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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
1
The Liquor Control Commission posted signs saying it would stop buying beer bottles after October 14. Local officials report no explanation for the ruling and must post notices in stores. Hotels are unsure, with The Allouette planning to buy bottles while others wait for clarification.
Lee Gordon at 402 Taylor reported a basement flood on Saturday with water damage and a second incident. emergency crews pumped a sewer line on Fourth at Taylor Sunday. Gordon remains busy cleaning up on Tuesday as a nearby pump station handles sewage from the area.
A local citizen proposes a major Fort Opasquai redevelopment to boost tourism. The Pas Community Development Corporation has presented the plan to several interested organizations for support and funding.
The Salvation Army women host a community turkey supper Monday Oct 23 from 5 30 to 8 00 at the Legion Hall. Proceeds fund New Hall interior work and related projects. Plans discuss Fort on Devon Park with a local museum souvenir shop tourist bureau and Trappers Festival HQ inside the Fort as part of redevelopment. CONTINUED PAGE 10
The CNR has advised the Dauphin chamber that no change is needed in the location of the area headquarters. A letter from Donald Gordon confirms the decision after discussions in Montreal involving senior executives, with ongoing attention to service in The Pas and an invitation to raise future concerns with J. R. McMillan or E. S. Barker.
The Herald begins household delivery by local carrier boys and girls this week. Some confusion is expected until routes are familiar. Readers missing tonight can call The Herald to arrange delivery. Carriers have been allotted routes close to home and will collect every four weeks for 35 cents, with receipts issued.
The Pas Community Development Corporation studies creating a local produce centre in The Pas to serve northern Manitoba. A meeting is set for October 23 at 8 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with farmers and directors have met an official from the Department of Industry and Commerce to discuss interest in a potato grading packaging and sale cooperative.
The Pas Huskie Hockey Club held its annual meeting last Monday in the Legion Hall and unanimously re elected Mac Profit as President for a third consecutive term. Profit initially declined but acceptance followed after the 18 members urged him to stay. Cliff Anderson was named Vice President Luke Foulliard Treasurer Irv Snyder steps down from the post of referee Cam Cox named Club Secretary Will Bigelow remains Secretary Manager but declined the dual post.
Friday voters in The Pas choose a mayor for two years with candidates Harry Trager and Bert Hayes. Three school trustees will also be elected for two years. candidates include Philip Batcher, Jack Berg, Elvin Boggs, Cal Gibson, Edward Hill, Doug McBride, and Tom Stevens. Polls open at 9 AM and close at 6 PM at the Legion Hall.
The Pas will be featured on CBC program Name The Town on Wednesday October 25. The fifteen minute segment airs on CBW at 5 45 pm and CBK at 7 45 pm local time. Several local residents will appear on the radio program.
Mrs Makary won the $500 Bingo Prize at the Lion's Monster Bingo held in the Arena last Saturday night. Over 800 players competed across more than 20 games with total prizes reaching $1000.
Kodiak Refineries of The Pas move to build a $19 000 service station in Hudson Bay and a bulk station nearby. The podcast notes this first center to be served from The Pas refinery as part of a broader expansion.
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