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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1982
Page
9
Leaked cabinet memo from Transportation Minister Pepin outlines proposed shifts of freight cost increases to producers by 1985 86 and beyond. It discusses variable rates, incentive schemes, and a four task force plan to study the Gilson report while seeking a flexible new grain transport regime.
The passage critiques Gilson and Pepin proposals calling for a national referendum and an all party committee to study grain handling reforms. It warns of a rush toward centralized mass transport, benefiting railroads while endangering small farms and rural life.
Total bidders and prices recorded for August 12 1982 with 438 head sold including 354 cattle 2 boars 19 weanling pigs and 58 feeder pigs. Prices range from butcher steers 73.80 to cows 58.00 and bulls at 81.25 with various feeder and calf values noted. Local readers urged to renew subscriptions to the Roblin Review.
The town received a $500 deposit toward a Roblin lot purchase next to Lawrence Lungal. The odd shaped parcel sits in a controlled drainage area. Council will ask Town engineer Art Currey to study feasibility of selling part of the lot.
Roblin approves St. Matthew's Lutheran Church building permit for a ramp and votes to surface Birch Bay. Regular council meeting approves expenditures to fix the street despite recent paving and dry weather delays. Mayor Boguski notes overtime cuts and possible staffing needs as water and sewer finances show strain.
A reader notes the USPS postcard rate rises to 86 cents, but a five word card could be sent for 30 cents, prompting questions about the practical impact of word count on mailing costs and service.
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