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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1980
Page
1
A large share of Canada’s 19 billion food spending will go through dominant national chains. In Quebec, however, independent grocers are holding or increasing sales while big operators feel uneasy as smaller retailers capture a growing share of the dog eat dog food market.
Independent grocers across provinces show strong support for selling wine to boost consumer choice and preserve corner stores. Ontario resists, keeping wine sale restricted to supermarkets. Alberta weighs a Quebec style model amid growing debate nationwide.
The Canada Safety Council projects 49 to 54 traffic deaths during the 78 hour Labour Day weekend starting August 28 at 6 p.m. This is fewer than last year’s 68 and well below 1966’s 102. Emphasizes seat belt use and courteous driving as key prevention factors.
Mrs Maggie Cameron returns from six weeks in Scotland touring cousins and enjoying cruises. Mr and Mrs Sam Sudeyko visit Roblin relatives in Ontario and nearby friends. Cynthia Cherowka and Kim Schneider spend an eight month break in Taber and Lethbridge. Miss Marjorie Martin visits Hugh and Janice Hopkins in Halifax and Bob and Lynne Stewart in Picton NS with their son Robert.
Continuation of the article summarizes the final plan and development notes for L.G.D. of Park with letters dated July 16 from Municipal Planning and July 30 from the Municipal solicitor. The report records official correspondence and outlines ensuing steps for park improvement.
Developers plan changes and agreement reviewed. Minty to inspect. Ted Maichuk to represent Park District and expenses paid. Ministers asked to extend grant aid to Ward 1 and 2 to March 1984 and designate five provincial roads with specific quarter mile to five mile segments and inter municipal boundary road.
The district accepted two purchase offers by Melvin Balan and R Nowalkowski totaling 22 000 with 10 down and balance by Oct 31 1980. It authorized accident insurance for Onanole volunteers and a Manitoba Telephone System contract for 15 fire conference lines. Officials were to attend a Sept 9 1980 election seminar in Birtle and district offices to close Sept 6 1980. A 25 grant to Canadian National Institute for the Blind was approved. July 1980 statements were accepted and general cheques amounting to 52 688.30 were approved for payments to listed individuals. Police enforcement and highway work orders were issued. Regular meeting set for Sept 8 1980. Council endorsed Parkland Regional Development Corporation and urged provincial support criteria to retain 1981 members. A bylaw appoints Peter Kapetz as enumerator. A variation by Erwin Wiebe was approved and a machinery rental agreement renewal authorized.
Mitchell's Drug Store Kozmeniuk Hardware and Linda's Beauty Salon are named in the plan. Robinson's will sell t shirts year round. Hats and t shirts will be on sale in town as Moonshine Daze banners are prepared. A motion calls for more festival t shirts and a Manitoba grant for entertainment has not been approved. Department of Tourism grant is still pending.
The article notes S.R. grants west of section 6 near 726-29W to support road maintenance. It states continued assistance on roadwork through March 31, 1984 and calls for a meeting between the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Highways, and council members from both parties to discuss further measures.
At the Roblin Agricultural Society Fair the old time fiddlers contest honored seniors Dick Baxter William Niel Ed John stone Jessie Wardle and Bill Ratushney. In the under seventy division winners included Efram Paul Efram LaFronnaise Dick Shatten Florien Carriere and Carl Grexton.
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