Ice arena glitch delays skating resumes by Thursday
Weather halted ice creation at the arena but repairs are underway and skating is expected to resume by Thursday. An advertisement in this paper lists skating rates for future reference. Graham Mitchell of Roblin won last week’s draw. Club “400” tickets are on sale via the Roblin Elks Lodge to support the arena board. Continuous financial support is appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Mitchell
Roblin
Arena Board
Roblin Christmas Decorating Contest Encourages Town Pride
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce invites home and business owners to decorate for the festive season with support from Hemings Jewellery and the Roblin Review. The promotion highlights Windsor Avenue displays and communal themes, aiming to draw visitors and showcase Christmas spirit across Roblin Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin and District
Roblin
Manitoba
Windsor Avenue
How to colorize fire and beware toy hazards
Instructions describe soaking pine cones and wood chips in chemical solutions to color flames using salts and minerals. Safety notes warn about handling chemicals with gloves and ventilation. A consumer alert flags toy hazards for small children and mentions a TV show on CKSS Friday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Association of Canada
CKSS
Cromarty 4-H Club Elects Officers and Plans Curling Bonspiel
Twenty two Cromarty 4-H members gathered on the eve of November eighteen to pledge the 4 H motto Learn to Do by Doing. Officers named are Terry Becker president Harley Baumung vice president Valerie Baumung secretary treasurer Danielle Gallant reporter. The group discussed a possible December 11 12 13 curling bonspiel at San Clara Rink with January fallback. A report by agricultural rep Mr Boughton highlighted new clubs and project options including dairy crafts camera and gun. Members showed interest in a self determined project for senior 4 H members. The club meets the first Thursday each month at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromarty
Canada
Terry Becker
Harley Baumung
Valerie Baumung
Danielle Gallant
Boughton
Primary School News Returns Highlights Parent Teacher Interviews
The column notes renewed focus on home school communication with aims and objectives of education. It urges parental confidence and listener presenting during next week’s Parent Teacher Interviews at both Primary and Intermediate schools to discuss their child’s progress.
Air Cadets Parade Holds 26 Cadets in Russell Meeting
Squadron 677 of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets met with 26 cadets on November 23 in Russell. Captain Paul Galatiuk and Collin Trinder inspected the corps, with Doug Tucker named best dressed first year and Larry Kalyniak lauded as the overall cadet. Upcoming events include Hunter Safety tests, a bowling night, a December 21 Christmas party with escorts, a January Snow Mobile Rally, and the RCAC Provincial Bonspiel in Russell January 15 and 16, plus a Minot USAF base tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squadron 677
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Johanmes Mauer
Paul Galatiuk
Collin Trinder
Collin
Doug Tucker
Robjin
Larry Kalyniak
William Kalyniak
Russell
Tulipan
W.O. Lory Wowk
Bernard Kozmeniuk
Hunter
W. D. W. Henderson
Joe Vajdik
Lyle Arran
Robert Arran
Binscarth
Jim Bridges
RCAC
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Minot
USAF
Memorial
Collegiate Capers Highlight Raiders Volleyball Triumph
Collegiates celebrate the Senior Boys Volleyball Team the Raiders after winning divisional finals, advancing to zones in Grandview and earning a trip to the provincial playoffs under coach Don Boguski. Curling volunteers and social convenors receive praise at recent school events and a December gathering is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiders
Grandview
Don Boguski
Thompson
B. Toback
H. Kirychuk
J. MacMilland
D. Boguski
Wayne Wenner
Darryl
Birth of David Anthony Coleman in Port Arthur
Edwin Coleman and Greths Olsen celebrate the birth of their son named David Anthony on October 28 1971 at Port Arthur General Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Edwin
Butch and
Greths
Tummel 4 H Beef Club Reorganized
The Tummel 4 H Beef Club met at the Howe home on November 17 to elect new officers. President Joy Buick, Vice President Diane Livingston, Secretary Franklin Howe, Treasurer Ian Livingston, Reporter Joyce Haas, Leader J C Brooks, Assistant Leader C McCrea. A plan to boost calf gain was led by Harold Boughton. The next meeting will be at Grant Buick's home on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel Beef Club
Harold Howe
Joy Buick
Diane Livingston
Franklin Howe
Ian Livingston
Joyce Haas
J. C. Brooks
C. McCrea
Harold Boughton
Beef production and 4-H club reports in district
Ag rep urges beef producers to apply early for a Canada Manpower course limited to 20 participants, with a February 7 start. A Castleavery meeting showcased strong 4-H interest. Pony and beds clubs organized under Piwninka, Hunter, Digby, Kowalchuk, and Hojnocki. Dr. Ron McLaren warns protein shortfalls in grains may misstate rations, advising feed testing. kits cost 3 dollars for grain and 5 dollars for forages, with a balanced ration program tailored to cattle age and market goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Manpower
Castleavery School
Fred Piwninka
John Hunter
Bob Digby
Ron McLaren
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Wins Big at Royal Winter Fair in Toronto
Manitoba exhibitors dominate the Royal Winter Fair with grand and reserve grand champions across Hereford, Shorthorn, and Angus classes. Winners include Peter Gryba and Sons, Primrose Hereford Farm, Black Eagle Farms, and E and V Dunn leading Hereford and Angus categories with multiple junior and senior victories.
