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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1979
Page
1
An editorial notes Councillor Landry cited a petition as the old primary school nears demolition. It mentions possible use of the site for future recreation or a park, and local homeowners express opposition to those options.
A Roblin council discussion centers on rezoning a former school site to residential use with new homes and good standards. A 20-signature petition cites outdoor space and traffic concerns, urging preservation of North 1% park land for recreation while noting a nearby senior residence project.
Councillor Hilland expressed concern over the upkeep of a local park. The continuation of the article on the C delegation notes issues with maintenance and budget priorities affecting community recreation spaces.
Delegation urged leaving areas as parks to be maintained by local groups, warning about irreversible loss if sold for residences. Participants cited social welfare funding and town improvement while noting tensions between Town and Rural districts and business concerns. Councillor Hilland favored leaving property as is.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Keystone Pioneer Museum met at Edith Andrews home with 10 members and 1 visitor and welcomed a new member. Board card party on March 24 featured 12 tables. winners included Barb Steffler and Simons. cake won by Art Mcintyre. Next meeting set for April 17 at 1 30 p m at Barb and Eva Steffler’s home.
Roblin Minor Hockey Association Inc petitions Roblin arena board to improve use and transparency. It calls for elected board members, broader user representation, lower general skating fees, year round use of facilities, installation of a central public address system, and better maintenance of the time clock and heating. The letter warns against closing the arena and cites Manitoba Hydro billing and municipal funding conditions.
Mrs. Rosie Maguire of Winnipeg visits relatives and friends in the district. Mrs. Ray McKay and daughter Amber of Edmonton spend a week visiting Roblin Langenberg and Churchill. Randy Parton returns with her to spend spring break with Cassie McKay. Ernie McKay and family visit Eldon Prior in Churchbridge. Margaret and Calvin Lobert visit Roblin and Grandview to attend the funeral of Seigfried Lobert who died March 28 in Dauphin General Hospital.
The article lists the recipient towns for a grant program named Hire-A-Student. Communities include Rossburn Deloraine MacGregor Winkler Gimli Roblin Winnipegosis Russell Minnedosa Virden Killarney Gladstone Carman Altona Morris Stonewall Lac du Bonnet Ashern Langruth Powerview Boissevain Teulon and others.
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