McBryde seeks cross party support for Schreyer government
Ron McBryde MLA for The Pas and minister of northern affairs emails residents urging all voters to join the campaign to reelect the Schreyer government. He notes broad backing from former Liberals and Conservatives and stresses strong representation and results during four years in office. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10.
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Ron McBryde
M.L.A
Pas
Schreyer
New Democratic Party
McBryde
New Democrat
Social Credit
Tives
Takashima Offers Four Paths If Elected In The Pas
Independent candidate George Takashima outlines four options if he wins in The Pas constituency for the June provincial election. He would seek PC caucus if Sid Spivak forms government, join the Liberal caucus if Izzy Asper leads, back a Conservative Liberal coalition, or sit as an Independent with open options. He rules out joining the NDP.
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George Takashima
Pas
Takashima
Sid Spivak
Manitoba
Izzy Asper
Liberal
NDP
PC Plans For North Cost of Living Reduction
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba pledges a Northern Cost of Living Reduction Plan funded at 8 to 10 million dollars annually. Benefits average about 500 per family and scale by remoteness. The plan also expands education grants to reflect higher northern costs and aims to equalize opportunities province wide.
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PC Plans
North
Flin. Flon
Progressive Conservative Party of
Manitoba
Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party
Department of Northern Affairs
Independent candidate Takashima receives Manitoba membership receipt
George Takashima, running in The Pas provincial race, is pictured receiving his Manitoba membership receipt from Sid Feye over sae during a stop by Spivak in Northern Manitoba. Takashima, who also holds Liberal party membership, was seen with Ian Alexander, The Pas Progressive Conservative Association president, as local executives witnessed the event.
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George Takashima
Pas
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
Sid Fey Ove Sae
Takashima
Spivak
Mani
Toba
Manitoba Liberal Party
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Ian Alexander
Pas Progressive Conservative Association
Merchants Protest Freight Hike With Public Burden The Pas
Local merchants in The Pas complain truck rate increases, effective April 30, will raise costs for shipments to the north and must be passed to the public. Light bulky items like mattresses and hats incur large increases, with mattresses rising from about 11 to over 18 dollars for cross country shipment from Winnipeg. The article notes the higher cube rule and ongoing discussion, continued on page 11.
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Pas
John O
Winnipeg
Flaming Car Sparks Foam Truck Call at M C I Scene
A car fire near M C I drew hundreds of school students as firemen used the department’s foam truck. The tank had just been filled, raising explosion risk as crews arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. Continue on page 14.
RCMP Officers Transfer Across Town and Municipal Detachments
Several RCMP officers are moved between the Town and Municipal detachments. Staff Sergeant Elmer Cutts departs Selkirk for Winnipeg sub-division as detachment commander. Sergeant Larry Grosnick leaves rural detachment for Winnipeg, to be stationed in Winnipeg. Staff Sergeant Ron White, Northern supervisor, also shifts to Winnipeg sub-division as section commander. No replacement named for White. Sergeant G. R. Davis noted.
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RCMP
RCM
Sargeant
Elmer Cutts
Winnipeg
Selkirk
Larry Grosnick
Ron White
S/Sargeant White
Sargeant G. R. Davis
More Land Needed For Recreation In The Pas
Recreation needs rise yearly in The Pas with demand growing for more land. Eric McCormick cites land between the arena and Margaret Barbour Collegiate fronting Smith Street as key. Minor summer sports grow, with boys baseball ages 8-11 possibly nine teams this year versus five last year. Town Council has allotted 15000 for recreation land development, but plans require council approval.
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Pas
Eric McCormick
Arena
Margaret Barbour Collegiate
Smith Street
Mr. McCormick
McCormick
Kelsey Recreation Commission
Support Blood Donors Clinic June 6th
The Pas people have received almost three times more blood than collected at local clinics over three years. Manitoba Red Cross has supplied 2047 units to the community from 770 donated units. The Pas branch hosts a blood donor clinic Wednesday June 6 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Elk's Hall urging all eligible donors and new donors to attend.
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Pas
Manitoba Red Cross
Elk‘s Hall
Bandmaster to be introduced at Pas concert
The Pas Women’s Musical Club hosts its final concert Sunday June 3 at 7 p.m. in M.B.C. The feature is the introduction of new school band master Derrick Wainio with a program that promises to be varied and engaging. Local talent enlivens the program including Mrs Little’s kindergarten class in The Three Bears, plus speech choirs piano and vocal solos recitations and more.
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Pas Women’s Musical Club
M.B.C
Derrick Wainio
Coyne Wins Lieutenant Governor Award at K C C
David Coyne received the Lieutenant Governor award at Keewatin Community College graduation exercises in a ceremony led by Edward McCannel. The annual honor goes to the student with the highest overall proficiency in college activities, and Coyne was noted for his heavy duty mechanics work while his father had previously won the same award.
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David Coyne
Keewatin Community College
Edward McCannel
Colleges and Universities Affairs
Coyne
Keewatin grads receive diplomas at sixth annual exercise
About 90 of 350 potential graduates received diplomas at Keewatin Community College on Saturday May 26 197 £ amid first time gowns. Principal Mr Mitchell vice principal Mr Walker and registrar presided with guests including The Pas Indian Band chief Gordon Lathlin and Mayor Jack Kennedy. Dave Reid from C I 1 and Deputy Minister Mr Te also spoke.
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Keewatin Community College
Pas
Tee Eee Percipal
Mitchell
Walker
Gordon Lathlin
Jack Kennedy
Dave Reid
C.I. 1
Scott !Atemar
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