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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1974
Page
1
Under the Official Time Act Manitoba ends daylight saving time for six months from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. Clocks fall back at 3 a.m. October 27 to 2 a.m. marking the return to standard time across the province.
The Kelsey School Division voiced worries over a proposed 150-site Wanless trailer court bringing more school age children into The Past area. Officials fear classroom crowding and demand for French language programs, while budget deficits and lack of consultation add to tensions with ManFor and potential DREE financing.
Scott Bateman presided at the official opening in the Scott Bateman gymnasium attended by 300 plus guests including students parents and teachers. Speakers included Peter Berezowecki Harold Grundy and Mayor Jack Kennedy with Rev Z Shillington giving the invocation. The event featured a performance by the school band and a painting gift to Mr Bateman, with tributes to his service in The Pas.
The Pas Town Council approved a joint development agreement with Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation for the Bell Avenue subdivision. The plan seeks town influence over housing mix and governance, with 80 units planned and a committee to draft terms balancing private sales and low rental housing.
The Pas and District Advisory Planning Commission rejects a rezoning plan for a ManorFor site to allow a residence for the company manager. Council, led by Mayor Kennedy, seeks to approve despite planning board objections over precedent and urban sprawl.
Town council chair Steve Anaka announced the paving program would close after the Fischer Avenue and Third Street intersection work. Borger Industries crews will finish remaining Phase I streets when frost thaws, with phases II and III sought under Western Northlands aid and a future tender expected in weeks.
The Municipal Appeal Board in The Pas will hear the Life Group appeal of Town of The Pas denial to add worship space at Christian Centre on Ross Avenue. The group seeks a 6 735 square foot premises with reduced yard space, arguing a different community contribution. planners worry over parking and church‑use implications. A decision is not expected for about a month while awaiting a northern planner recommendation.
Approval in principle given to integrate administrations of St. Anthony's Hospital and St. Pauls Residence. Three bodies involved Manitoba Health Services Commission St. Anthony's Board and Archbishop Dumouchel. Integration to expand the hospital board to include St. Pauls representation. Negotiations to finalize details set for early November. Total staff projected around 400 with a new personnel director to address staffing turnover.
RCMP Staff Sergeant G. Davis says leaving vehicles running with keys inside is common as colder weather arrives and will be charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Two thefts last week involved unlocked cars left running, both recovered undamaged. Police will seize keys and lock cars, owners must retrieve keys from the detachment.
The provincial government formed a task force to study tax problems in The Pas and northern Manitoba. The Kelsey School Division will provide unemotional facts to the task force and may meet with Mayor Kennedy to discuss points.
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