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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1966
Page
3
A rambling note recalls visits to old friends and the Cedar Rail pub. The writer mentions a local millionaire, a caretaker skipping duties for a lawyer, and ongoing sal and feed deliveries to customers. Deer and bears are seen nearby, with no local politics discussed.
In a bizarre incident near the old hometown a man got stuck in the sand at the beach while his wife sought a tow. A stranger with a chain helped pull him free while his own wife drove away in a friend’s car and a group of kids watched.
Conservative delegates will meet in Thompson on Saturday October to outline the new Churchill riding based on the federal boundaries report. Officers will be elected, a Constituency Constitution adopted, and a candidate nominated. Delegates will attend the PC National meeting in Ottawa November 19 20. Prominent attendees include Hon Jack Carroll Hon C H Wiley MP Bud Simpson and Premier Duff Roblin. camping MacLean QC and Moreen Henderson will also appear. Mail social news to Reg Box 1738 or call MA 3 3488.
Manitoba Hydro reports a 9.1 percent rise in consumer sales and a 9.2 percent increase in total revenue to 42.9 million for 1965 66. Customer count grows to 217 000 as Phase One of the Nelson River development nears, with the Grand Rapids 330 000 kilowatt plant commissioned in November 1965 and a fourth 110 000 kilowatt unit slated for completion by late 1968. The utility plans extensive transmission expansions to interconnect Grand Rapids with Kelsey and extend lines toward The Pas while continuing rate reductions for northern diesel systems effective November 30 1965. Total generating capacity reaches 1 166 770 kilowatts with Phase One expected to nearly double it through the Kettle Rapids station.
Firefighters were summoned Sunday evening to Cal's Shell Service where a garbage and refuse fire in the incinerator spread flames and black smoke. No serious damage reported. Earlier that afternoon a chimney fire also brought a fire crew.
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