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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1993
Page
2
In Flin Flon, a Brownie Pack treasurer faced theft charges after $1,842 went unaccounted for September 1991 to September 1992. The woman admitted using funds for groceries to support her family and was placed on 18 months supervised probation with repayment by March 1994.
In Roblin the hall tax proposal is rejected after 544 responses show 74 percent against funding a new community centre by taxes. Of 355 local respondents, 216 opposed and 139 favored the plan as the finance committee notes the issue is settled. A separate incident reports an elderly man thwarting an escape attempt at Milner Ridge with a rifle, prompting a chase and arrest by RCMP officers.
Roblin Age Society proposes an outdoor rodeo arena on the Hoods Diamond, 144 by 192 feet, with pens chutes and bleachers. Lorne Twerdun says the space could host horse shows clinics gymkhanas and 4-H events, while Mayor Betty Nykyforak notes discussions with user groups are needed as the project would alter fairgrounds layout.
The Birdtail River School Division Board defeated a motion allowing transportation for students to attend a school outside their catchment if residing on property traditionally tied to that school. Trustee Huberdeau recused due to potential conflict. The board also approved staff changes and payments, and set Sept. 9 as next meeting date.
The Virden Employment Skills Centre offered a 26 week Second Step re entry course with 14 students. Linda Armitage trained at the Hamiota District Health Centre and six graduates secured jobs, aiming to stem rural exodus. Vaughn Wilson lauded the program and praised the health centre collaboration.
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