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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1966
Page
1
An episode of mail theft blamed on local children prompted installation of special mirrors in the post office box lobby to improve security. A letter with a November 17 postmark notes a 6 p.m. date and a box user found her box at 10 a.m. next day. The post office warns patrons to always latch boxes securely after retrieving mail.
Councillor Don Carnegie warned local welfare problems could worsen with the Vocational School. He said residents who quit local jobs to attend courses may seek welfare before their first training allowance arrives, creating a waiting period that strains town resources. Continued on page 9.
Mayor Trager at last week's council debate proposed reducing snow removal expenditures in The Pas noting other cities leave snow piles roadside and questioning the necessity of constant removal. Councillor Wilchowy supported sidewalk clearance while acknowledging provincial and merchant-led plow duties on certain streets. He warned snow operations strain the public works budget and endorsed considering the mayor's plan. The mayor urged keeping Edwards Avenue sidewalk clear from First Street to town offices for easy access to downtown businesses.
CBC plans a frontier TV pilot in Lynn Lake with a four hour cartridge system. Vice-President J P Gilmore told the Commons Broadcasting Committee the low cost service could extend to 30 other northern areas if successful.
The article traces early Northern Manitoba mining history from 1915 discovery by Thomas Cre and partners in the Beaver Lake area to the formation of major interests. It covers Hay en Stone, Whitney's ownership, and the eventual Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co as well as Sherritt Gordon and Snow Lake staking through the 1930s, noting subsidiaries and key figures in the evolving mining map.
Kenneth Dorion a twelve year old boy from Cumberland is in satisfactory condition at University Hospital Saskatoon after a rabbit hunting accident on November 11. His fifteen year old brother Norman’s 22 repeater discharged striking Kenneth in the windpipe. The mother Mrs Ruby Dorion requests help locating her mother Mrs Gertie McKay last known in The Pas.
Fifteen year old Thompson Highway of Brochet will guest star at The Pas Lions Charter Night on December 2 at Legion Hall. A pianist, he won top honors at The Pas Music Festival and placed third at Winnipeg Music Festival. Guest speaker is Hon C H Witney Manitoba minister of health on alcoholism. Tickets $2 from Doug McBride cover 6:15 reception, supper at 7, dancing 9:30.
The Volunteer Fire Department seeks a secondhand 16 mm projector for 275000 dollars, a plan met cool reception. Fire drills in winter are indoors and often delayed by projector availability. Council discussed alternatives including renting from individuals or rescheduling drills to ease coordination.
Manitoba Department of Mines and Resources outlines snow machine rules for hunting as Winter Moose Season opens November 25. Hunting from a vehicle is prohibited and includes air craft cars and other snow machines. It is illegal to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Conservation Officers enforce the Wildlife Act and judge vehicle use as hunting or travel. A snow vehicle may haul a moose from the bush after kill.
The board comprises seven members including a Town Council member. Appointments were made at last Wednesday’s council meeting following electorate approval of a public library by law in October. Named to the board are Mrs. R Walton, Mrs. Peter Worobec, Mr. Neil Macphee, and Councillor Don Carnegie.
Roy Vickery owner of Vickery's Lodge near The Pas Manitoba was named Operator of the Year at the Manitoba Tourist Association Convention in Winnipeg. The Rex Grose Trophy for outstanding merit in tourist accommodation and visitor relations was presented by W. E. Organ. Vickery's Lodge sits 470 miles northwest of Winnipeg near The Pas on Clearwater Lake offering fishing and hunting access.
A city council meeting resembled a busy session with items pushed through committees and reports from building inspectors and engineers. Councillors Hiatt Wilchowy and Batchelor moved to rise and report as bids and condemnations advanced, with tenders for a front end loader approved and the 1067 fire budget adjustments noted.
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