Grand Narrows 4-H Ladbusters Hold Second Meeting
Grand Narrows 4-H Ladbusters held their second meeting to finalize plans for the annual district bonspiel in Roblin. They agreed to donate ten dollars to prizes, stage a bake sale and grocery hampers raffles on Friday December 21 during the Christmas Concert at the Legion Hall, and start 4-H curling Sundays after New Year. Colleen Dixon shared an engaging report on her Red Deer Alberta exchange trip. Reporter Twila Murnay.
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Roblin
Leigion Hall
Colleen Dixon
Red Deer Alberta
Twila Murnay
Walter Leslar Rink Tops Farmers' Spiel
Seventeen rinks competed in the Annual Farmers' Bonspiel held in Roblin Curling Rink on Nov 29 to Dec 4 with a banquet at Knox United Church hall. The event featured four events and every rink won a prize. Winners include Walter Leslar, Jack Rowan, Garry Buick and Karen Morran for the First Event trophies.
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Roblin
Roblin Knox United Church
Kozmeniuk
Walter Leslar
Jack Rowan
Garry Buick
Karen Morran
Rapid Community Change Noted In Ag Agency Report
The Ag rep notes rapid developments due to remote sensing and infrared crop analysis. Youth groups like 4-H implement faster decision making, while older generations seek quicker systems to stay aligned with community progress.
Fire damages attic at Ted Ireland residence garage
Firemen were summoned on December 6 at 3 20 p m to Ted Ireland's one mile west of Roblin on No 5 highway for an overheated chimney that set fire to an attic and roof of a garage. The blaze was quickly controlled with damage limited to a side of the roof.
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Ted Ireland
Roblin
No. 5 Highway
Twenty One Members Attend Women's Mission Fellowship
A Women's Missionary Fellowship meeting in Roblin Manitoba on Thursday November 29 drew twenty one attendees. Hazel Irvine led devotions on Growth from Peter 3 18 focusing on surrendering self to allow God to work. The roll call featured an item for Stewart's Christmas parcel and the offering totaled 21.15 dollars. The session ended with prayer by Susan Anhalt and a lunch prepared by May McGuire and Gladys Adams.
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Women’s Missionary Fellowship
Evangelical Mission Church
Roblin
Man
Ellen Freisen
Hazel Irvine
Susan Anhalt
May McGuire
Gladys Adams
Cromarty 4-H Club Elects New Executive
Cromarty 4 H Club names new officers President Ken Rice Vice President Eddy Stephanow Secretary Cathy Wilson Reporter Greg Boughton. December meeting notes include a skating party set for December 28 and a color breeds test with two films shown. 4 H Curling Bonspiel scheduled at Roblin Curling Rink from Friday December 14 through Sunday with trophies for winners.
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Cromarty Pony Club
Ken Rice
Eddy Stephanow
Cathy Wilson
Greg Boughton
Roblin
Board Meets With Staff At Intermountain School
Intermountain Information reports that within two weeks the board of trustees met with teaching staff from all division schools to improve communication. Discussions covered curriculum, enrollments, teaching methods, and financial needs, plus calls for more parent and board visits to observe classrooms firsthand.
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Board of Trustees
Intermountain
Roblin Marks 60th Anniversary Wind Up
Jubilee Committee Executive met December 6 to close Roblin’s 60th birthday celebration. Surplus of 1199 dollars will donate over 1100 to Roblin Personal Care Home after small payables. Over 400 visitors from Canada and the U S signed the visitors book and many groups supported the events.
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Roblin
Jubilee Committee
Earl Brownlee
Vivian Ward
Dorothy Giles
Peter Nowosad
John Collins
Collins
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
JOAN Holidays Encourage Family Involvement For Kids
The piece urges including children in holiday tasks to teach responsibility. Kids can handle shopping lists and gift making while decorating, greeting guests, and keeping rooms tidy to welcome visitors. It emphasizes shared activities and maintaining a lively home atmosphere.
