoed by the Provincial Director Leon Levasseur, sparking a dispute over who runs the operation.
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Pas Low Cost Housing
Leon Levesseur
Points Of Interest In New Traffic By Law In The Pas
The Pas passes a new traffic by law after five drafts over 12 years since the last major revision. Councillor Jim Fasano, transportation chair, notes review of mow removal derelict vehicles street safety and large trucks parking. The 18 page by law aims to address rapid changes and will be continued on page 10.
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of the Pas
Jim Fasano
Transportation
Fasano
Citizen's Committee
Playground Possible For Annex Area
Councillor Doug McBride reports land between the C F I apartments on Dufferin Avenue may be reserved for a playground serving The Pas Annex. The finance committee notes C F I paid a 20 percent deposit before occupancy but no further action has been taken by the company.
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Pas Annex
Doug McBride
C.F.1
Dufferin Avenue
Alaska dog team may join Trappers' Festival next year
A letter to Trappers' Festival chairman Wilf Cudmore says a dog team from Anchorage, Alaska may participate in the next festival. The Department of Tourism Recreation and Cultures Affairs notified him of the possibility. A Manitoba Trade Mission visited Alaska in April.
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Trappers’ Festival
Wilf Cudmore
Anchorage
Alaska
Stanfield to Visit The Pas on Friday Evening
Progressive Conservative leader Robert Stanfield plans a brief stop in The Pas arriving from Yorkton at five and leaving for Flin Flon after 2.5 hours. He will meet Mayor Jack Kennedy and Jim Doucette at the Shopping Plaza at 6 25 and visit The Band Office at 5 30 before public events and a 10 minute welcome.
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Robert Stanfield
Pas
Yorkton
Flin Flon
Thompson
Ottawa
Stanfield
Bud Simpson
Churchill
Edwards Avenue
Jack Kennedy
Jim Doucette
Pas Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Lathlin
Bird Sanctuary For Halcrow Lake Hope in The Pas
Mrs. Gerry Yarema states citizens backing a local committee can restore Halcrow Lake and attract birds. Two meetings drew strong interest but need broader support. A public meeting is set for Friday May 26 at 8 30 p m at 2910th Street and interested residents are urged to attend for more information.
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Pas
Halcrow Lake
Gerry Yarema
Yarema
Mary Duncan School faces contract dispute over delayed construction
The Mary Duncan School project on Third Street risks delay as W W Construction of Winnipeg may be removed if it cannot resume by June 1. The Kelsey School Division seeks options with the Manitoba Public Schools Finance Board, including re-tendering to F W Sawatzky or using a town contractor, with completion now expected around October if work restarts.
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W W.W. Construction
Mary Duncan
Third Street
Public Schools Finance Board
Manitoba
W.w. Construction Ltd
Winnipeg
Kelsey School
W.W
F. W. Sawatzky
W.W. Construction
Sawatzky
Graham Construction
Margaret Barbo
Ur Collegiate
Civic Center
Gordon Avenue
Oncce Tere Poen
Snce Board
Pas
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C.F
App’t
McBride
Halcrow
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