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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1961
Page
1
The Pas marks its 50th anniversary since 1912 incorporation as Manitoba’s northern boundary expanded to the 60th parallel. Mayor Trager and Councillor Batchelor seek an Anniversary Committee to plan events in 1962, inviting all organizations to appoint representatives.
The Pas Game and Fish Association calls a very important meeting next Tuesday at 8:00 PM in the Legion Hall. Secretary Bob Mitchell urges all members and prospective members to attend to prevent the local group from folding, noting past closures due to low support.
Parking meters will be discontinued in The Past on November 30 after a council vote tied twice and broken by the Mayor. Earlier, the council had decided to keep them operating in winter, relying on assurances the meter heads would work in cold months.
An airlift of 60 tuberculosis patients from the Hamilton sanatorium in Ontario will arrive tomorrow afternoon at Clearwater San aboard a chartered DC-4. The group includes 21 children under 15, 21 female adults, and 16 male adults, all Eskimos from the Eastern Arctic.
Bert Hayes challenged the legality of a council action at a regular meeting. He argued a special meeting notice did not include the Texaco service station issue, claiming the resolution was void and vowing to take the matter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
Councillor Paul Fee proposed at the last Wednesday council meeting that The Pas seek provincial funding for two more police constables for local and district duties. He noted Mayor Trager’s critique of local policing costs and argued the province should cover two of seven RCMP positions, while praising current overall costs and RCMP efficiency. He invited residents to visit the LaRose police office to observe operations.
The Pas Overture Concert Association hosts the second season concert Tuesday November 28 at 8:00 p.m. featuring Daniel Liords Puppet Theatre praised as the most unique marionette show in the world. Reviews call it novel colorful and artistic with lively performances.
The Pas Kinsmen Club announces KINGO sponsorship on CKDM Dauphin radio open to all residents of The Pas and district. Proceeds fund local community service work. KINGO cards sold at participating The Pas stores with game rules available at purchase.
Tickets remain for the Pas Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting next Monday at Westminster United Church basement. The program starts at 6 15 PM with guest speaker Professor George Russell of Winnipeg discussing Water and Your Community.
Felix Wolfe of The Pas was elected president of the Carrot River Valley Hockey League at a well attended meeting in the new Civic Centre at Tisdale Sask last Sunday He previously served as vice president of the old Boundry Hockey League and won over several nominees. He predicted a stronger league year with better competition. Al Duetsch of Nipawin was secretary-treasurer for the third straight year. Oscar Bigelow from (continued page Il).
The speaker, a private citizen, voices concern to Your Worship and Council about actions related to a Texaco service station project at First and Fischer. He cites a November 9 special meeting where a resolution allegedly directed the town engineer to issue a building permit to the contractor, a session reportedly called by Mayor Trager.
A resolution to ask the Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs to study Town finances and offer recommendations was defeated at the council meeting. Councillor Paul Fee introduced it and supported by Didur and Batchelor. Mayor Harry Trager declared the measure defeated after three councillors voted against it.
Mr. J A Jolly a citizen told The Pas Town Council to rethink hiring an assistant engineer at 400 dollars a month. He argued larger towns without such help prove the move unnecessary while taxes rise. Councillor elect Alex Wilchowy noted past sewer work used an older man effectively and questioned the new appointment.
Walter Dinsdale federal minister of northern affairs and resources travels to The Pas today. He is accompanied by Bud Simpson M P for Churchill as part of provincial and federal outreach efforts.
Walter Dinsdale will meet with members of The Pas Chamber of Commerce this evening at 8 in the Court House Council Chambers. All chamber members are urged to attend with television as a key topic likely to be discussed.
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