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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 28, 1969
Page
9
Lundy began the 30 mile March for Million route but stopped after 20 miles because of a knee injury sustained earlier this year playing volleyball. Gordon runs in support of the March this Saturday and planned to attend a track meet in Flin Flon.
The Town RCMP investigated two last week break-ins. Wagner's Jewel and Gift Shop window smashed and 42 rings valued at about 1300 stolen. Carnegie Service also broken into and 15 tires stolen. No arrests yet. police continuing to investigate.
The Town Council passed a resolution to have the Town Solicitor draft a by law to remove abandoned vehicles on private property unknown ownership or under town jurisdiction. Councillor Alex Wilchowy opposed, saying the town should not get involved with vehicles on property. The meeting noted current parking rules cover street vehicles.
The Pas Overture Concert Association outlines the 1969 70 season with Jan Rubes in November, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in January, and Men of Song as the spring finale. Memberships remain available by phone.
Wildlife Biologist R J Robertson reports the buffalo herd near the Saskatchewan border grew as 12 cows and four calves were spotted by air last week. Eleven cows and three calves are in the main herd. one cow and a newborn calf were about 200 yards away in the bush. Additional cows may be present unseen.
Councillor Ed Johanson, chair of the Town Planning Commission, proposes incorporating land on the east side of The Pas for light industry. He notes ongoing plans to include Ralph MacMillan's land and River Lots one to six, plus nearby hydro, a substation, provincial garage, jail, Seed and Feed, and vacant private lots. He adds the south side Indian land could become an industrial area, though that site is now planned for a trailer court.
Spruce Products Limited plans a larger saw mill at mile 25 Clear Water Lake after a weekend fire destroyed the old mill. Glen Thompson says cleanup and rebuilding will take about two and a half months, with about a month to move new machinery. Insurance covered the estimated $200000 loss. The firm employs 20 to 30 men. operations include two sawmills a planner and a framer.
Alice Cook a ninth grader at M B C 1 was crowned Field Day Queen at the school's spring prom. Born in Pelican Rapids she now lives in Grand Rapids and attends Guy Hill residence as a boarding student in her first year.
TransAir plans a revised summer timetable for The Pas in response to civic objections. A daily Winnipeg to The Pas flight would arrive at Clearwater Lake at 2 05 PM with a noon departure from Winnipeg, and Thompson connections would run twice weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Scheduling changes begin June 1 with possible earlier implementation if feasible.
The Pas Progressive Conservative Association holds an Organizational Meeting at 7 30 P M in the Legion Hall The Pas. It will also serve as a nominating convention to select a PC candidate for the June 25 provincial election.
The Pas Music Festival Association announces its annual meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 3 at 8 p m in Opasquia School. All interested persons are urged to attend.
Rosalind Ridings, graduate of Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas, receives the university bronze medal in French at convocation. She is among 16 medalists from 415 graduates on Sunday May 25.
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