The future is in our hands in Roblin talk
A community editorial argues residents face a choice about a new hall and taxes. It notes tax fears, existing halls, and a video lottery machine's payoff while predicting urban migration to rural areas. It urges learning from past projects and planning for Roblin’s 21st century.
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Letter on Roblin hall plan fuels public input debate
A reader responds to last week’s Roblin Review about constructing a new community hall. The writer notes public meetings attracted 55 and about 40 people, says the plan has broad support, and explains a citizens survey in water bills and tax notices to decide funding. Three options follow the survey: abandon tax funding if opposed, seek donations if tax support fails, or dissolve if donations never materialize.
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Greatest advertising bargain in the classifieds era
Prairie Perspective recalls the economics and humor of newspaper classified ads at Medicine Hat News. Fred McGuinness reflects on tiny one inch ads carrying huge reach, recounting misreadings, libel scares, and memorable jokes while praising the classifieds’ efficiency and reach.
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The Roblin Review invites signed Letters to the Editor with daytime telephone verification. Include name address and phone, and send to Box 938 Roblin MB R0L 1P0 or fax to 204 937 8212 for confirmation and publication consideration.
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