Frank Bickle of The Pas Remembered as Civic Booster
Frank Bickle, lifelong resident of The Pas since 1913, shaped the town’s civic and cultural life. A promoter of northern Manitoba development, he predicted The Pas would surpass 10 000 by 2000 and championed a Hudson Bay to The Pas highway project. He received a Red River Cart from the Manitoba Government and was celebrated for 50 years of service and his memorable storytelling style.
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Frank Bickle
Pas
Manitoba
Frank Bickhe
Hudson Bay
Call for Wildlife Preservation as Flood Gate Lake Threatens
A debate on creating a Moose Lake Cedar Lake wildlife preserve grows amid plans to flood the area by closing Grand Rapids flood gates. Advocates urge government action and civic groups to push for preservation while criticizing hunting pressure and voter apathy that endangers conservation efforts.
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Grand Rapids
Moose Lake
Cedar Lake
Off Year Elections and Apathy in The Pas
The Pas turnout at last week’s municipal election neared 50 percent despite two polls and a mayoral vote. editors argue off year elections should be abolished locally, noting apathy and the need for more candidates. An editorial in Trade and Commerce blamed widespread bureaucracy and public indifference for low engagement.
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Pas
Trade & Commerce Magazine
Dial Electric CBWET 1 schedule snapshot
A decades old broadcast grid lists daily programs for CBC station CBWET 1 in The Pas. The schedule covers Wednesday to Tuesday with test patterns, children's shows, dramas, news, and sports across time slots and dates.
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Gail Storm
Scarlett Hill
Woody Woodpecker
McKeever and the Colonel
Arthur Haynes
Ladies First
Long John Silver
Glynis
Patty Duke
Ben Casey
East Side West Side
CBC News
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the Pas
Doug McBride
Canada
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Ottawa
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Alex Wilchowy
Joyce Colgan
The
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Dial Electric Co
T.V. Guide
Mr. Piper
Grindl
Parade
Password
Telescope
Calgary
Edmonton
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Montreal
Hazel
Radio
Don Messer
Garry Moore
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