Misjudged Questions on The Pas Power Rates and Grand Rapids Line
A letter criticizes Manitoba Hydro for delaying a 50 cent monthly power reduction until April 1 1966 and for delaying northern equalized rates until December 1 1968. The piece recalls February 1964 meetings with Hydro officials about a Grand Rapids line and northern industrial need.
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Manitoba Hydro
Pas
Grand Rapids
Manitoba
Hydro
Chamber of Commerce
The Pas Criticizes Hydro Over North Power Delays
Residents accuse Manitoba Hydro of breaking promises on northern power, noting delayed Grand Rapids line plans and higher rates for cottage and home owners. The letter cites 1964 pledges, a “Mining Curtain,” and anger at continued wait for equalized rates and new mines.
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Pas
Hydro
Grand Rapids
Don Stephens
Manitoba Hydro
Mr. Stephens and Company
Dauphin
The
First Manitoba Cat Supposedly Curbing Mice at Pembina Fort
In mid November 1801 at Henrys Fort Pembina reports of mice tormenting traders show a cat arrives in late spring to rid the field mice. Cold weather spurs buffalo migration, geese flights, and wood gathering as crews keep forts supplied and meat stocks fresh for winter.
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Pembina
Manitoba
South Dakota
Alexander Henry
Pembina River
Red
Hair
Gratias
Morris
Henry
Winnipeg
Youngee
W Whittington
Portage of the Prairies
Les Souris
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P.O. Box
Norman Publishers Ltd
Third Street
the Pas
Doug McBride
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Tice Dial Electio Co
Roy Petty Snow
Comaens
O’brien
Guiding Light
Dial Electric Co
Pal
Gilligans Island
U.N.C.L.E
CBC News
Don Messer
Stan Laurel
James Bond
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