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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1969
Page
3
Orest Pidskainy, chairman of the Trappers' Festival Committee, is shown presenting the town with a $1,300 cheque for the new arena. The committee also turned over an organ for headlining events and community use.
Councillors Tawse Reid and others criticize council procedures and delays in To wn Council meeting. They urge decisive policy making amid extended sessions and growing volume of business.
Councillor Russ Tawse submits a sharp report to the Town Council criticizing its handling of town matters. The second report at the same meeting is from Councillor Stan Reid, published elsewhere in this issue. The excerpt notes Tawse’s absence and intent to continue the saga on page 11.
Mr Michael Bentley of Churchill Forest Industries in The Pas is named to a local committee addressing mutual community problems. Ed Johanson represents the town, with the committee last meeting November 13 attended by George Litton acting general manager. The council report notes The Pas must supply 500 housing lots for new residents.
Town Council members clash over short notice meetings. Councillor Russ Tawse says he arranged a 9 am meeting with Minor Hockey and Figure Skating officials to discuss using the old curling rink. Councillor Jack Kennedy opposes, urging proper notice for committee meetings.
A 35 year old man from Fort William Ontario Donald John Lavoie died after falling about 76 feet from a steel structure at the Churchill Forest Industries site north of town. He worked for Dominion Bridge. The accident occurred about 5 15 p m November 18 inquest opened the next morning.
Engineers offer a free study of a new residential subdivision concept for The Pas Annex prepared by Underwood McLellan and Associates. The council, given the report November 12, questions arise over the unauthorised commission and potential publicity to attract developers and funding.
At a town council meeting Councillor Russ Tawse and Councillor Alex Wilchowy proposed hiring a permanent dog catcher with a salary and car allowance to handle dog control and assist in other areas, but the plan would not grant the $10 per dog payment. The current reprieve delays the new pay structure at least for now.
The last CN rail shipment of prairie grain to Churchill this year arrived and is being loaded. Since July CN delivered 11,616 cars containing about 23.23 million bushels. These shipments fill the five million bushel winter elevator at the port.
The town plans to advertise 171 serviced lots in The Pas Annex for sale south of Dufferin Street and east of Connaught Avenue. At a recent Town Council meeting, a resolution authorized the sale advertisement to run in the November 26 Herald, with votes in favor by Audrey Batchelor, Alex Wilchowy, and Russ Tawse and against by Stan Reid and Jack Kennedy. The matter includes Churchill Forest Industries and the town’s obligation to provide 500 serviced housing units, with a telegram from George Litton confirming CF1’s demand for all available serviced lots and a formal lease option concession requiring title transfer terms and a different development framework. The notice continues on page 9.
Tickets remain for The Pas Lions Charter Night on Saturday December 6 in Guy Hall. An extra 50 banquet seats were added due to demand, no separate dance tickets this year. Tickets cost 5 dollars from Ticky King or Doug McBride. Guest speaker Phil Reimer, executive director of Canada’s Physical Fitness and Amateur Sports Program, will discuss Olympic bid efforts. Reception begins 6 15 pm, banquet 7 pm, dancing 9 30 pm.
Seven weeks later the Town requests the Attorney General extend supply of four RCMP officers beyond year end. Council disputes a letter saying officers only until year end, noting previous agreement tied to the mill construction phase. The November 19 council meeting is referenced.
An artist’s conception outlines a proposal for The Pas Annex, featuring a section of the residential district with single family homes surrounding the Parkway Waterway as the central feature of the plan.
A fire at the former Northern Motors building damaged three suites owned by Mrs. Margaret Hockins in the early morning. Fire Chief T A Barley said the alarm came in around 6 a.m. and there were no injuries among occupants.
The Pas Rotary reports the Centennial Museum walkathon raised just over 7500 with more pledges due. Dr Martin O Boyle logged 30 miles and submitted 180 while Mrs Jack Kennedy who also completed 30 miles sent in under 100. Donations include 100 from Stewart N King Ltd Winnipeg via Dr Wood Thompson and 100 from R B McMillan Edmonton Properties. Receipts for tax purposes available by writing The Pas Rotary Club Box 833. Some sponsor forms remain unreturned. donors should list amounts if unrecorded. Marlow Bros Construction won the building contract for the museum project and the heated ceiling radiates electric heat.
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