Roblin North Stars Open Season With Win Over Swan River
The Roblin North Stars hosted the Swan River Imperials at Roblin Arena on Saturday Dec 8 1973 in their first home game. Roblin led early with a goal in the first two minutes as the match featured 12 penalties for Swan River and 11 for Roblin. Key Roblin scorers included Cliff Pomedli Greg Terleski Roy Yaworsky Darwin Eisner and George Wigner with multiple assists, while Swan River’s scorers were R Lawrence Powell Dixon Kozyk and Gondon. Next home game listed is Dec 14 at 8 30 p.m. Foxwarren vs Roblin.
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Roblin North Stars
Roblin Arena
Imperials
North Stars
Roblin
Paul Borchardt
Ernie Davis
Tom Bowley
Greg Terlesky
Ken Gaber
George Wagner
Don Adams
Roy Yiaworski
Cliff Pomedli
Charlie Corrigal
Merv Doering
Darwin Eisner
Barry Burla
Art Cameron
Ray Shiner
Ken Sitko
Swan River
R. Lawrence
Dave Powell
G. Dixon
Gene Kozyk
Ken Gondon
Rod Lawrence
Bob Geneway
Brian Kennedy
Greg Terleski
Roy Yaworsky
Collegiate Glee Club Plans December Festivities and News
In December the Collegiate Glee Club joins the annual Carol Festival on December 14. Spirit Week runs December 17–21 with Theme Day and Bare Knee Day to boost class participation and room points. December 18 sees the first Collegiate Chatter published under Danielle Gallant. Christmas break begins December 21 and ends January 3.
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Danielle Gallant
Ferguson family attends James Ferguson funeral in Prince Albert
Gordon Ferguson with Mr and Mrs Earnest Lord Mr Leslie Ferguson and Mr John Allen travelled to Prince Albert on Monday for the funeral of his brother the late James Ferguson and returned home Wednesday with Mr John Ferguson also accompanying them
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Gordon Ferguson
Earnest Lord
Leslie Ferguson
John Allen
Prince Albert
James Ferguson
John Ferguson
Parliament Hill Report on Wire Tapping and Oil Allocations
The Commons pass a wire tapping bill tightening listening device controls amid Wintergate concern. The government also introduces an oil allocations bill to empower a board to allocate heating oil and gasoline, centralizing control over hydro, nuclear, oil, and gas with wind power the only energy spared.
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The
Commons
United States
Canadia
Montreal
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Egypt
Syria
Israel
U.S
Farm PEP Labor Aid Opens for Winter Livestock Projects
The Farm P.E.P. program offers up to 1000 in labor assistance for corrals sheds and other livestock facilities with December 17 deadline. Priority goes to BFarm Diversification applicants social assistance and unemployment groups with gross sales under 20000. Applicants should contact the Rural Development Counsellor at the Russell Ag Rep office.
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P.E.P
Russell Ag
Town Welcomes Four RCMP Members to Roblin
The Town of Roblin hosts a welcome for four RCMP members Cst Ray Thibeau Cst Bruce Garnett Cst Andy Braind all bachelors and Cpl Ed Pelechaty his wife Pat and two children Mike nine Tracy seven and their dog Deputy.
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R.C.M.P
Roblin
Cst
Ray Thibeau
Bruce Garnett
Andy Braind
Cpl
Ed Pelechaty
Pat
Mike
Tracy
Forest Industry Employment In Canada Reach Vast Scale
Approximately 260 000 people are directly employed by forest industries in Canada with many more employed in service and related sectors. The numbers reflect a broad economic footprint across the sector and its supply chain.
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Canada
Manitoba Winter Echoes From Home Districts
Unofficial weather snapshot notes temperatures from 10 above to 20 below with heavy snow surpassing last winter. Roads and sidewalks cleared by town and highway departments but Saturday rain and slippery conditions stalled a mail truck. Long drives from Winnipeg and Regina cited as nerve wracking. skiing and skating remain good with abundant snow.
