Timberland trailer court owners eye subdivision buyout plan
Following Winnipeg’s move to close the Timberland Trailer Court by October 31, owners rush to buy subdivision lots on long term terms instead of paying $8700 upfront. The Pas Band sought government relocation aid but was refused. town leaders discuss fees, taxes, and a new by law linking charges to trailer size and lot value while promising continued services if residents cooperate.
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Indian Affairs
Trailer Court to remain open under new permit plan
The Pas Indian Band announced Timberland Trailer Court will stay open as The Pag Indian Band Sub-division with 1 or 5 year lot lease permits issued by the Chief and Band Council. The LR Corporation will be dissolved and sale of sub division lots hinges on provincial Cabinet approval. Hugh Jones, mediator for Premier Schreyer, to attend The Pas meeting.
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McBride to seek reelection in upcoming municipal race
Mayor Doug McBride will oppose Neal Joyce for the mayoralty in the next election and will run for another three years. Councillor Steve Anaka confirms a bid for another term while others remain uncommitted. New candidates include Dennis Clarke, Chris Sunde, Keith Elvers, and Ron Bernstrom, with Premachuk not running.
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Doug McBride
Neal Joyce
McBride
Mardene Premachuk
Steve Anaka
Stan Reid
Don Manych
Bruce Unfried
Bert Hayes
Dennis Clarke
Swan River
Pas
Chris Sunde
Keith Elvers
Canadian Paperworkers Union
Ron Bernstrom
Do you care enough to become a Block Parent
A local group in The Pas urges community members to join Block Parents to provide immediate protection for children and others in danger. Chairwoman Jan Hines says adults over 16 may apply via the Municipal Detachment of the RCMP, with screening to exclude unsuitable persons.
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Premier Schreyer tours The Pas northern swing
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer visited The Pas as part of a north swing that also covered Flin Flon. He spoke on energy conservation to students at Margaret Barbour Cote, urged broad education, and highlighted NDP achievements in remote communities. He mingled with teachers and factory workers at MBCI and ManFor, joking with staff and noting local political dynamics.
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Clearwater
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Schreyer
NDP
Ron McBryde
Manitoba
Richard Pugh
Pugh
Hildebran
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ManFor
Gerald Pielak
McBryde
Pielak
Town Curling Club and Council Clash Over Hydro Fees
Town Finance Committee and the Curling Club clash over the operating agreement for the rink. Club president Jim Goodridge argues only months of use should incur hydro charges from October 1, 1977 to April 30, 1978. Premachuk defends demand billing and seasonal costs, noting summer use is zero but bills persist.
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Mardene Premachuk
Hydro
Premachuk
L.G.C
Consol
Stan Reid
Charles Constant Reelected Chief Of The Pas Band
Charles G Constant was elected to a second term as Chief of The Pas Indian Band by a 68 vote margin over Kenneth B Young. He received 185 votes to Youngs 117 with 303 of 423 voters casting ballots. Twelve councillors were also elected from 22 candidates with Ernest Robert Cowley leading polls at 202 votes.
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Charles G. Constant
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Kenneth B. Young
Young
Ernest Robert Cowley
Henry Wilson
George Flett
Robinson Abraham Lathlin
Ethel Jean Constant
Phillip Bignell
William Ovide Cook
William George Lathiin
James Patrick Smith
William Irvin Constant
Phillip Dorian
David Andrew Merasty
Abraham Lathlin
William George Lathlin
William Matthew Lathlin
Patrick Personius
Louie Gideon Personius
Samuel Ross
Robert Lathlin
Irene Cook
Phillip Leonard Constant
George Moran
Ella Young
Nancy Spence
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Walter Mazur
Mobile Home Subdivision
Mazur
Pas Block Parents
Council
Curling Club
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