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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1975
Page
1
A school board trustee discusses a drafted report on trustee indemnities as a local controversy grows over ongoing budget deficits. The report, prepared for the board and approved by the Negotiating Committee, has not been released to the media amid concerns that higher monthly indemnities could worsen finances.
A reader blasts the School Board for lacking fiscal scrutiny and overreliance on the notion that budgets must match penny for penny the funds raised by local governments. The author argues for deeper budget review, reduced indemnities, and a reassessment of board responsibilities to address financial crisis and maintain school quality.
Northern Manitoba fishers told the House of Commons committee that production and transport costs push the industry toward collapse. John Bodnar led the brief noting $2.12 million in potential 1973 74 losses, with air freight rate hikes and subsidized access key issues. Freight equalization and northern-to-winnipeg transport were urged, as 320 lakes potential but many underutilized without subsidies and priority rights.
District ag rep Ray Salmon reports cold cloudy wet conditions hindering crop ripening. Ducks and black birds damaging fields. A small amount of rape seed will be swathed in 7 to 10 days while some barley is already cut. Farmers hope for warm dry weather to finish ripening.
Gary Forner of the Gateway Hotel in The Pas reports expansions of Wescana Inn proceed with 40 new rooms and a beverage dining wing. Peter Friesen says north wing may open in early December while south wing completes by February. Beams for the south end will begin September 2.
Ray Salmon, agricultural representative in The Pas, says a new B-1 drainage channel and pumping station on Mile Nine Carrot River Road will boost Pasquia output by about 25 percent next year. Harvey Anderson notes several hundred acres involved as drainage cuts spring runoff time by half, letting farmers begin field work 7 to 10 days earlier. The system aims to serve all 76,000 Pasquia acres through existing channels.
The Pas Credit Union plans a Edwards Avenue expansion costing about 90000 dollars and adding 1920 square feet to reach 3520 square feet. Manager H. E. Gale says current space is insufficient and the addition will include a ventilating system a voucher storage area two loan offices a larger board room and a staff lounge. The staff will grow from ten to eleven with the new facility opening in about two months.
The Detox Centre in The Pas described as unique and a showpiece among Manitoba rehabilitation centres should be completed and operational by late October to mid November with an opening planned for January 2, 1976. Bob Howe says the facility will address the social and health needs of individuals with alcohol problems and ease demand on local hospitals and the correctional institute.
The Kelsey Recreation Commission plans a September 4 meeting in Scott Bateman Lecture Theatre at 7 30 PM with heads of service clubs councils schools and organizations to discuss a bid for northern summer games. A August 26 meeting drew 11 attendees who urged wide community input and a realistic budget around 50000. Nancy McLennan and Roberta Patterson of Thompson outlined hosting responsibilities including accommodations feeding and facilities.
Joseph James Fourre, 18, son of Mr and Mrs James Fourre of The Pas, receives a Manitoba government scholarship for scholastic achievement and financial need plus a University of Manitoba Alumni Award for Grade XII achievements and a Town of The Pas scholarship of $400. He aims for a four year Bachelor of Science degree.
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