18 Apr 1989
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1989
Page
1
A compact summary lists sections and page numbers for district news Family Focus Helping People Pastor's Desk Recreation News Tax Talk Want Ads and Weed 1.D. across pages 4 5 3 8 6 5 13 and 16. The page guide outlines column topics and reference points for readers scanning the issue.
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce president Harry Mardon visited Roblin to boost the local chamber. He urged volunteers, broader membership including professions and farmers, and active lobbying to back MLAs, stressing clear goals and inclusivity beyond downtown retailers.
Mardon outlined government decentralization aims and the need to keep high school graduates from leaving rural towns. He cited new and revived chambers in Minnedosa and other smaller communities, and highlighted COIN matchmaking, Neepawa seminar results, and plans for Roblin to attend the Portage annual meeting. A Roblin meeting will form a new executive within two weeks.
A Roblin informational meeting formed a 10 member steering committee to guide the Parkland Regional Development Corporation's new structure. Leaders push for a full time development officer, funded by the government and directed by local committees, to boost rural Manitoba growth.
The RDC West seeks a development officer to lead local economic growth. The role includes reporting to sub regional steering committees, coordinating with existing agencies, creating a blue print for development, and promoting the community profile.
Natural Resources critic Gwen Charles visited Roblin to study forestry issues in the Duck Mountains. She cited lack of clear policy and limited logger input, urged government and industry collaboration, and questioned plans to burn a reforestation project in the Duck Mountain Forest Reserve.
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