Northern Manitoba Dog Racing Festival Marks 50 Years
The 1961 Festival booklet celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of dog racing in Northern Manitoba. It notes the first official race at The Pas in 1916 and shows past mushers on booklet covers. The Kinsmen Club dog race committee outlines a new course for the event.
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Festival plans detailed for dog derby and related events
The Pas Festival organizers outline a 16 mile loop for the World Championship Dog Derby with spectator friendly routing from Halcrow Lake to Youngs Point and back. The schedule includes freight and junior dog races on the Saskatchewan River, motorized toboggan races, Snow Shoe Race, Tug of War, Queen and Princess contests with ticket sales controls, and nightly preliminaries at The Pas Reserve. The Lions club and Rotary Club coordinate venues at the Ice Palace and arena shows.
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Saskatchewan
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Ice Palace
Guy Hall
Halcrow Lake
Halcraw Lake
Edwards
Rotary Club
Commis
SAAN StoresNames Change At The Pas And Brandon
SAAN Stores announce Gary Lacombe named Manager of The Pas Manitoba store replacing Harvey Beech appointed Manager at Brandon Manitoba. Lacombe with SAAN three years at The Pas and Lions Club member. Beech ten years with SAAN and past The Pas Kinsmen president active in local sports. Appointments take effect October 1, 1965.
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Harvey Beech
Brandon
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Pas Kinsmen Club
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