Fire chief receives merit for fire prevention work
Dick Wright, Pas Volunteer Fire Department chief, accepts a Merit Certificate from Mayor Kennedy. The National Fire Protection Association (International) honors outstanding fire prevention work and reports. The Pas fire department has recently spent many hours promoting fire prevention and has collaborated with students across schools.
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Dick Wright
Jack Kennedy
Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Wright
National Fire Protection Association (International
Fire Department
Pas
McBryde Declares New Democrat Candidacy in The Pas
In a statement to the press McBryde declares he is a New Democrat whose main interests lie with The Pas Constituency. He notes the political system favors party members and emphasizes his commitment to the riding. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13.
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Pas
Lea
Measle Vaccine Free Clinic Tonight
Reports indicate several hundred red measles cases in Winnipeg inner city. Most cases are in children aged 6 to 8 years. Health officials announce a free measles vaccine clinic this evening to prevent an outbreak.
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Winnipeg
Derelict Vehicles Will Go During Town Clean Up
The Pas launches a two week clean up to remove derelict vehicles and unregulated garbage barrels. The town council merged derelict vehicle and traffic by laws, allowing the superintendent to tow off owner’s expense. Residents urged to list items for collection by calling public works.
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Jack Kennedy
Public Works Department
Government Won't Sell M1 Land On LaRose
The Herald reports land on La Rose Avenue across from Carroll Motors will not be released for sale. Zoned MI and owned by the Crown, it will be turned over to Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation for low cost rental housing, likely row housing, with about 200 frontage feet. Town officials regret loss of potential commercial tax base while Carroll Motors had shown interest in purchasing the property.
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Carroll Motors
Crown
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Ron McBryde
Pas
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
the Herald
Walter Lengerke
Planning Commission
Council To Meet Premier Over Tax Situation
Tower Council Kelsey School Division and Mayor Kennedy will meet Premier Schreyer and cabinet ministers to seek financial aid to lower the mill rate. The assessment rose by about 3.9 million, threatening tax increases despite no mill rate being set. Walter Lengerke will arrange the Winnipeg meeting for May 29.
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Tower Council
Kelsey
Jack Kennedy
Ed, Schreyer
Kennedy
Walter Lengerke
East Year Council
Winnipeg
Schreyer
Knapp Dam Lively Fishing Draws Weekend Crowds
Knapp Dam attracts many anglers each spring with steady weekend and evening groups reporting limits. Northern Pike are plentiful while some fishermen release Pickerel to protect the sport. A photo shows four fish on a stringer left to rot on shore, illustrating poor sportsmanship and an unpleasant scene for serious anglers.
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Knapp Dam
Street Naming Sparks Heated Town Council Debate
A routine street naming for the industrial park and Wood Acres provoked a heated Town Council meeting. Councillor Bert Hayes proposed Festival Road, queuing a discussion on naming conventions and street placement in the new subdivision near Cathedral.
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Wood Acres
Cathedral
Bert Hayes
Festival Road
Young Voyageur Program In Need Of Funds
A historical note outlines the Young Voyageur Program a Canada wide travel and exchange project for Canadian secondary students. It aims to foster national unity by letting groups stay with host families for a week at no cost funded by federal and provincial governments.
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Canada
Students Aid Blood Clinic Drive Across Town
MB CI students volunteer from May 25 to June 3 to canvass town and trailer courts to recruit blood donors for the Red Cross Clinic. The clinic is at Elk's Hall on June 6 with student babysitters and drivers offering free services during donation hours.
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Red Cross
MBCI
Elk's Hall
Elk’s Hall
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Val Melnick
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Hayes
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Birch Crescent
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Shirley Jonas
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