Juvenile Break-In Charges Dropped for Two Pas Boys
The Pas four juveniles involved in recent school break ins saw charges against two boys, ages eight and eleven, dropped last week. Probation officials say the youths played only minor roles and were reportedly forced to participate by the other two suspects. The boys previously lived with their mothers. one is now in Flin Flon with an aunt, the other’s family may move to Winnipeg. Charges may be reinstated later if needed.
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Pas
Flin Flon
Winnipeg
B. G. Palsson
Teachers Seek 8 Percent Wage Boost in Ke lsey Division
Negotiations with the Ke lsey School Division Board began and teachers push for an eight percent raise. Current Class I salaries range 4400 to 5800 annually, with proposed 4752 to 6264. Class 6 min 7600 to max 12000 would rise to 8080. fringe benefits include sabbatical after seven years, allowing university attendance at partial pay for a year.
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Kelsey School Division Board
Pas
Kelsey School Board Discusses Enrollment and Vandalism Issues
The Kelsey School Board and Education Minister Don Craik held “significant dialogue” in The Pas with the Northern Manitoba Vocational School board. They discussed low enrollment at the Center, possible course term reductions, and a plan to handle an anticipated overflow of CNR vandalism reports affecting passengers and trains.
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Kelsey School Board
Don Craik
Town council objects to subdivision south of town
Town council opposes a proposed 14 lot subdivision five miles south of Town on the west side of Highway 10. The resolution cites potential impacts on the tax base and school transportation costs. Councillor Audrey Batchelor opposed the plan.
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Theas
Audrey Batchellor
E. Batchelor
Lands Branch
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Eairly
Neil Macphee Named Full Time Magistrate
Attorney General Sterling Lyon announced the first full time magistrate for Manitoba's Northern District. Neil Gerard Macphee will start January 1 in Thompson and handle family court matters. His The Pas duties will be succeeded by Keith Taylor while Evans Premachuk and Wm. R. Martin take over coroner and crown attorney roles.
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Sterling Lyon
Manitoba
Northern
Neil Gerard Maphee
Pas
Macphee
Thompson
Keith Taylor
Flin Flon
Taylor
Lynn Lake
Snow Lake
Evans Premachuk
Wm. R. Martin
Indians Hire A Consultant For Town Development Plan
The Pas Indian Band engages F.R. Machin and Associates to assist in preparing a development plan for 459 lots in the southeast quarter of the Town. A letter from the consultant, received for Town Council information, outlines the project scope.
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Pas Indian Band
F.R. Machin and Associates
Band Acknowledges Slow but Steady School Integration
The Pas school board hears that integration of Indian and white students is progressing slowly but is functioning. Acting chairman Bill McLean notes expected difficulties with any large program and cites concerns aired by Chief Gordon Lathlin and Mrs. McGillivary about Indian children in local schools.
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Pas
Gordon Lathlin
Bill McLean
McGillivary
McLean
Council Delays Councillor Appointments Until New Year
Town council defers filling two vacant councillor positions until the first general meeting of the new year. Councillor Stu Carey urged postponement and Councillor Stan Reid indicated he would not vote on the matter at this time, with continuation noted on page five.
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Stu Carey
Stan Reid
Town awaits ministerial direction on hospital bylaw
Council hears from Councillor Carey and Town Solicitor Premachuk on procedure to enact the hospital bylaw and the Private Members' Bill requirement as Minister Obie Baigley delays presentation. Dr. Carey objects to the current approach and governance questions remain.
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Obie Baigley
Stu Carey
Evans Premachuk
Carey
Curfew Sets 11 PM Weekday Hours For Under 14
Town Council approved a curfew requiring children 14 and under to be off the streets by 11 p.m. on weekdays and 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Councillor Batchelor proposed 10 p.m. on weekdays while others objected due to a hockey schedule allowing 14 year olds to play late.
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Audrey Batchelor
Vern Bernstrom
Govi Sends In Financial Expert to Aid The Pas
Four provincial financial experts and staff to visit The Pas to study the town’s finances. J. S. Richmond and team to prepare a capital spending program with no town cost. The work follows a warning of rising debt and outlines priorities for water plant sewerage storm sewers lagoon housing land servicing and a proposed rink and hospital addition.
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Pas
Sown Council
J. S. Richmond
Keep Off Grass Measures for Toboggan Operators
Golf course officials urge toboggan operators to stay off the greens. Snow packing on the turf risks damage as grass is used for winter kill.
Transair orders Boeing twin-jet fleet for 1970 delivery
Alvin O. Norman announces Transair will receive two Boeing 137 2000 jets in April and May 1970 after approval by the Afro Transport Committee. A $13,694,473 contract includes ground support, spares, aircrew and maintenance training. Initial service on Manitoba routes to Yellowknife and on domestic and cross border charters.
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Alvin O. Norman
Transair
Afro Transport Committee
Canadian Transport Commission
Boeing Company
Norman
Manitoba
Yellowknife
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