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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1963
Page
1
Two local motorists, including a juvenile, had their licenses suspended for six months after speeding convictions in The Pas. Citizens reported the incidents, noting multiple speeding complaints and police intent to investigate further. Corporal Stewart said evidence may be needed and drug infractions will be pursued.
The RCMP detachment reports three accidents in The Pas area over the weekend. Bob Burns returning from the south went off 10 Highway about 60 miles from The Pas. police cannot confirm how the vehicle left course and believe he was momentarily stunned by a head impact from a moving object. Four others were hospitalized after a 1961 car driven by Garry Gunnarson failed to stop at a junction, sending the car into a ditch. Gunnarson and owner Keith Rusk remained hospitalized, with two passengers treated for cuts and bruises.
Police chairman Vern Bernstrom announced a proposed amendment to the local taxi by law at last Wednesday’s meeting. It would shift the decision on suspensions of taxi licenses from Council to an external authority. Lloyd Brimacombe, who lost his license two years ago after a Manitoba Liquor Act conviction, seeks relief and has previously asked Council to lift the suspension. Brimacombe’s solicitor Evans Premachuk argued the current by law lacks an appeal right and is contrary to common law.
The Winton Lumber Company plans an 1800 donation to The Pas Senior Citizens Home sponsored by The Pas Kinsmen. The funds will be placed in a trust for furnishings of the common living room in the 13 unit building, with Mr. Jon Hasker notified by head office.
The Pas Town Council will consider a Chamber of Commerce request to erect two Community Christmas Trees with lights for the Festive season. The chamber made the request by letter at last Wednesday's council meeting and is asked for location suggestions.
After four years of talks Town Council will acquire four acres of Lakeside Cemetery land from the Pas Indian Band for $1000 per acre. Indian Affairs confirmed survey work complete and offered two extra acres, which were declined. A second letter urged paving and traffic controls on a nearby lane but no blacktop action will be taken this year.
The event runs this week in Guy Hall with net proceeds supporting a local cause. The accompanying photo shows prizes, Bingo is held nightly, and a second Bake Sale is planned for Saturday afternoon.
STAN MEAD holds a 45 pound pumpkin grown on Elroy Uffelman farm opposite the Community Club Hall in Carrot River Farming settlement. The Uffelmans produced 15 pumpkins this year, average 25 pounds, with plans to grow watermelon next season. Apples plums crabs and strawberries were harvested in fair quantities. Wild strawberries were reported from several areas along the 10 Highway near Big Eddy.
The Hudson Bay Route Association continues to oppose the failure to ship Canadian wheat to Russia via the Port of Churchill. Bud Simpson MP presses the government, asking in nine questions since September 30 about Bulgarian awareness and the port’s idle final eight shipping days. Sharpe responded with noncommittal thanks for the information.
A town council passes a resolution to arrange a meeting about Edwards Avenue. Councillors Audrey Batchelor and Vern Bernstrom introduced the measure after discussions with The Pas Reserve and local parents. The Pas Indian Band Council had invited civic leaders to join the discussion.
Bud Simpson MP for Chur chill has urged The Pas Town Council to gather information on the possibility of establishing a jet training school at Clearwater Lake Airport. He aims to show the Department of National Defence could fund runway repairs and aid the project, creating larger aircraft capability and a less busy commercial airport site. The town has written to Minister Paul Hellver requesting consideration.
Lamb Airways, owned by Tom Lamb and his sons at Grace Lake, expanded a 2000 foot runway behind their float base and hanger after leasing land from the Manitoba Government. They added 200 more feet this fall, widening the strip to 100 feet, and expect a DC-3 capable field once ground freezes. The project includes drainage, seeding, and a ditch, with heavy equipment from their own fleet of 14 aircraft and one helicopter.
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