Lancelot the Ocelot kitten arrives in The Pas from Toronto
Four month old ocelot named Lancelot, born in Colombia, has arrived in The Pas after a flight from Toronto via Thunder Bay. Owner D Arcy Bancroft says the kitten grew rapidly and will reach about 3 1/2 feet in length and 50 to 70 pounds when full grown, strong enough to take down a deer. The Herald photographer found Lancelot acclimating poorly with five Blue Point Siamese cats and a loud Mynah bird in his cage.
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Lancelot
Columbia
D'Arcy Bancroft
Mac Ready Named Manitoba Hydro Operating Superintendent
Mac Ready of Winnipeg succeeds Murray Stewart as Operating Superintendent of Manitoba Hydro at The Pas. Ready joined Manitoba Hydro in 1945, starting in Virden, then Erie, Beausejour, and Glenboro as district supervisor before becoming commercial representative.
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Mac Ready
Winnipeg
Murray Stewart
Manitoba Hydro
Pas
Ready
Virden
Erie
Manitoba
Beausejour
Glenboro
Students Told to Walk on Left Side of Street
Sargeant Cutts of the Town Detachment of the RCM Police urges school students to walk on the left hand side where there are no sidewalks when going to and from school. He notes sidewalks should be used when available. CONT'D ON PAGE 10
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Sargeant Cutts
RCM Police
Town Rejects School District Land Sale For 1.6 Acres
Town council after long talks confirms the 5.6 acre land purchase for the public works garage and storage will remain with the town. Councillor Wilchowy and Town engineer Samu cite need for centralized site. discussion of selling or leasing 1.6 acres to the school division for buses or a garage is rejected. Doubts about an asphalt plant and high storage costs are raised as the town plans its future needs.
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Public Works
Alex Wilchowy
Steve Samu
Wilchowy
Samu
Grundy
Doug McBride
McBride
Excitement Over Sub-Division Street Lighting
Town Council heard Councillor Alex Wilchowy praise street lights planned for the new subdivision. Manitoba Hydro district supervisor Mac Ready outlined installation prospects and pricing with an extra frost charge. If approved, work could start November 1 1971, but the date drew questions about timing and reserve postings.
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Alex Wilchowy
Public Works
Manitoba Hydro District
Mac Ready
Ready
Pas
Murray Stewart
Manitoba Hydro
Wi Ichowy
Hydro
Doug McBride
McBride
Manitoba Hy
Free Festive Lighting Proposed by The Pas Council
Councillor Sokulski urged The Pas to explore extensive street festive lighting funded by the town. He noted years of minimal decorations and asked Public Works chair Wilchowy to prepare cost estimates for downtown light strings. The matter was referred to the committee for consideration.
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John Sokulski
Sokulski
Pas
Public Works
Alex Wilchowy
Wilchowy
Doug McBride
Hunters Get 200 Ducks On Opening Day
Officials report a reasonable success on opening day with many local hunters taking ducks and geese. Two Game branch check points operated, one on Carrot River Road west of The Pas and another at Young's Point, on Monday September 13.
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Game Branch
Carrot River Road
Pas
Young's Point
Court News Ann Dorian Acquitted on Mischief Charge
Ann Dorian was acquitted in Magistrate's Court on a mischief charge stemming from August 11 when two windows at Art Johnson's Men's Wear were broken. Police testified three women were at the scene. one fled and two juvenile girls, including the accused's sister, initially refused to testify. The case, adjourned from September 8, saw one girl take the oath last week while the other remained silent.
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Ann Dorian
Miss Dorian
Art Johnson's
Johnson's
Martin
Council debate on dog catcher role sparks laughter
Councillor Alex Wilchowy raised the dog catcher topic at last week’s council meeting prompting quips and sighs from several council members. The note refers to continuation on page 3.
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Alex Wilchowy
Arena to open Oct 13 for coaches clinic in The Pas
Minor Hockey requests arena opening by October 1. Kelsey Recreation Commission works to be ready. Ken Stevenson and George Watson, ex Canadian National players, to lead a coaches clinic and hockey school October 13. About 90 youngsters, ages 8 to 16, split into three groups. Jack Kennedy says some not included due to time and funds. watchers may learn from sidelines. Arena staff urged to finish preparations. prior electrical panel issues resolved.
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Kelsey Recreation Commission
Ken Stevenson
George Watson
Pase
Jack Kennedy
Change In Banking Hours At Local Banks
A change in banking hours will take effect Friday. Royal Bank Bank of Montreal and Toronto Dominion Bank will close at 6:00 p.m. on Fridays instead of 7:00 p.m. Bank hours remain 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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Royal Bank
Bank of Montreal
Toronto Dominion Bank
Town Receives Second Pumper For The Pas Fire Dept
The Pas gains a second 1050 se pumper from King Iyah Limited, expanding the fleet to three trucks to serve a growing community. Fire Chief Tom Earley accepts the key from J. Seagrave’s Manitoba representative as the department now operates two pumpers plus an older unit.
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the Pas
King Iyah Limited
Pas Volunteer Fire Department
Tom Earley
Earley
King Seagrave
Manitoba
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Dro
Court News
Stephenson
Watson
Arena Committee
Larry Hastings
Theas
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