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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1965
Page
5
The Pas Town Council in principle approves a new set of rules for the volunteer fire department. The draft covers operation, fees, and governance and is to be discussed further at the next meeting.
The Pas Arena opens for the 1965 66 season this Friday November 26 with Free Skating. Children and Juniors may skate 4 5 30 p m and Family night 8 10 p m. Arena rates and schedule appear elsewhere in the Herald.
Fire last Thursday wiped out all contents of the Tack residence at 69 Fischer. The total loss is estimated at 26000 with 15000 of insurance. The house was uninsured and the Tacks planned to move into a new home at month end.
Town council unanimously approves steps to end water pail delivery by Sept 30 1966. Notices by registered mail inform households to arrange own water supply starting Oct 1 1966 with April 1 1966 hookup inquiry to town engineer or secretary treasurer. A $15000 debenture fund may aid those lacking resources to hook up.
The Pas residents press for faster power rate cuts after Christmas 1968 events. Mayor Harry Tra reports a Grand Rapids hydro plant opening on November 13 and urges council action or appeal to the Utility Board to protest a small 50 cent monthly reduction.
Tom Lamb of The Pas refuses to attend the Grand Rapids opening and mocks Hydro celebration as a financial funeral. The Pas Chamber and Town Council plan protest action over small rate reductions. Mayor Trager criticizes a Winnipeg Free Press report claiming a $12 monthly saving once the half cent is dropped, calling it false. a retraction appeared later.
Prime Minister rivalin Clinton rivalin led a 10 member cabinet drawn from 35 Conservative members elect to fill 39 seats. Rosalind Ridings was named Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Judy McCammon also received a cabinet portfolio.
The Manitoba government creates Mawdesley Wildlife Management Area on a 500000 acre tract east of The Pas. Mines and Resources Minister Sterling Lycon calls Mawdesley the province’s richest natural setting for wildlife development and management, noting it is excellent for moose.
Earl Harvey was elected president of The Pas Branch Royal Canadian Legion, defeating two other candidates last Thursday. He succeeds Jack Heard who was transferred to Winnipeg. First vice president Ed Johanneson and second vice president Bill Wasylkoski will serve with a group of directors including Jack Berg Tom Earley Henry Harpe Colin Parfinuk Charlie Isley Beaty Jackson Stan Jenks Elsie Kosik Alf Lundy Leo Mayer Pat Martin Ed Menyk Rene Raulin Norm Charboneau Webb Thorvaison and Fred Turner.
The radio station CKDM Dauphin announces a poster removal contest across its broadcast area. It will pay 5 cents for each poster taken down and forwarded to CKDM Dauphin by month’s end, following a prior letter about removing oldElection posters from hydro polls.
A building committee has been formed to study expansion aligned with the Hospital Commission’s request for a 25 bed extended care unit. The project would raise capacity to 140 beds and add space within the current structure, with possible three to four beds set aside for preliminary psychiatric and tuberculosis care. Currently patients from The Pas or northern regions must be moved elsewhere for study. Committee members include Sister Superior, Sister Mansseau, Sister Corriveau, Jack Kennedy, Adam Sus, Bob Seidel and Dr. Bob Walton.
Councillor George Hiatt challenged the legality of a by law that set water fluoridation. He read a long anonymous donor letter from a Canadian paper opposing fluoridation. The letter urged local referendums as in larger Canadian cities where public opinion is asked.
Tickets for the Lions Charter Night on Saturday December 4th are moving quickly. Guest speaker Magistrate Isaac Rice of Winnipeg will attend and Sandy Cherrie, a Scottish singer from Transcona, will provide entertainment. Tickets are available to the general public through Doug Mc.
Town streets have a four hour limit when no meters are present. Councillor Batchelor cited merchant complaints that removal of meters led to all day parking in front of shops. Officials noted the by law allows four hour parking and should be enforced.
The SPCA has handed a file to the Attorney General seeking clarification on a tranquilizer gun used since August that killed two dogs. The action follows a complaint over Mitch a two year old German Shepherd from the Biaikoski family. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon November 14th and was discussed at a Day Council meeting with a letter from Dale and Linda Stewart.
The Essentials Orchestra announces arrival of new gear valued over 1400 dollars including two Fender amplifiers and a Ludwig Drums set worth 720 dollars. The equipment is described as the best available for use by the orchestra.
A sex education program will be held January 13 1966 at the United Church auditorium. It includes an introduction to sex education a film The Human Body Reproductive System and a talk by Dr M Tack followed by questions. Two sessions for girls and boys grade 6 and over with parental accompaniment required. Adults welcome. Information via Rev Johnstone or Mrs Mitchell.
The Essentials Orchestra presents a second Christmas Concert on Wednesday December 15 with two shows at 7 PM and 9 15 PM at The Lido Theatre. Advance tickets go on sale next week from orchestra members or by calling 2334. tickets also at the door. The program blends popular standards and festive pieces with new arrangements and varied tempo.
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