Laliberty Found Guilty Of Non Capital Murder
Gilbert Alexander Laliberty of Cumberland House was found guilty of non capital murder in The Pas Court of Queen's Bench. The verdict followed evidence from autopsies showing extensive injuries to Ronald Ross of Duck Bay, whose death by shock and hemorrhage occurred after severe blunt force trauma. The case, heard before Justice Hall, included expert testimony on alcohol levels and the nature of the injuries, with the jury of eleven men and one woman delivering the verdict.
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Gilbert Alexander Laliberty
Cumberland House
Ronald Ross
Duckay
Justice Hall
Ee Emile Deliesee
Ae Ross
Pas
Hugh Murray Ross
Winnipeg General Hospital
Ross
William Martin
Martin
Train Derailed Near Lynn Lake Causes Minor Disruption
A derailment occurred last Wednesday thirteen miles north of Lynn Lake on the northern line. Ten ore concentrate cars left the track but no spills or injuries were reported, and service resumed the first of this week.
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Lynn Lake
Hiatt Pushes Reintroduced Clearwater Lake Water Study
Councillor Hiatt urged The Pas to re examine its water supply using Clearwater Lake as a possible solution. He warned of potential sewage backflow as river currents slow with ice. Hiatt noted high chlorine and ongoing fluoridation, while mayor acknowledged the problem’s complexity and cited a past $1 million estimate to bring lake water to The Pas.
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Hiatt
Pas
Clearwater Lake
Walter Weir
Trager
Theas
Hair piece trend and polar bears greet readers
Mocc as in status symbol hair pieces draw interest as a fashion item while raf fle tickets on a hair piece appeal widely. Residents of Chur chill confront polar bears again prompting conservation actions. A commemorative flag with LEST WE FORGET and a poppy honors those who served.
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Kinettes
Canadian Legion
Multiple Housing Goes Back To Town Solicitor
The town council discussed alleged zoning violations involving multiple dwellings in single family zones. Two detailed reports by building officials were referred to the town solicitor following a complaint by local solicitor Wm R. Martin about east side properties.
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Tom Earley
Wm R. Martin
Council
Martin
Police Warn About Unregistered Skidoos on Town Streets
RCMP warn that unregistered skidoos snow cruisers and similar snow craft must not be operated on town streets lanes or thoroughfares. Prosecutions will be commenced if infractions continue following instructions from the Crown Attorney for the northern judicial district.
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RCMP
R,c,m,p
Northern Judicial District
Mill Tax Fight as Town Union Seeks 15% Wage Boost
The town union presses for a 15 percent raise for hourly and monthly staff, totaling about 108 thousand dollars yearly, plus fringe benefits added to wages. Negotiations were referred to Councillor Vern Bernstrom and the finance committee as the current contract expires year end. The one year contract would renew annually unless either side gives 60 days notice. Supervisory staff currently earn an additional 2100 dollars monthly, and welfare plan changes are proposed.
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Vern Bernstrom
Town Faces Added Costs For Centennial Caravan
The Town of The Pas will spend up to 200 dollars next August to cover a civic reception for personnel engaged with the Centennial Caravan a mobile affair by the Canadian Centennial Commission showing Canadian history The caravan visits The Pas from August 2 to 4 and the 1967 Council committed the expenditure at last Wednesday night meeting The caravan is not the only item described in the report.
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Pas
Canadian Centennial Commission
Welfare Payments Questioned at Town Council Meeting
At a recent council session the welfare list was read aloud revealing total charges of 255.00. A major charge of 115.00 drew little comment while three 25.00 items sparked debate. One case involved a wife and children linked to a husband away at Lynn Lake. Welfare officer Steve Hrebarchuk spoke on the matter.
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Lynn Lake
Steve Hrebarchuk
Remembrance Day Reminds of Sacrifice and Remade Poppies
The piece recalls WWI and later conflicts with a 2 Canadian Light Railway Train carrying wounded. It notes Remembrance Day events at the Lido Theatre at 10 45 a.m. parade to Legion Hall, a wreath laying at the cenotaph at 11 a.m. Air cadets will form a guard of honor near the Provincial Building on Third St.
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Canadian Light Railway
Royal Canadian Legion
Lido Theatre
Third St
Air Cadets
Guard of
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Laliberty
Rose
Aoe
Uae
Ge Bignell Tol eCow
Eee
Gateway Hotel
Pas Lodge
B.P.O. Elk
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Jack Graham
Adam Deminick
Churchill
Town Union
Uni
the Legion Hall
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