Access road debate sparks council clash in Ward 3
Shell River Council faced criticism from Roblin residents Ken and Garnet Markoski over the aging access road to Roblin’s ski area off Highway 5 West. The 15 foot bridge and narrow path raise safety concerns after 18 years of promised improvements. The council reported ongoing work as of August 12, 1983, amid broader municipal changes.
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Shell River
Garnet Markoski
Council
Ken Markoski
Manitoba Hydro
Hydro
Manitoba weed control tour showcases Agro Man trials
In Roblin and Manitoba Agroman sites, 64 crop varieties including flax rape mustard lentils and canary seed were shown. A July 29 crop variety presentation led to a 2 30 p m weed control tour featuring Lonorel Peast Roundup and Ammonia Sulphate demonstrations.
Environment minister releases hazardous waste information kit
Environment Minister Jay Cowan announces a new information kit as part of Manitoba’s three phased hazardous and special waste management program. The kit includes a brochure on the waste problem, an overview of management systems used elsewhere, and a Manitoba specific pamphlet to assist public information and consultation.
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Jay Cowan
Manitoba
Dr. M. D. Scott Not Coming to Roblin
Wally McKenzie M L A Roblin Russell constituency reports a prospective doctor for Roblin, Dr M D Scott, will not be coming. Scott visited Roblin and said the town left a favorable impression but he chose not to move for family reasons.
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M. D. Scott
Roblin
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A. Roblin
Russell
Scott
McKenzie
Roblin Elevator Manager Honoured by Cargill for 1983
Dmitro Stefaniuk of Roblin Manitoba named one of Cargill Limited outstanding elevator managers of 1983. Summit Award recognizes managerial excellence at the Roblin 5120 tonne primary grain elevator. Stefaniuk began in 1955 at National Grain Valparaiso, later Winnipegosis, then Roblin, with family and community involvement noted.
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Cargill Limited
Winnipeg
Dmitro Stefaniuk
Roblin
Manitoba
Cargill
Bob Dyck
Stefaniuk
Mr. Stefaniuk
National Grain Company
Valparaiso
Winnipegosis
Josephine
Arlene
Adeline
Elks and Legion
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Peace River
British Columbia
Gospel Tent Revives Interest Near Roblin Manitoba
New to Roblin, Gospel Tent led by Ron Ramsden drew locals during August 12 to 14 meetings on Dan Ludwig’s farm 18 miles east on Highway 5. Ramsden notes similar missions across Manitoba and North America using unconventional methods. The tent with gospel band and public address system seats 200 to 300, with modest site arrangements.
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Roblin
Gospel Tent
Ron Ramsden
Boissevain
Manitoba
Dan Ludwig
Canada
United States
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg
Elphinstone
Sioux Valley
Hillsburg Receptive To Medical Clinic Proposal
The R M of Hillsburg joined the R M of Shell River in backing a new town of Roblin clinic project. A provincial Job Fund grant may support the plan if local support is shown. Reeve Howard Wilson noted the current clinic is inadequate and distant from the hospital. The clinic would be built on hospital grounds with a walkway linking to the hospital. Railway traffic could disrupt ambulance service between the sites.
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Roblin
Shell River Council
Boris Bugera
R.M. of
Hillsburg
Shell River
Roblin District Attends 18th National Ukrainian Festival Parade
Dauphin Manitoba hosts four day festival celebrating Ukrainian culture with Cossack entertainers The Todaschuk Sisters and Country Gents Orchestra headlining Grandstand shows July 29 30 The Cross of Freedom Site near Terebowla features Canada’s first Ukrainian church monument and a cairn for Father Nestor Dmytriw Local dignitaries including Mayor Andrew Newton and Premier Howard Pawley attend opening ceremonies with Miss Canada 1983 Jodi Rutledge Also noted is the festival site’s recognition by the Department of Historical Resources with access via Highway 62 and Provincial Road 491 north and west of Dauphin.
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Dauphin
Manitoba
Canada
Terebowla
Cross of Freedom
DMCC
Andrew C. Newton
John Plohman
Howard Pawley
Jodi Rutledge
Nestor Dmytriw
Sifton
John Potoski
Department of Historical Resources
Highway Traffic Act Changes Now In Force
Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act broaden moped licensing by allowing three wheeled vehicles if they meet legal definitions. Highways and Transportation Minister Samuel Askiw notes the changes received royal assent on July 22 and are now in force.
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Highways and Transportation
Samuel Askiw
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Agroman
North West Region
Shoal Lake
Durban
Pas
Neil Stewart
Highway
Kieth Watson
David Johnston
Ramsden
The
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R. M
Review
Roblin and District Health Board
A.M
Reeve Howard Wilson
Roblin & District
Todaschuk Sisters
Al's Drive Inn
Country Gents
Grandview
al Cherny
Ted Komar
Zirka Dance Ensemble
Birchall & Co
2Nd Avenue N.W
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