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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1978
Page
1
Blackleg in special crops concerns producers this year. Rapeseed varieties are susceptible. A preventative treatment program is advised for rapeseed this year. Mustard types and their susceptibility are described.
Special crops specialists say yellow mustard is less susceptible to blackleg than rapeseed and thus may not need disease control. Oriental and black mustard show similar susceptibility to rapeseed, so experts recommend treating these types. Manitoba shows require proof of Coggins testing for swamp fever at agricultural events.
Grand Knight Ron Yakimishyn announced Roblin Knights of Columbus will canvass the community this Fall to support The Arthritis Society. The message highlights Canada’s arthritis control program centered on Rheumatic Disease Units at university medical schools, stressing early diagnosis and adherence to doctors’ instructions. Public information pamphlets are available from Winnipeg at 825 Sherbrook Street.
A columnist mocks calls for a Big Seven rule in government noting every regime has an inner ruling group. The piece critiques the idea of free favors or “ret something for nothing” as a reminder of hidden power structures.
Roblin district 4-H Public Speaking eliminations April 3 featured 14 club members. Winners in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior classes advance to the Regional Speak-off in St Rose on April 22, with ribbons and certificates awarded to all participants.
The Pony Club hosts a Horsemanship Day on Saturday April 29 at 1 30 p m at Mr and Mrs Walter Kurtenbach s. Town send demonstration to occur. Instructors and the Inter mountain School praised for facility use. Next regular meeting set for May 10 at the Castleavery Community Centre.
By law 417 1978 budget first reading and 418 machinery replacement reserve approved. Five year capital program 18000. 1978 levies Birtle Russell 9000 Minnedosa 9000 Swan River 6000 Misc 1000. Opposes 5 coffee convention fee. Subdivision plan Onanole subject to SR zoning. Rezoning 414 approved. Health and Social Services District proposal includes part of Park Ward 3 and 4. Temporary mobile home permit Lot 3 Plan 909 up to June 30 1978. Next meeting May 8 at 7.30 pm.
The message notes fair lodging for two nights and arrangements for the Lions band to attend Roblin during the fair. Peter Gaber thanks attendees and praises Ed Yurkin and Emil Roller for chamber work. He urges everyone to attend Chamber meetings and participate in duties for the benefit of the organization. The next meeting will be called by the President.
Susan Morrison spoke on Woman's Lib representing Assiniboine 4 H Club. Judges Mrs Rita Watson Mr Allan MacDonald and Mrs Doreen Mac Donald praised the effort. Winners Magdalina Kurtenbach Hazel Doole and Charlotte Kurtenbach earned purple ribbons and a division trophy from Roblin Credit Union.
The Roblin chamber backs a September Festival as a potential annual event to boost Roblin and district life. Jack Mitchell asks the chamber to lead this year's fair parade while Lions Band organizer Lloyd Weeres cites a 129 member Regina group ready to perform in July and lead the parade on July 24th.
After a year of operation the program will relate exact insurance costs to every school division in the province, enabling precise budgeting and risk assessment.
Intermountain board of trustees approved joining the MAST insurance plan after April 13 discussions. The MAST option offers two year noncancelable terms and potential premium refunds based on favorable loss experience, with a total premium of 17,454.00 and a rate of 14.4.
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