Tenders Called For Jail Construction In Town
Tenders were called last Saturday for a new jail to house up to 40 inmates on the eastern end of the town. The project, approved at the last session, was confirmed in The Pas by Attorney General Sterling Lyon who hopes for completion by Christmas. A staff start date is set before month’s end. The steel structure will stand on a concrete slab and include dining and recreation areas and dormitories.
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Pas
Sterling Lyon
Lyon
Mence
Cumberland House
Cumberland
Booth Fisheries
Booth
Moose Lake
Keystone Fisheries
Driver Krupa Found Dead in Taxi Garage
RCMP report Steve Krupa aged 34 died of carbon monoxide poisoning after being found in a taxi at the Tallis Taxi stand garage. Ross McLeod discovered the body around 3 15 p m on Thursday after Krupa had said he would sleep in the cab. Krupa occasionally ran the cab motor at night to stay warm.
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Steve Krupa
RCMP
Krupa
Ross McLeod
Tallis Taxi
McLeod
Town Moves to Recover $600 From Pinky Laundry
Town Council voted to instruct the secretary treasurer to take necessary action to recover $600 still owed to the town for sewer and water installation tied to the Pinky laundry operation. In other business the council rejected John Hrabowich’s miniature golf course plan at Devon Park, stating the land was intended for a different use.
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Pinky
Town and Health Department
John Hrabowich
Devon Park
St John's Ambulance Courses Begin In The Pas
St John s Ambulance courses start in The Pas on Monday October 29 and run each Monday evening to December 17. The eight week program requires at least 20 participants, with oversubscription reported. Sessions run 8 to 10 p.m. at an announced location. Ray Harmatiuk is the contact.
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St John’s Ambulance
St. John’s Ambulance
Pas
Ray Harmatiuk
Town Water Threatened Sask River At The Pas
The Saskatchewan River at The Pas has reached a record low as the town activates an emergency plan for water supply. Engineer Adam Sus notes a 13 inch drop over the long weekend and blames the Squaw Rapids dam upstream, which has been closing operations and may finish by October 5. River travel is nearly halted and Canoe trips face difficulty as Cumberland House alerts.
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The
Pas
Adam Sus
Squaw Rapids
Settlement Reached Over School Bus Issue
The board reached a temporary settlement last night after a special meeting with Father Chaput. Transportation for Catholic students will be limited to schools run by the Kelsey School Division during the present term. The Carrot River route bus, licensed for 54 but carrying 68 with eight Sacred Heart students, prompted safety concerns and possible future curtailment. Jack Berg, board chairman, said the move aims to protect riders and insurers, while seeking a cooperative community stance.
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Father Chaput
Sacred Heart
Kelsey
Jack Berg
Carrot River
Berg
Wide Open Municipal Election Assured
Four candidates filed papers to contest two seats on the Kel sey School Board representing The Pas. Bob Seidel was elected by acclamation to fill the Carrot River area and Rahis Island seat, for one year after Laine Coad resigns. Nominees for the School Board include Bill McLean Jack Kennedy Paul Dominick and Gordon Emberly. Nominees for Council include Vern Bernstrom Marvin Hill Bart Kobar Charlie Chartier with their respective roles and affiliations.
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Kelsey
Pas
Bob Seidel
Carrot River
Rahis Island
Laine Coad
Bill McLean
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Jack Kennedy
Paul Dominick
Gordon Emberly
Manitoba Government
Air Services
Vern Bernstrom
CNR
Marvin Hill
Overture Concert Association Plans October Meeting
The Pas Overture Concert Association will hold a general meeting on Monday evening October 15 at 8 p.m. in the Opasquai School. All members and others interested are urged to attend.
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Pas Overture Concert Association
At & P.m
Opasquai
Wounding Charge For Knife Incident In The Pas Reserve
Twenty two year old John William Harris Jr of The Pas Indian Reserve faces a wounding with intent charge after Charles Earp Symchuk 36 was stabbed in the chest and hospitalized. RCMP say they were called to James Marler’s home shortly before 9 am last Thursday. Harris was arrested and remanded after appearing before Magistrate Neil Macphee last Friday. Symchuk remains in hospital.
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John William Harris, Jr
Pas Indian Reserve
Charles Earp Symchuk
Symchuk
RCMP
James Marler
Harris
Neil Macphee
Ask CNR To Watch Train Parking
The town asks the CNR to cooperate in preventing trains from blocking intersections during school hours after complaints that trains have been left standing long enough for children to crawl beneath them. The Passions Club is also reviewing safety concerns and considering further action.
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CNR
Passions Club
Parish Seeks Board Reconsideration Over Bus Ban
Father Chaput urged the school board to revisit its decision to cancel bus service for Sacred Heart students. He argued the move was ill timed, poorly communicated, and affected 16 Sacred Heart pupils on routes Carrot River, South Highway, and Grace Lake. Parents were offered two alternatives: arrange private transport or switch to public school enrollment.
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Sacred Heart School
Father Chaput
Sacred Heart
Secred Heart
Carrot River
South Highway
Grace Lake
Flin Flon Man Dies After Highway Crash Near The Pas
Gustav Johansson of Flin Flon died at St. Anthony's Hospital The Pas after a 10 Highway rollover seven miles north of The Pas. Evelyn Zimmerman, passenger, is stable from shock. Post mortem ordered. A second weekend crash near The Pas left 14 year old Dale Atchinson with minor injuries in a two vehicle collision on the Carrot River Road.
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Flin Flon
St. Anthony's Hospital
Pas
Highway
Gustav Johansson
North Avenue
RCMP
Evelyn Zimmerman
Johansson
Dale Atchinson
Carrot River
Atchinson
Ronald Langan
Snow Lake
Philip Madrigga
Sacred Heart Bazaar Opens This Saturday in The Pas
The Sacred Heart Bazaar begins Saturday at Guy Hall in The Pas to support the separate school. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. with a bake sale by the C. Ladies. The hall will remain open nightly next week and for three afternoons at 2:00 on Thursday and Saturday. A wide range of clothing, fancy work, rummage tables, games, prizes, and bingo will be featured.
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Pas
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