Trailer Court Going Ahead In The Pas
Progress continues on the I.R. Development Trailer Court on the south side of town with plans to offer space this fall. A spokesman for F.R. Mach in and Associates says work is slower than hoped but arrangements with the town are near completion. Mobile homes have been arriving, and owners report difficulty finding lots. Paul Marshall at Young's Point reports 107 lots ready with 96 spoken for and 23 trailers currently on site with inquiries being turned away.
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I.R
F.R. Machin and Associates
Pas
Paul Marshall
Young's Point
Mr. Marshall
Local Man Fined $200 for Liquor Charge in Provincial Court
Marcel Francoeur was fined 200 dollars plus costs after pleading not guilty to illegally selling liquor. Police traced the charge to a June investigation. He must post 500 dollar bond to keep the peace for a month and lose his taxi license for six months. Robert Latimer remains before the court on the same charge, remanded to September 3. A stay of proceedings was granted for Arnie Olson.
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Marcel Francoeur
Francoeur
Robert Latimer
Lure Crops Trial To Reduce Duck Damage In Valley
The Department of Mines and Natural Resources launches an experimental program using 70 acres of barley lure crops in eastern and southern valley fields to attract ducks and reduce crop depredation. John Donaldson shows cannon noise devices while observers note 3,000 to 4,000 ducks and 800 Sandhill Cranes feeding on the plots. No hunting signs posted. two landowners participate. the plan mirrors Saskatchewan efforts and aims to keep birds away from other crops.
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Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Saskatchewan
John Donald
Manitoba
Evening Classes Start Sept 15 at N M V C
The third year of evening classes begins Monday September 15 at the Vocational Centre. Fees rise due to higher costs with the Department of Education setting 35 cents per hour for Manitoba evening courses. A forty hour course spans ten weeks.
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Vocational Centre
Department of Education
Manitoba
Hunters Prepare for Season Opens Amid Archery and Waterfowl Quotas
Local hunters stock up on shells and supplies as archery deer season runs until September 13 while regular season starts September 19. Waterfowl opens September 8 between parallels 53 and 57, with a daily limit of seven ducks and 14 in possession, including restrictions on canvasback and redhead.
Work Progressing on New Arena Complex
Officials report the new arena complex coming along nicely and expected for this fall season. Hockey rooms seats and masonry are under construction with boards in the skating area. Dates vary with October 1 or November regarded as the readiness target.
Retirement marks end of Sheriff Goldstrand reign in The Pas
The Pas veteran sheriff Andy Goldstrand officially retires after 35 years in the north, reflecting on drastic changes since 1934 when The Pas had wood sidewalks mud streets and a three‑day rail schedule. Born 1902 in Sweden, he moved to Canada in 1924, worked near Benito and in Saskatchewan before settling in Bowsman and joining The Pas Lumber Company in 1934. He later helped found the Winton Community Club in 1937 and remained involved in local services.
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Andy Goldstrand
Pas
The
Rahl's Island Way
Mr. Goldstrand
Sweden
Canada
Benito
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Bowsman
Pas Lumber Company
Goldstrand
Highway Route Plan Discussed By Council and Officials
Department of Highways officials met with Town Council members last week to review proposed highway route through The Pas. Details await further studies before public release.
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Department of Highways
The
Pas
Bird Regulations To Get Increased Enforcement
Migratory Bird Regulations will see heightened enforcement this year with spot checks on routes from popular shooting marshes. Conservation officers will patrol trouble spots and Federal personnel may be deployed. Hunters must ID and restrain from shooting redhead and canvasback ducks. only one such bird per day is allowed. Mallard limits also apply with four per day and eight in possession. Penalties under the Migratory Birds Convention Act can reach a 300000 dollar fine and six months imprisonment.
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Department of Mines and Natural Resources
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Rotary Walk-A-Thon To Fund New Museum Project
The Pas Rotary Club schedules a 30 mile walk to raise funds for a new museum. Proceeds from September 20 will support the construction behind the Little Northern Museum. A $784.50 cheque from the OXFAM March for Millions supports the effort. Donations contact Don Manych or Harold Kowalchuk.
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the Pas Rotary Club
OXFAM
Little Northern Museum
Don Manych
Harold Kowalchuk
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