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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1968
Page
1
The Pas council asks architect D R Johnston for alternate ideas after tenders exceed estimates. Councillor Stan Reid says the lowest bid of 705000 is economically infeasible, suggesting two separate buildings or stages to fit a 500000 budget.
The body of 70 year old farmer August Van Oost was found in the Carrot River by an RCMP search party. He had been reported missing on September 5 and his 1959 Buick was found at Salt Channel. An inquest was opened and adjourned. autopsy to be performed in Winnipeg. RCMP found no indication of foul play. He was a bachelor with next of kin in Canada.
At a meeting between The Pas Indian Band and Town Council Councillor Carey called the water filthy. The remark drew inquiries and headlines in The Herald and Winnipeg Free Press. Dr Panikkar noted many calls to health authorities while Carey defended the comment as off the cuff and said the water is safe to drink despite taste concerns. Continued on page 5.
Farmers report all time low in farmer hunter relations as cool wet summer leaves crops standing during duck season. Hunters trespass trampling grain and blinds prompting farmers to post properties and seek warning. many see permission based hunting as beneficial for crop protection and sport.
TransAir launches new service using aircraft built in Japan cruising at 300 mph. The modern aircraft feature advanced communication and navigational aids including weather radar. Mr. Thompson is pictured on the left beside the new plane.
The Kelsey School Division reports a total enrollment of 2 196 for the coming year, up 140 from last year. Collegiate students total 556 and elementary 28, with the superintendent noting about a 10 percent annual rise. The largest Collegiate gain is grade nine.
The Pat Kindergarten Association announces the resignation of Miss Madden due to ill health. A substitute will teach next week while a trained teacher considers taking the post for the remainder of the school year.
Grade nine students at Margaret Barbour Collegiate marked Freshie Day with pledge taking and grade twelve seniors assigning light punishments. Photos show a door boy at a hotel, selling toilet tissue squares, and chalking toothpicks along a sidewalk. Grant Profit named Freshie King and Valery Frechette Freshie Queen.
Two new hunting regulations under The Wildlife Act set power boat routes in the Mawdesley Wildlife Management Area east of The Pas and restrict hunting by water to designated waters with fines for violations. A second rule governs snowmobile use for big game hunting in the Mandesley and Saskeram Wildlife Management Areas.
The 20 mile Walk-A-Thon in aid of The Pas Friendship Centre will be held on Saturday September 28. Starting at the Drive-In Theatre, participants will traverse No 10 Highway Seventh Street Cathedral Avenue Crossley Third Street Bell Avenue First Street Patrick Avenue The Pas Reserve Big Eddy and return by No 10 Highway. Application forms and information are available at the Friendship Centre.
A The Pas woman sustained head injuries after being struck from behind near her Gordon Avenue home around midnight on September 10. She sought help at her house, received stitches, and was detained for days. RCMP report no theft or indecent assault and continue the investigation with no arrests yet.
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