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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1965
Page
6
The Town of The Pas rejects weed control area plans on a tie breaking vote. Councillor George Hiatt notes potential setup costs of about 9400 with The Pas share around 1000 annually plus 75 for chemicals. He says no further town costs are expected, with other funding from government sources.
Mayor Harry Trager told Town Council he wants the water pail delivery subsidy solved next year. He asked utilities chair Don Carnegie to estimate the cost to hook up homes on the waterline and suggested a debenture funded by those who would benefit. The $8000 annual drain to taxpayers should end, with Town Engineer Adam Sus noting about 40 of 80 remaining pail customers could be connected.
The Town Council passed a resolution approving removing parking meter treads for the winter months starting November 15. The decision was made at last Wednesday evening’s meeting.
The Pas observes Remembrance Day with a 10 45 A M service at the Lido Theatre and a 10 30 parade from the Canadian Legion. Mrs Joe Lafontaine, a Silver Cross mother, places the first wreath at the Cenotaph, honoring two sons lost in World War II.
Pas town council hears the planning committee study on a possible pedestrian underpass at the Seventh Avenue crossing. Councillor Hiatt reports the discussion after a public works report by Alex Wilchowy. Traffic detours at First Avenue are linked to ongoing highway work and an underpass plan.
The Margaret Barbour Collegiate Young Progressive Conservative Party swept 35 of 39 seats in the MBCI election. Conservatives gain Parliament after coin toss resolves four ties, with Liberals and Socreds each winning one seat in two-way ties and no NDP seats. Final tallies hinge on a three-way tie elimination and a coin toss.
City notes last week that Mayor Trager received an invitation to Saturday ceremonies and planned to attend with mixed feelings. He teased a future hydro official visit promising potential benefits for Grand Rapids within five years and hinted at a further reduction of lower power rates, though he would not name the official.
Winnipeg magistrate Isaac Rice will be the guest speaker at The Passions ninth annual Charter Night on Saturday December 4. The event showcases community service and civic engagement with the speaker outlining goals for the upcoming year.
The Kelsey School Division won a dispute over funding for Indian children from The Pas Reserve under a master agreement. An Order-in-Council set new per pupil payments, with Indian Affairs paying $12 monthly per elementary pupil and $20 for secondary, while the current rate of $14.25 would apply across levels. Back grants will follow the amended terms.
A Career Night at Margaret Barbour Collegiate on November 16 will feature about thirty speakers from fields including airline stewardess, dentistry, agriculture, teaching, engineering and journalism. The Pastoral Club organizes with support from the National Employment Service and Collegiate. Sessions run 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM and are open to the public and students.
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