Council approves VVTC fire agreement with LGD
The Town of The Pas bylaw authorizes a one year fire protection agreement with the Local Government District of Consul for Valley View Trailer Court. The Pas Fire Department will respond to calls with fees including 1500 in standby charges and 200 per hour per truck plus per call charges. The LGD must ensure water supply and comply with fire chief requirements including numbered trailers and red standpipes. A six mill levy funds the service and fire prevention group. Mayor Doug McBride and Tony Moule will sign for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View Trailer Court
Consul
LGD
Mervyn Ray
Pas Fire Department
Paul Marshall
Doug McBride
Tony Moule
Pas
Disaster drill earns praise for community coordination
The Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute drill on November 10 simulated a boiler explosion and fire. Sgt Henderson credits the R.C.M.P. and The Pas volunteers for a well run exercise, with EMO and St. Anthony's Hospital planning improvements and future disaster planning.
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Henderson
R.C.M.P
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute
MBCI
Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Neil Puckett
Inquest Probes Timberland Fire Deaths of Jaeger Family
An inquest into the August fire that killed Dwight and Carol Jaeger and 13 month old Samantha heard conflicting times for the blaze and emergency arrivals. Fire Chief Neil Puckett described alarms at 2:00 a.m. and arrivals from 2:02 to 2:15 a.m., with others noting earlier whistle sounds and delays before first responders reached the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
Carol Jaeger
Samantha
Jaeger
Neil Puckett
Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Puckett
Manfor Block 5
RCMP
R.C.M.P
Darryl Roche
Gallant
Roche
Robert Garfield White
Timberland Trailer Court
Charles Lavich
Jaeger’s
School Bus Route Designation Debate On Opasquia Road
The Opasquia River Road stretch near Consul faces a dispute over becoming a school bus route. Two families near one mile from the existing line pressed for designation, while a Consul council resolution urged the school board to refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opasquia River
Henry Reimer
Ralph Tulman
Kelsey Division
Department of Highways
Highways Department
Albert Melnick
False alarms prompt fire board to reject box height raise
The Pas Fire Department sought higher fire alarm boxes in Kelsey Housing Estates to deter youths suspected of triggering false alarms. The Fire Safety Advisory Board and Fire Commissioners rejected the request as against regulations. They urged cooperation with building owners to address the issue and noted ongoing security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Fire Commissioners Office
Pas Fire Department
Kelsey
Neil Puckett
Fire Safety Advisory Board
Fire Commissioners Office
Firekills 22Monthold Lisa Richards in The Pas blaze
Fire at Erik Richards home on Birch Row The Pas claimed the life of 22 month old Lisa Richards early Sunday. Firefighters found the child amid heavy smoke. she died later at St Anthony Hospital. Investigators from the Fire Commissioners office arrive Nov 22. damages estimated at 8000 dollars. No foul play suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erik Richards
Birch Row
Pas
Lisa Richards
Neil Puckett
Lisa
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Provincial Fire Commissioners Office
Puckett
R.C.M.P
A. MacPherson
Pas Town
Town of The Pas Development Plan meeting tonight
A public meeting will be held at 7 30 p m in the Council Chambers to discuss the development plan prepared by the provincial Department of Municipal Affairs. The October 27 session adjourned for further study by the new Town Council and interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs
Cal Gibson
Jack Kennedy
Winter Arrives As Ice Advice Sparks Caution
The Pas weather office warns against ice travel on Saskatchewan waters despite two weeks of milder temperatures. Officials urge residents to avoid skating or travel on unreliable ice as conditions remain risky.
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Pas Weather Office
Saskatchewan
Consol council inaugurates LGD leadership in Nov 9 swearing
The Local Government District of Consol sworn in on November 9 with John Bodnar as Reeve the first elected by voters. Five councillors Neil Atkins George Henderson Albert Jordon Ross McCracken Edward OHara. Henderson named Deputy Reeve, Atkins and O'Hara form the Finance Committee, Isabel Turk named director to Norman Regional Development Corporation with McCracken as alternate. Henderson will also serve on the Kelsey Recreation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consol
John Bodnar
Bodnar
LGD
Neil Atkins
George Henderson
Albert Jordon
Ross McCracken
Edward O’hara
Jordon
Pasquia Valley
Atkins and
O’hara
Isabel Turk
Norman Regional Development Corporation
McCracken
Henderson
Kelsey Recreation Commission
Tenders called for new fire truck in The Pas
The Pas Town Council on November 16 authorized tenders for a new pumper for The Pas Fire Department to replace the 1950 Dodge. Fire Chief Neil Puckett said three good trucks are needed for the town size and costs could range from $39,000 to well over $100,000 depending on bids.
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Pas Fire Department
Neil Puckett
Pas
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Council
VVTC
By Rick Johnson
Emergency Measures Organization
EMO
Ed Law
Law
R.C.M
Neil Upham
Canadian Council On Hospital Accreditation
Hospital Safety Committee
Upham
Catherine Phillips
Trevor Blake
Blake
Consol Council
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