Ceremony marks start of new bridge over Saskatchewan River
A ceremony in The Pas marked the start of a $1.25 million bridge project over the Saskatchewan River on No 10 Highway. Gordon Lathain and MLA Jack Carroll drove the first pile, with Transportation Minister Stewart McLean presiding. The 1,200 foot steel and concrete span aims to replace the obsolete structure, with tenders issued and completion planned for fall 1963.
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Saskatchewan River
Pas
No. 10
Gordon Lathain
Jack Carroll
Stewart —. McLean
Devon Park
Murder Charge Laid Against Root Lake Man
Edward Caisse of Root Lake was in Provincial Magistrate's Court on a non capital murder charge after a stab wound incident earlier this month. Matilda McPherson is charged with wounding with intent and set to appear next week. Caisse’s case was remanded to October 22 for a preliminary hearing amid RCMP reports of a fatal gunshot wound to Jane Cook at Root Lake during Thanksgiving weekend.
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Root Lake
Edward Caisse
Caisse
Winnipeg
Matilda McPherson
Calsee
Jane Cook
RCMP
Benjamin) Cook
Pas
New Doctor Joins Associate Medical Clinic View
Dr Martin I O Boyle an anesthetist joins the Associate Medical Clinic team in The Pas arriving with wife Antoinette and three children from Torquay England He trained in Dublin Ireland and will practice in general medicine The clinic now lists 12 doctors 10 in The Pas and two in Gillam.
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Martin I. O'Boyle
O'Boyle
Pas
Antoinette
Finton
Eoin
Susan
Torquay
England
Gillam
Industrial tax base needed says Moule warns council
Moule tells town council a purely residential tax base cannot support planned expansion. He pushes short and long term planning to raise taxable assessment and debt capacity, urging priority on programs with immediate tax revenue and warning of future capital debt needs as growth continues.
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Moule
Vandals Damage Sacred Heart School In Shambles
RCMP report four juveniles aged eight to twelve were taken into custody after breaking into Sacred Heart School. They dumped desks, smashed supplies and poured paint over rooms. Damages exceed 1000 dollars with about 600 dollars of science supplies damaged.
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Sacred Heart School
RCMP
Sacred Heart
Water Priority Set as Council Plans Town Supply
The town aims to place water supply first in discussions with Dr. Obie Baizley Minister of Municipal Affairs on October 22. Councillor Carey warns obsolete lines 54 to 56 years old must be replaced, costing about 12 000 per block for major streets.
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Obie Baizley
Stu Carey
Dr. Baizley
Manitoba Water Supply Guard
Harry Trager
Baizley
Carey
Pas
Alex Wilchowy
A. Mou- Ye
Vern Bernstrom
Bernstrom
Assault Charge For Local Men
Two The Pas men Jack Wiemen Ashley and Donald Edward Joyal face assault causing bodily harm charges after an incident over 19. They appeared at Provincial Magistrate’s Court on the charge of assaulting Arnold Varey of Minnesota. No plea was taken and the case was remanded to November.
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Pas
Jack Wi- Mien Ashley
Donald Edward Joyal
Magisnrate
Arnold Varey
Minisota
Hospital Costs May Increase in The Pas
Town Council discussed raising the city share for the new hospital to 246000 to ensure 225000 promised funding is secured. Secretary treasurer A Moule proposed the bylaw cover interim financing and debenture discounts, noting hospital officials may have considered these costs.
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Pas
A. Moule
Government Concerned By Financial Picture In The Pas
The Town of The Pas faces potential serious financial problems says former minister Thelma Forbes. In a letter to Councillor Stu Carey, J B Cartell notes municipal affairs worries re future capital obligations. A detailed study of capital programs is urged to set priorities and financing plans.
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Pas
Thelma Forbes
Stu Carey
J.B. Ca~trell
Department
Local Women Given Suspended Sentences in Peace Bond Case
Three young women from The Pas, Edna Marie L Amaire, Janet Anderson, and Benny Brenda Hancock, all under 20, were each placed on a one year suspended sentence with a $500 personal bond to keep the peace after appearing in Provincial Magistrate's Court last week.
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Pas
Edna Marie Lamaire
Janet Anderson
Benny Brenda Hancock
Buffalo herd delays loading at The Pas show
Four bulls and sixteen cows arrived by truck near Ellsland and Edmonton and were to be loaded onto a barge for Saskeram Wildlife Management. The herd grew attached to the truck and resisted leaving, prompting coaxing and prodding until sunset. The largest bull, about 1600 pounds, caused the most fuss in a wooden crate but was secured.
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Saskeram Wildlife Management Area
Ellsland
Edmonton
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