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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1968
Page
1
Construction of a 1 200 foot long steel and concrete bridge by Peter Leitch Construction Ltd progresses with metal sheet piling in place for pier pouring. The $1 25 million project will replace the obsolete span and include river crosswalks, aiming for completion in the fall of 1969.
A Pas Reserve youth group urges a separate junior high on the Reserve, saying Indigenous students feel out of place at The Pas schools and unfairly blamed when problems arise. The groups call for equal treatment and self determination for young Indian students.
John Nikolychuk of 160 Seventh Street East is in hospital with facial injuries and a broken arm after falling 12 to 14 feet last week. Hospital officials say he was on duty when the accident occurred. his wife says the injuries are serious but he is doing well.
A Manitoba Telephone System spokesman said Lae Pas exchange was inoperative November 12 from 1:25 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Local calls and incoming long distance calls failed while long distance calls from The Pas to other areas were still connected. The system regrets the inconvenience.
The Pas Indian Band council says it is a subcommittee to Indian Affairs as it struggles with bills unpaid despite about 65 000 in the Ottawa capital account. Gravel sales proceeds must stay in a capital reserve under department control, hampering on‑reserve spending and plans for self government. Council member Joe Ross laments the dream collapsing while the department withholds spending approval. Page note references more on page oy.
Town council failed to establish a quorum for a key Monday session delaying five urgent items. Mayor Harry Trager and councillors Carey, Reid, Wilchowy attended while Batchelor phoned sick and Bernstrom was to arrive late.
The Pas Chamber of Commerce names November 25 as Sid Wilton Nite at Norlite Hall. Sid Wilton, 20 years on the chamber executive, has served as president and in other offices with perfect attendance. Guest speaker will be J Jamieson of Churchill Forest Industries.
A 988 acre land transfer to The Pas by Manitoba enables residential development. The ceremony occurred yesterday with Minister John B. Carroll representing the province. A consulting firm is studying the southeast site for future development as recommendations are awaited.
The Moderator of the United Church of Canada Dr Robert B McClure will speak at 11 30 a m in the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Auditorium The Pas and address the Rotary Club at 12 15 p m on Monday The event follows his election as moderator at Kingston Ont in August He is the first layman to hold the two year office
Ahab Daniel Constant of The Pas Reserve was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to unlawfully having intercourse with a girl under 14. The 29 year old married father of five, living with his family, was described as a leader in the Indian community with no prior record. The judge urged Alcoholics Anonymous intervention to assess possible drinking issues while noting the penitentiary sentence would not aid rehabilitation.
A major staking rush, likened to the 1954 Thompson rush, sweeps the Minago River region about 80 miles northeast of The Pas as five large firms converge. Helicopters fly in hundreds of workers to access a 50 square mile block south of Wekusko, targeting a nickel-bearing line stone ridge from Thompson to Lake Winnipeg. Falconbridge is listed among bidders in this geophysical prospect.
Registration for minor hockey set for Saturday at The Pas rink with fees of 2 50 per player or 5 per family. Juveniles 1950 1951 and Midgets 1952 63 register 4 5 pm Bantams 54 55 3 4 pm Peewees 66 63 2 4 pm and Tom Thumbs 1958 or later 1 2 pm. Ron Cox elected president Rudy Leonard vice president and secretary treasurer Bill Moat. Leonard also serves as referee and chief.
Robin Matthews seeks to establish a judo club in The Pas with approval from Manitoba Institute of Judo. Mats and instruction would come from the institute, classes likely at the Vocational School. Interested locals may contact Mr. Matthews at 83 3826 or leave a note.
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