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Town Department
Highway Dept
Assiniboine
Roblin
Winnipeg
Regina
Mark Vialley
Fland
Manitoba
Obituary Michael Onofriechuk 56 Dies in 1973
Michael Onofriechuk died December 4 1973 at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre after a short illness He was 56 and is survived by his wife Florence six children and several siblings Funeral service was held December 8 1973 at St John Ukrainian Orthodox Church Shell Valley Man with interment at Shell Valley Parish Cemetery Pallbearers included Bill Savliuk Martin Flundra George Burlack Tom Antosh John Germain and Cyril Holunga He was born December 8 1916 at MacNutt Saskatchewan and lived in Shell Valley District since 1926 He farmed with his wife and was active in church the Manitoba Farmer's Union and the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba He was also a member of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America under Archbishop Victorian and leaves one son Walter of Inglis five daughters Inene Doreen Sylvia Marie Mrs Albin Tyschinski of Shortdale Angelia three brothers Andy Nick and Peter three sisters Mrs Nestor Holunga Mrs Mary Gaber and Mrs Gil Arensautt."
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I. Trufyn
Roblin
Shell Valley Parish
Bill Savliuk
Martin Flundra
George Burlack
Tom Antosh
John Germain
Cyril Holunga
Michael Onofriechuk
MacNutt
Sask
Shell Valley
Florence Burlack
St. John
Manitoba Farmer's Union
Progressive Conservative Party of
Manitoba
America
Victorian
Florence
Walter
Inglis
Inene
Doreen
Sylvia
Winnipeg
Marie
Albin Tyschinski
Shortdale
Man
Angelia
Andy
Nick
Peter
Taylor
B. C
Sadie
Nestor Holunga
Winnnipeg
Mary
John Gaber
Saulte Ste. Marie
Ont
Kay
Gil Arensautt
Edmonton
Alta
Mark 69 To Hold Xmas Concert
Mark 69 plans two Christmas events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to entertain local children. Santa will attend and likely distribute gifts. The concert is set for December 15 at 2 30 PM at the Roblin Theatre, with a caroling date on December 14 to begin the festive season.
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Mark
Chamber of Commerce
Alll Mark '69
Santa Clause
Roblin Theatre
Greens and decorations appear in Scandinavian holiday scenes
In Scandinavia evergreens symbolize sadness while Gala ribbons fruits and flowers along with colorful balls and candies are favored as holiday decorations.
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Scandinavia
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Ladbusters
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Victoria
Pacific Rim
Castleavery
Tom Hurst
CDA
Reg Robertson
Vera Dillin
Freda Liske
Pauline Kurchak
Lawrence Dietrich
Charley Schmellinger
Wilfried Beattie
Marie Mohr
4Ith
Wm. de la Mare
Robin Watson
Ted Rogers
Oli Switzer
Saturn
Alex Nabe
Fred Baumung
Jack Duns
Mrs. F. Baumung
Fred McDuffife
Liz Stauffer
Bernard Kambietz
Cliff McArthur
Bill Arnott
Lawrence Lietz
Henk Capelle
Verna Ballard
Vi. Powder
Chris Tummon
Jack Mitchell
Bill Dayson
J. Stephanow
Barbara Dayson
John Stephianow
Harold Edel
Fort Chase
Lil Edel
FP. Chase
Wayne Wenner
Geo. Gove
Bus Brook
Velma Buick
Geo. Ricker
Joe Yakubowski
Ricker
Yakubowski
Hilland
Bill Truffyn
Murray Cameron
Florence Schmellinger
Mabel Craig
Jack Beerman
D. Stefaniuk
Vera Davis
Mrs. L. Doering
Alvin Soloway
Garland Bouvier
Benty Kendrick
Diane Livingston
Bob Livingston
Loretta Mickelson
Allan Anderson
Ray Switzer
Paul Knatofil
Hertha Schmollinger
Joe Knatofil
Women’s Mission Fellowship
Cromarty 4-H Club
Intermountain Information
B. A. Hawryluk
Joan
Joan Clement
Extension Home
Swan River Imperials
Collegiate Capers
Parliament Hill Report
Gordon Ritchie
St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Michael (Emmanoil) Onofriechuk
Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
Roblin Memorial Hall
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