Roblin to Take Part in Terry Fox 83 Event
Roblin joins Manitoba towns in the Terry Fox 83 drive to raise Cancer Society funds. Randy Langstaff organizes a 5 km route from Roblin Elementary School with walk run or cycle options. Participants may pledge or donate five dollars. route signs and RCMP assistance planned.
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Roblin
Terry Fox
Canadian Cancer Society
Canada
Randy Langstaff
Manitoba
The
Cancer Society
R.C.M.P
Fire Blight Warning for Fruit Trees and Control Tips
Local agricultural official notes widespread fire blight this year. Farmers advised to prune affected branches six inches below the dead area, sterilize tools between cuts, burn removed material, and use Agri Strep at blossom time or household bleach now. Check trees for symptoms to prevent spread to others.
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Harold Boughton
Destination Manitoba Approves Grant for Parkland Tourism Trailer
The Parkland Region receives a 31000 grant to outfit a mobile display trailer with staff to promote tourism across Manitoba. A Dauphin association report notes a first meeting in Dauphin on October 1 2 and plans for a semi annual newsletter.
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Manitoba Parkland Region
Winnipegosis Museum
Helen Marsh
Dauphin
Northern Woods and Water Route Association
Jim Short
Parkland Region
Sally Case
Lawrence Smale
Roblin
Rita Roeland
Tourism Industry Association of Manitoba Central Office
T.I.A.M
Manitoba
Destination Manitoba
Parkland
Portage la Prairie
Roblin and
District
Roblin and District
Mr. Short
Lewis and
Linda Kaselitz
Largest tomato weighs 500 grams in Roblin show
Sophie Hojnocki of Roblin produced the season’s largest tomato weighing 500 grams with a 14 inch circumference. Aug. 24. Doris Johnstone of Bield entered a cucumber story with a cake shaped like a zero donut size. Aug. 265.
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Sophie Hojnocki
Roblin
Doris Johnstone
Bield
Back to Classes With a Difference in Roblin Schools
Parents, led by Mrs Holly Kelbert, protest ongoing cuts by Intermountain School Board reducing teachers and courses at Roblin Elementary and High School levels. A letter to Education Minister Maureen Hemphill awaits reply as Aug 23 confirms staff reductions and course changes. Geography 201 and History 300 remain affected while History 301 stays.
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Roblin
Holly Kelbert
Intermountain
Maureen Hemphill
Kelbert
Walt Morris
Goose Lake Bagh School
Roblin Clinic
Province of Manitoba Jobs Fund
Definite Aid In Curbing Rural Crime
The Rural Crime Watch Area signs along Highway No. 5 East near Roblin mark a program to deter crime in rural Manitoba. Roblin RCMP say the effort, spreading from Alberta, began in early spring 1988 and aims to protect residents away from urban centers from petty theft to larger crimes.
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Highway No. 5
Roblin
Area
Roblin Town Council Addresses Dog Catcher and Park Plans
Roblin council discussed collecting herbicide containers at the disposal site under Manitoba’s designated program and considered bringing a shared crusher to town. The meeting also covered new business licenses, stray dogs, By-Law enforcement, Centennial Park review on September 27, and Workman’s Compensation Act amendments for firefighters.
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Winnipeg
Roblin
Betty Nykyforak
Council
Centennial Park
Charlie Thompson
Fire total destroys blue 1969 Plymouth Belvedere in crash
A Sunday 4:00 p.m. fire on Highway No. 5 east of Roblin destroyed a blue 1969 Plymouth Belvedere owned by Kelvin Preston of Borketon. No injuries. car declared a total insurance write off. Roblin Fire Department could not save vehicle or contents.
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Roblin
Kelvin Preston
Borketon
Roblin Agricultural Society Hints At Two Day Fair Return
Roblin Agricultural Society discussed returning to a two day fair at a meeting held August 24. Treasurer reported income 7988.25 expenses 10498.50 amid ongoing grant delays and lower gate receipts. Members praised junior directors for help while fencing damage was noted. Life memberships were awarded to Ethel Mitchell and Bob Livingston.
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Roblin Agricultural Society
Roblin District
Walter Arndt
Sally Case
Marlene Beattie
Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce
Ag Society
Harold Boughton
Doug Hunter
Arndt
Roblin
Ethel Mitchell
Bob Livingston
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Ernie Senko
6Th Ave
5Th Ave
Park
Goose Lake Drive
2Nd Avenue
King Street
4Th Ave
Park St
Bud Ave
Maple Street
Maple St
Arena
Ball Park
Princess St
Centennial
Lake St
Princess
Hospital Street
Windsor Ave
Destination
Vegetable World
Betty Keast
Macleods
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