Ceremony Marks New Bridge Start At The Pas
A ceremony marked the start of work on the Saskatchewan River bridge at The Pas on No. 10 Highway. Gordon Lathlin and MLA Jack Carroll drove the first pile, with Stewart E. McLean presiding. The $1.25 million steel and concrete bridge will be 1,200 feet long, replacing the obsolete structure. tenders are out and completion is expected in fall 1969.
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Saskatchewan River
Pas
No. 10
Gordon Lathlin
Jack Carroll
Stewart E. McLean
Devon Park
Murder Charge Laid Against Root Lake Man
Edward Caisse of Root Lake faces non capital murder in Provincial Magistrate's Court after being released from hospital. The charge stems from a stabbing at Root Lake that left 63 year old Jane Cook dead in The Pas hospital the following day. Matilda McPherson of Root Lake is charged with wounding with intent and will appear next week. The case is adjourned to October 22 for a preliminary hearing. RCMP report the incident occurred during Thanksgiving weekend.
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Root Lake
Edward Caisse
Caisse
Winnipeg
Matilda McPherson
Jane Cook
RCMP
Benjamin) Cook
Pas
New Doctor Joins Associate Medical Clinic in The Pas
Dr Martin I O Boyle has joined the Associate Medical Clinic staff arriving with wife Antoinette and three children Fintona Eoin and Susan. Anesthetist trained in Dublin Ireland he will practice in general medicine. Clinic now has 12 affiliated doctors with 10 in The Pas and two at Gillam.
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Martin I. O'Boyle
O'Boyle
Pas
Antoinette
Fintona
Eoin
Susan
Torquay
England
Dublin
Ireland
Gillam
Industrial tax base needed Moule warns council
Moule told the Town Council that a purely residential tax base cannot support planned expansion. He urged short and long term planning, prioritizing programs with immediate tax returns, and warned of rising capital debt if growth slows. He called for an industrial and expanded commercial tax base to sustain development and inform debt limits.
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Moule
Iinee
Vandals Strike Sacred Heart School in Shambles
RCMP report four juvenile suspects ages eight to twelve vandalized Sacred Heart, causing a half day closure. Desks overturned and a mess across classrooms with more than $1,000 in damages including $600 worth of science supplies dumped and smashed.
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Sacred Heart School
RCMP
Sacred Heart
Town Council Pri oritizes Water Supply Meet with Minister
The town plans to press water supply as its top priority when it meets Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr. Obie Baizley on October 22. Councillor Carey reports aging lines, costs, and looming development as reasons to act now, with a report to be sent to the minister and the Manitoba Water Supply Board.
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Obie Baizley
Stu Carey
Dr. Baizley
Manitoba Water Supply Board
Harry Trager
Mr. Carroll
Council
A. Moule
Carey
Assault Charge For Local Men Two The Pas
Two The Pas men, Jack William Ashley and Donald Edward Joyal, were charged with assault causing bodily harm after an October 19 incident. They appeared in Provincial Magistrate's Court Monday on the charge of assaulting Arnold Varey of Minnesota. No plea was taken and the case was remanded to November.
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the Pas
Jack William Ashley
Donald Edward Joyal
Arnold Varey
Minisota
Hospital costs could rise for The Pas project
Town Council discussed increasing the city’s hospital construction share from 225000 to 245000 to cover interim financing and possible debenture discounts. Secretary treasurer A Moule proposed raising the by law to ensure the city fulfills its promised share amid financing uncertainties.
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Pas
A. Moule
Town of The Pas Faces Serious Financial Outlook
Government officials express concern over the town's finances amid capital obligations. Thelma Forbes and J B Carroll call for a detailed study of future capital programs to set priorities, staging, and funding plans before undertaking new capital initiatives.
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Pas
Thelma Forbes
Stu Carey
J.B. Caroll
Department
Three Pas Women Given Bond in Peace Breach Case
Three young The Pas women were each placed on a one year suspended sentence with a $500 personal bond to keep the peace last week in Provincial Magistrate's Court. Edna Marie Lamaire Janet Anderson and Benny Brenda Hancock, all under 20.
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the Pas
Edna Marie Lamaire
Janet Anderson
Benny Brenda Hancock
Where The Buffalo Roam The Pas
Buffalo herd of four bulls and 16 cows arrived by truck at 1 p.m. Thursday and faced a slow transfer to a barge for Saskeram Wildlife Management area. The four bulls, including a 1600 pound lead, resisted departure as rangers coaxed them off the truck and onto the barge.
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Saskeram Wildlife Management Area
Elk Island
Edmonton
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Alex Wilchowy
Vern Bernstrom
Bernstrom
Ross
LaRose
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