The Pas Blacktop Plan Faces Funding and Phase One Finish
The Pas aims to pave 22 miles of streets with curb and gutter. Phase One covers 7.5 miles funded by a DREE grant and loan, with 60 percent completed. Future phases depend on provincial funding via Western Northlands. Ottawa and Winnipeg not fully covering costs. The town has set aside reserves and engineering funds to pursue a town wide program, with construction costs to be shared beyond Wood Acres.
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Pas
Wood Acres
Ron McBryde
McBryde
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Northlands
Moule
McBride
CBC plans two French TV licenses in The Pas and Flin Flon
Northern Manitoba readers react as CBC seeks two French language television licenses in The Pas and Flin Flon. Community leaders demand access to CBC submissions, while critics argue funds should improve English coverage or subsidize a second English channel, with local MPs and chambers voicing concerns.
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CBC
The
Pas
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
CRTC
Radio and Television Commission
Montreal
Ian Turnbull
CTV
Churchill
Cec Smith
Smith
Winnipeg
CBC Horizon
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Invite Airlines to Propose Winnipeg Route
Provinces seek submissions from Canadian airlines to run a Winnipeg–Brandon–Dauphin–Yorkton–Saskatoon service using Saunders Aircraft bought with federal funds. Government hints at potential financial subsidies to connect Manitoba and Saskatchewan centers to Winnipeg amid high fares and new airport tax.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Airlines
Winnipeg-Brandon-Dauphin
Yorkton
Saskatoon
Gimli
Manitoba Development Fund
Winnipeg
Autopac Delays Highlighted In Letter To The Editor
A March 29, 1974 car crash led to six months of car damage payments and severe injuries to the writer. After endless calls and letters, final comprehensive claim forms were promised but not mailed, with Autopac in The Pas blaming backlog from a predecessor and noting others wait too.
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Autopac
Pas
Airstrip proximity sparks debate over Grace Lake airport near The Pas
A letter by Art Simpson questions safety and town impact if an airport near Grace Lake exists with a runway aimed toward The Pas. He cites aviation risks and references Frank H. Ellis's Canada’s Flying Heritage while noting recent airstrip activity and construction.
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Ull
Fokker
Grace Lake
Pas
Canada
Frank H. Ellis
Flying
Art Simpson
Industrial Training Program invites job seekers to build skills
Canada Manpower offers to fund up to 85 percent of a trainee salary up to 130 dollars, covering direct training costs for projects helping people who cannot find or keep work. The program aims to reduce unemployment by partnering with employers and communities to create tailored training plans.
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Canada
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Tom L. Mak
the Pas
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Third Street
Doug McBride
Ursula Wohlfarth
Buen E SA Fee Ltd
Rae
Valley Auction Mart
Minitonas
the Valley Auction Mart
Jones
Timberland Trailer Court
Opasquia
Sheraton
Portage Avenue
Eaton’s
Bay
Sheraton-Carlton Motor Hotel
Carlton ST. & ST. Mary Avenue
TELEX
Sheraton Hotels & Motor Inns
Stevenson
the Ras
Iris Walsh
Keewatin Community College
EOE Watchers
Narna T Wal
Atanpower
Ma Manpower Ang Linea
Robert An
Senter Ly Main
de du Canada
Manadoruvia
Robwre
Andray Minintee
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