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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1985
Page
1
Five Toronto school board workers say they were offered too much in talks and seek less than the board’s 4 percent raise proposal, with details including a 55 cent an hour point of contention.
In a national referendum in Switzerland 14 of 24 cantons opposed a proposal that would raise mandated annual leave for workers aged over 40 from four to five weeks. Alberta electricians agree to a three year wage freeze with binding arbitration in deadlock. The piece notes broader labor market shifts toward flexibility as Canadian wages miss inflation.
The Canada Safety Council reports ATV fatalities among Canadian youth, citing 25 deaths in 1984 across New Brunswick Ontario Manitoba and Alberta. It urges parental assessment of child maturity and supervision during Summer Safety Week May 1–7 1985 with the ABCs of ATVs theme.
The legislature discusses road upgrades totaling 26.5 miles for 1985 86 funds raise questions about fuel tax fairness. Debates on capital punishment for first degree murder continue with party support and opposition. Elk culling on John Eisner Game Farm prompts compensation as Canada pays 3000 per animal. Sugar beet growers face contract uncertainty and potential layoffs at Manitoba Sugar refinery. Health costs rise with day charges for long term patients from May 1 1985.
A Manitoba report finds rural hospital administrators feel abortion services suffice while public understanding lags. Roblin residents voice support for wider education including films like Silent Scream, urging schools to present abortion facts to youths viewed as the most vulnerable resource.
The text lists tax allocations: $100 to Keystone Museum Inc. and $50 to the Parkland Music Festival. A $100 membership fee to the Hudson Bay Route Association is paid. Ward allocations in the R.M. of Hillsburg include $12,000 for Wards 1 2 and 3 and $12,500 for Ward 4.
A pastor reflects on Luke 24 46 47 noting the death and resurrection of Jesus as the central event in history. He emphasizes Jesus foretold the passion and the gospel would be preached to all nations beginning at Jerusalem. The message stresses repentance forgiveness and the fulfillment of Scripture.
The article notes NDP leader criticizing Conservative plans for health care user fees in Manitoba and Tory leader Filmon urging Desjardins to drop the fees, tying the issue to longstanding socialist policy and Pawley’s 1981 promises. It quotes past NDP pledges on health care and mentions a Free Press reporter’s take.
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