Pony Care While Traveling to Otosquen Ranger Station
Travelers describe keeping a walking gate to protect the pony’s hind feet and fetlocks and finally arriving at Otosquen ranger station.
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1969
Page
11
Travelers describe keeping a walking gate to protect the pony’s hind feet and fetlocks and finally arriving at Otosquen ranger station.
The narrator notes hospitality from a ranger and a lunch before continuing to Hudson Bay Junction also known as Etoimami. He meets Sc an Finlayson and learns of a blacksmith named One Eyed Jack Wells to shoe his horse. The route to Manitoba remains largely roadless, suggesting a longer detour via Kamsack and Roblin.
Fire chiefs from across Northern Manitoba gathered at The Pas for a special Fire Chiefs Seminar. The meeting, first held here after the 1969 Winnipeg Fire Chiefs College suggestion, aimed to build understanding among departments and the Fire Commissioner Office, cover fire prevention, equipment specs, and community training. Participants included Manitoba Fire Commissioner A. Thorimbert and deputy B. Mott, Brandon Fire Chief J. Carey, Flin Flon Chief F. Livesey, Churchill Chief A Drinnan, Lynn Lake Deputy J. Mydenski, The Pas Chief T. Earley, and Captain A R Hayes.
In high rise buildings and many existing local problems Mr Earley urged regular meetings so the Fire Department can perform well and meet community needs. The Pas Volunteer Firemen's Association entertained the out-of-town visitors in the evening.
The University of Manitoba Extension Department offers two weekend seminars from November 21 to 24 at the Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre in The Pas. Professor M Hicks will lead How We Are Governed focusing on Canadian parties federalism and power with What Can we Do About It follow up. Mr G A Joseph notes discussion on the north as a political entity. Mr S Corrigan will present When Cultures Meet about stresses when cultural groups meet with field work in Indian and Metis communities and help from Mr Eugene Courchene. Specific times and tuition to be announced. No academic prerequisites.
The notice invites persons wishing to participate in upcoming seminars to enroll. It outlines eligibility and the steps to register, including deadlines and contact information for the coordinating organization.
A brief notice indicates individuals express their intentions to Mr Roy Sheppard at the Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre as reported in The Pas Herald on October 29 1969. The item appears on page five of the issue.
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