Valley canvassing boosts Pielak campaign
Progressive Conservative candidate Percy Pielak said door to door work in Carrot River Valley gave a psychological lift to his campaign. He noted strong farming-sector support and that voters want change, as party headquarters opened on September 12 with about 25 attendees.
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Percy Pielak
Carrot River Valley
Grand Rapids
Percy
Conservative Party
Manitoba
Pielak
Pass
McBryde Denies Liberal Threats in Local Campaign
Incumbent MLA Ron McBryde told about 20 local workers that the NDP faces no serious rivals beyond the Conservatives, aside from Churchill where Liberal Andrew Kirkness stands a late chance. He praised Liberal candidate Edwin Jebb while criticizing Liberal credibility and noted sitting members’ advantage.
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Ron McBryde
New Democratic Party
Churchill
Andrew Kirkness
Edwin Jebb
Liberal Party
McBryde
Winnipeg
Huband Opens Jebb Campaign HQ in The Pas
Manitoba Liberal Leader Charles Huband opened Edwin Jebb’s campaign headquarters at Otineka Mall on September 14. He told about 40 supporters that NDP leadership is untrusted in the north and criticized closed government, FOI opposition, and lack of northern consultation on Northlands funds and the Environmental Council.
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Manitoba Liberal Party
Charles Huband
Liberal
Edwin Jebb
Otineka Mall
Huband
Pas
NDP
Conservative Party
Liberal Party
Manitoba
Public Utilities Board
Environmental Council
Sid Green
Sterling Lyon
North
Northlands
Joyce enters mayoral race in The Pas as sole candidate
Neal Joyce, correctional official and longtime community member, announces his bid for mayor of The Pas. He would resign from the School Board if elected, set regular hours, and seek input from residents while boosting relations with senior government and The Pas Indian Band. Nomination is October 5 with polling October 26.
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Neal Joyce
Pas Correctional Institute
Joyce
The
Pas
Kelsey
Arbitration Board awards in favour of ManFor employee
An arbitration board in Winnipeg awarded in favour of E. Newransky, a Manitoba Forest Resources Ltd. worker dismissed last March for sleeping on duty. The panel, chaired by R.A. Gallagher and including J. Hughesman and H. J. Piercy, found that while sleeping on the job is grounds for dismissal, the board could reinstate or compensate rather than automatically impose discharge. The decision follows a grievance filed under the collective bargaining agreement with the Paperworkers Union, with terms and deadlines noted and the matter to be continued on page 12.
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Manitoba Forest Resources Ltd
E. Newransky
ManFor Management
Newransky
Winnipeg
R.A. Gallagher
J. Hughesman
Canadian Paperworkers Union
H. J. Piercy
ManFor
Ernie Newransky
Paperworkers Union
R.K. Deeley
Liberal Leader's Remarks Spark Community Backlash in The Pas
In Leaf Rapids during a Manitoba campaign stop Liberal Leader Charles Huband drew fire for comments on job creation and immigration. Local officials and Finnish families voiced concern over perceived bias and the fate of immigrant workers amid the pulp and paper industry context.
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Keith Elvers
Doug McBride
ManFor
CTV
Charles Huband
Leaf Rapids
Manitoba
Huband
Pas
Scandinavia
Canada
Rurik Ostman
Finland
Ostman
Letters defend ManFor role and Finnish workers in The Pas
A letter to the editor defends ManFor operations in The Pas and the Finnish workers brought from Finland. The writer cites skilled contributions in pulp and paper, education, and community life, challenging Liberal Leader Charles Huband's criticisms as unfounded and politically motivated. The piece notes a history of immigrant skill, including Ukrainians with Finger Lumber, and argues northern development creates jobs and growth.
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T.V
Thompson
Charles Huband
ManFor
Pas
Canada
Manitoba
Finland
Gyn
Manor
India
Egypt
Finger Lumber Company
C.F.I
Mr. Huband
Purchases Hotel by Gary Fournier and Tryer Investments
Gary Fournier of The Pas has taken over the Gateway Hotel with Tryer Investments after Wescana Hotels Ltd entered receivership. Final sale hinges on Manitoba Liquor Commission liquor licences approval, expected by the end of October. decor changes planned for the dining room and resumed operations after licensing.
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Gary Fournier
Pas
Gateway Hotel
Manitoba Liquor Commission
Fournier
Tryer Investments
Wescana Hotels Ltd
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Nan Iry
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Gerri Stowman
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