Lions Playground Takes Shape at Townland
The Lions Club kiddies playground project proceeds with donations from Ben Whitmore and Walter Mazur plus several trucks and drivers. Chairman Don Nychka expects leveling this fall and sod in spring. Estimated cost around 12,000 dollars for 400 yards of fill hauled on October 1 with 1,000 more yards needed. work continues through winter with fencing and equipment Installation planned after sod readiness.
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Norm Gogal
Les Heinz
Watts Bros
William Rawsop
Dennis Libbrecht
Morris Vanderrmuelen
Sass
Nychka
Townland
Bell and William
Lions Oppose Pool Name David N Winton
In a Town Council reading the The Pas Lions Club objects to naming the new indoor pool after David N Winton They argue funds came from many sources including service clubs companies and residents and the name should honor the community effort rather than a single individual
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Pas Lions Club
David N. Winton
Pas
David N
Parade Planned For Fire Week By The Pas Department
The Pas Volunteer Fire Department plans a parade for Fire Prevention Week October 8 to 14. Town Council approved the event at last week’s meeting and waived the $25 license fee. The parade focuses on youth and bicycle safety highlighting fire week activities.
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Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Pele
Five Seek Election To Town Council
Five citizens of The Pas have put their names forward for the October 25 municipal election. Three seats are available this term with two incumbents Bert Hayes and Johnny Sokulski seeking re election after two years on council. Don Trotter who joined by acclamation last winter is stepping down after filling the February vacancy left by Ernie Kock. Trotter says he enjoyed council but lacks time to run again. Also named are Keewatin Community College instructors Walter Krivda and others.
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Pas
Bert Hayes
Johnny Sokulski
Don Trotter
Council
Ernie Kock
Trotter
Trotte
Keewatin Community College
Walter Krivda
Will
Town Solicit or Accounts Sparked Gasps and Delay
Assist ant secretary treasurer Richard King read two town solicitor accounts. The first showed 200 dollars for Northern Lite case work, the second 8000 dollars for the unsettled Porky Packers case. Mayor Jack Kennedy called for a vote. Councilor Don Trotter hesitated then abstained briefly before voting yes after requesting a breakdown.
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Richard King
Bancroft
Northern Lite
Porky Packers
Jack Kennedy
Don Trotter
Kennedy
TransAir Faces Ongoing Problems With Delayed Winnipeg Return
TransAir raises fares from The Pas to Winnipeg and back while still delivering unreliable service north of 53. Last Thursday passengers waited until 1:00 a.m. before a scheduled vacation flight, with a DC4 in the morning and a USNI in the evening. A TransAir spokesman promised details to the Herald. Weather and DewLine charter flights cited as contributing factors.
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Transair
Winnipeg
Harp
Thursda
USNI
Accuse Sokulski of Buying Votes
Councillor John Sokulski is accused of attempting to buy votes as he seeks re election. The allegation followed last week’s Town Council meeting adjournment.
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Sokulski
John Sokulski
Town Coun
Trappers Festival Plans Annual Meeting October 17
The Trappers Festival committee will convene its annual meeting October 17 to organize this year’s event. Chairman Wilf Soaneden notes the delay was caused by unforeseen circumstances and urges volunteers to help ensure a successful festival. A nominating committee has been formed and Mr Cudmore will not seek another term.
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Trappers’ Festival Committee
Wilf Soaneden
Cudmore
Overture Plans Ticket Drive for The Pas Area
The Pas residents will see a winter concert series by North American artists under the Ov erture Concert Association. A membership buys access to all season concerts as stated by Mary Williamson the association president. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13.
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Pas
North America
Overture Concert Association
Mary Williamson
Letter Carrier Inauguration Suspended
Local post master Harry Moore announces a temporary suspension of Letter Carrier delivery in The Pas. The move follows a council request from Mayor Jack Kennedy for expanded service as the town grows, with Town Manager Walter Lengerke asked to reassess the decision.
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Harry Moore
Walter Lengerke
Ordination Service Scheduled for October 15
An ordination service will be held Sunday October 15 at 11 a.m. in Christ Church. Rev. James W. S. Brown and Rev. David G. Spear will be ordained by Bishop T. W. Wilk inson of Brandon. Rev. Paul Gibson of Toronto will preach.
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Christ Church
James W. S. Brown
David G. Spear
T. W. Wilkinson
Brandon
Paul Gibson
Toronto
Fall Clean-Up Week Announced by Town Officials
The town starts fall cleanup Monday for two weeks ending October 27 with Norman Baxter coordinating crews to remove summer garbage. Residents are urged to clear debris including ningels and to tidy gardens while noting the burning by-law bans garbage burning within town limits.
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Norman Baxter
Tenants Demand Enforced Curfew By-Law for Youth
Members of the tenant association at the low cost housing ask for a curfew for children under 16. Charley Isley and Al Bunn ing questioned whether the original curfew by-law remained in force. Mayor Jack Kennedy stated it was not in force and may have been rescinded, with Councillor Gus Gelowitz to explain.
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Charley Isley
al Bunning
Jack Kennedy
Protective Services
Gus Gelowitz
Error on Front Page Pictures Sparks Retraction Request
Walter Krivda complains after September 28 Herald miscaptioned two photos showing garbage at a rear property. He received abusive calls though ownership of the site is not denied. After publication the same location shows improved trash containment but no clear relief.
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Walter Krivda
The
Herald
Petty
Mr. Krivda
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Lions Playground
Lions
Winton
Bill Hrychuk
Overture
Pas Shopping Plaza
Allene Johnson
Fran Coulter
Fran Wershler
Johanna Crockett
Tenant Association
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