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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1975
Page
1
Attorney General Howard Pawley reports that in the first half of the year 3 718 Manitobans filed claims under the provinces small claims settlement program. The informal arbitration applies to disputes under 500 dollars with a simple 3 dollar filing fee and court costs secured if one party refuses to participate.
Of 3718 claims filed 1471 settled out of court as no one appeared while 1373 were uncontested. 821 cases heard in small claims court. Pawley notes only 69 objections notices and 71 appeals. County court filed 612 certificates of decision. Settlement process is inexpensive and typically under 60 days.
The Manitoba Lotteries Commission has turned over 600 000 to the Department of Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs for sport recreation and cultural programs. Laurent L Desjardins says the funds are Manitoba's share from the Western Canada Lottery series AA and AB first drawn after ticket sales began in June 1974.
Funeral service for Mrs. Robert Ward of Aldergrove British Columbia was held July 7 1975 in Langley with graveside rites July 12 at Roblin District Cemetery. She was born November 18 1903 in Wales and married Robert Ward in 1927. Predeceased by her husband in 1964 and a son in 1934 she leaves three sons seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers included Dave Etienne Walter Ward Earl Ward and others. The death of Mrs Annie Burns occurred July 19 1975 in Russell Hospital. born Glasgow Scotland October 21 1900. She married W C D Burns.
Mrs. Burns born in 1900 in Scotland immigrated to Canada in 1923 and son Charlie of Vancouver along with five Edmonton and Victoria daughters survive. Predeceased by husband Donald in 1970 and son William in 1948. Funeral July 22 at Gospel Hall with service by Mr. Robert Boyle and pallbearers listed. Interment at Binscarth Cemetery, Braendle Bruce Funeral Home in charge.
The Roblin Agricultural Society thanks donors, supporters, and volunteers for the annual fair effort. Acknowledgments include Drs Paul Tones Rusty and nurses, Father Kushka and friends. Also gratitude from Mary Hojnocki and others for care, flowers, bereavement support, and hospital visits. Weekly Bingo announced at St Vilad’s Parish Hall with cash prizes and extra cards.
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