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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1967
Page
1
The Eventide Home on Patrick Avenue will close at month end. Owner Rev. Ralph Smith says the property is for sale and denies selling to Churchill Forest Industries. The 104 capacity facility now houses 27 residents as economics prompt the closure and welfare seeks new tenants.
The notice warns of expected increases in mail charges including C O D and insurance fees and parcel post as of October 1st with possible first-class rate hikes. Officials say no definite effective date yet but a rush through parliament could bring changes in time for Christmas mailing.
The Collegiate held official exercises and diploma presentations at 7:00 P.M. with Linda Stephens and Judy Madill delivering toasts to graduates and parents. A. Moule commented on the school motto Per Augusta Ad Augusta, as Rev P Smith gave the invocation and W C McLean helped introduce graduates.
The Church of the Messiah on The Pas Reserve held a Harvest Thanksgiving service Sunday evening October 8. The service featured a 36-voice choir with adult and junior chairs, John Ross as organist, and Rev. Dennis Roberts of Christ Church assisting. One lesson was read in Cree by John Robert Buck.
The Pioneer Awards Banquet in The Pas was delayed from October 18 a noonday dinner due to catering shortages. It will now occur Friday October 20 at 6 p.m. in Im Thatarvin Hall.
Sixteen candidates filed nomination papers for the past civic elections held on Wednesday October 25. Half may win. Audrey Batchelor George Hiatt and Alex Wiichowy are among those nominated. Other council candidates include Orville Gareza Warner Bickle and Stan Reid. Bickle and Reid previously served on the Commune School Board. Cal Gibson and Tom Thens seek re election. The five newcomers are Walter Keiyvda Morris Imodiere Ben Nerbas Parker Jr. and Ed Savere. No nomination for Wanless Rahl Island seat. McLean resignation not materialized though he announced a mid term exit.
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An artist’s sketch shows a proposed dual Skating Curling Rink to be voted on October 25 in The Pas. A two year study led to a metal building plan with 120 by 250 foot skating arena and 90 by 180 foot curling rink, seating for 1100, six curling sheets, and multi level facilities.
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