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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1968
Page
11
A Pas Reserve youths group urges a dedicated junior high on the reserve noting many Indian students feel out of place in The Pas and are blamed when problems arise. They call for equal treatment and a school run on their terms.
John Nikolychuk of 160 Seventh Street East is in hospital with facial injuries and a broken arm after a fall of about 12 to 14 feet. Hospital authorities say he is on duty when the accident occurred and, though serious, is doing well.
Internal power loss crippled the The Pas telephone exchange from 1 25 p.m. to 3 40 p.m. on November 12 disabling local and incoming long distance calls while long distance calls to other areas remained available. The Manitoba Telephone System apologized for the disruption.
The Pas Indian Band struggles with finances as the Department of Indian Affairs controls a 65000 capital reserve. Councillors say self government is hampered by strings attached to Ottawa funds, preventing direct spending without approval. Gravel sales proceeds must flow to the capital reserve, drawing reserve anger among residents. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10.
Town Council failed to convene a special meeting due to lack of quorum. Five urgent items were on the agenda including two new council seats, cap ital works priorities, the hospital by law, subdivision south of town, and tender sales of town lots. Mayor Harry Trager and three councillors attended. Audrey Batchelor and Vern Bernstrom were unavailable.
The Pas Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting on November 25 is designated Sid Wilton Nite at Norlite Hall. The event honors Sid Wilton for 20 years of service on the chamber executive, including roles as president and vice president. Guest speaker will be J Jamieson of Churchill Forest Industries.
A 388 acre tract near The Pas was transferred from Manitoba to the town for residential development in a ceremony in The Pas. Minister John B. Carroll represented the province as planners study future use and await consultant recommendations.
Dr Robert B McClure moderator of the United Church of Canada will speak to a combined high school assembly and public meeting in the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Auditorium The Pas at 1130 AM and address the Rotary Club at 1215 PM on Monday He was elected moderator at the 23rd General Council in Kingston Ontario in August as the first layman to hold the two year post
Ahab Daniel Constant of The Pas Reserve was sentenced to 18 months after pleading guilty to unlawfully having intercourse with a girl under 14. The 29 year old, married with five children, was described as a community leader with no prior record. The judge suggested Alcoholics Anonymous contact to address possible drinking issues.
A large claim staking rush comparable to the 1954 Thompson rush has reached the Minago River area about 80 miles northeast of The Pas. Five major companies operate there with helicopters aiding more than 100 men as they sink claims in a 50 square mile block south of Wekusko along a nickel-bearing lime stone ridge running from Thompson to Lake Winnipeg. Falconbridge is cited as one potential holder.
Minor hockey registration set for Saturday at The Pas rink with time slots by birth year. Fees are 2.50 per player or 5 per family. Registration duties listed for Juveniles Midgets Bantams Peewees and Tom Thumbs. New officers named Ron Cox president Rudy Leonard vice president and Bill Moffat secretary treasurer. Leonard also serves as referee and chief and seeks referees by contact at MA3.
Robin Matthews with a Manitoba Institute of Judo sanctioned plan aims to form a judo club in The Pas. Mats and instruction would be provided by the Institute with classes likely at the Vocational School. Interested locals may contact Mr. Matthews at 33826 or mail a note.
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