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Manitoba
Toronto
Peter Gryba
Grandview
Primrose Hereford Farms
Russell
Black Eagle Farms
Aberdeen Angus
E and V Dunn
Silverton
Vern Cray
Stonewall
Richard Magnet
Ste. Rose
Vern Croy
Ernest Esau
Elm Creek
Fred Croy
Fred Dunn
Alexander
Geo. MacCulloch
Ernest Pritchard
Roland
Suspected Illicit Hunting Case In San Clara
Irvin Lehman of San Clara faces charges for out of season big game hunting a fine of 300 dollars illegal possession 200 dollars and hunting protected birds 100 dollars with 2 dollars court costs on each charge plus a five year suspension of hunting privileges in the court ruling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Lehman
San Clara
Grand Narrows 4-H Club Reorganized
The Grand Narrows Sod Busters 4-H Club held its annual reorganizational meeting at Walker School on November 24. Officers elected were President Don Lenderbeck, Vice-President Grant Halirewich, Secretary Noel Framingham, Treasurer Carol Halirewich, and News Reporter Blaine Murray. The club donated $10 to the 4-H Bonspiel in San Clara and formed a rink committee for Saturday curling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Narrows
Sod Busters
Walker School
San Clara
Boughton
Don Lenderbeck
Grant Halirewich
Noel Framingham
Carol Halirewich
Blaine Murray
Walker
Social Scene Notes On Local Visits And Travels
Social items recall Mr and Mrs Howard Radford hosting guests and families visiting relatives in Roblin. Shirley Kozak and Misses Connie and Bonnie Bruce travel to Winnipeg and Grand Forks, with multiple journeys to Winnipeg and Grand Forks noted, and a Grey Cup trip by Graham Mitchell, Fred Newton, and Borden Hawryluk. Also highlighted are a 58th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Wm Pound of Roblin and forest insect concerns across Canada in 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Radford
Ben Radford
Orville Wilson
Shirley Kozak
University of North, Dakota
Grand Forks
Mary Kozak
Thelma
Dean
Robert Ferguson
Melville
Barry Moore
Elizabeth Bruce
Connie
Bonnie Bruce
Winnipeg
Shirley
Gay Mitchell
May ‘Hornsby
Chilliwack
B.C
Hans Olsen
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Ed Coleman
Peter Matsyk
Vancouver
Powell River
B. C
Johnny Olsen
Winnipeg Childrens Hospital
Graham Mitchell
Fred Newton
Borden Hawryluk
Regina
Wm. Pound
Roblin
Pound
Board weighs switching rural schools to nine thirty opening
Manitoba dividers consider keeping nine thirty start in December February to ease travel and Bus connections to Dauphin regional school. Trustees cite lost instruction time and early rides for town students while acknowledging hardship for early morning bus riders. If trial fails, revert to prior 9:00 a.m. start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Public Schools Act
Dauphin
Grandview
Gilbert Plains
Engagements Announced for Gloria Mancheese and Susan Mary Collis
Timberton couple announces Gloria Mancheese to Bill Bidney of Edmonton with a December 18 1971 wedding planned. Roblin Manitoba couple share engagement of Susan Mary Collis to Dennis A Patterson son of Yorkton Saskatchewan couple with a late summer wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mancheese
Timberton
Gloria
Bill Bidney
Edmonton
Morley W. Collis
Roblin
Manitoba
Susan Mary
Dennis Alexander Patterson
John A. Patterson
Yorkton, Sask
Seven Attend Tummel U C W Meeting At Home
Tummel U C W met on November 10 at the home of Mrs Evelyn McCrea with seven ladies present. President Eva Jury read scripture and devotions from the Upper Room. Betty Robin read. The Nominating Committee listed officers for 1972: President M Brook Vice President I Leslar Treasurer J Livingston Secretary G Shearer Sick and Visiting M Jory and B Robin Supply and Welfare E McCrea Cards B Jory. Meeting set for December 14 at Betty Robin’s with parcels to be packed for shut ins, bachelors and Osborne Home. Meeting closed with the Women's Creed and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel U.C.W
Evelyn McCrea
Eva Jury
Betty Robin
M Brook
I. Leslar
J. Livingston
G. Shearer
M. Jory
B. Robin
E. McCrea
B. Jory
Osborne
Assiniboine 4 H elects officers and splits into horse and beef clubs
At the second meeting Vern Doole was elected president with Emil Piniuk as vice president Marilyn Roe secretary Noreen Kurtenbach treasurer and Wendy Kurtenbach news reporter. The club divides into a pony group of eight and a beef group of ten led by Mr R Digby and Mr B Hunter respectively. An agricultural representative is Mr H Boughton. A Christmas party is planned for December 8 at Castleavery Hall with invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine 4-H
Vern Doole
Emil Piniuk
Marilyn Roe
Noreen Kurtenbach
Wendy Kurtenbach
Pony Club
Pinituk
Rosalyn
Kurtenbach
R. Digby
B. Hunter
H. Boughton
Castleavery Hall
Assiniboine 4-H Club
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Joan
Joan Clement
Extension Home
AIR Cadets
Collegiate Capers
Sylvester
Ralph de la Mare
Veronica Bilous
Bev Boyko
Tummel 4-H Beef Club
AG. Rep
Peter Kowalchuk
Willie Hojnocki
George ‘McCulloch
Holland
FIAT
Gourt
Grand Narrows 4-H Club
Intermountain
B. A. Hawryluk
Vern Doole Heads
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