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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1984
Page
6
A pre-dawn fire on Thursday December 6 disrupted operations at D and R Meat Processors. Employees arriving before 9 a.m. found dense smoke inside the plant as firefighters battled the blaze.
The Intermountain School Division arbitration confirms the dismissal of bus driver William De La Mare for reaching 65 but re hires him effective January 1 1985. The division also plans to review the ruling at the next board meeting while phasing out the affected route. Separately a fire at D and R Meat Processors in Roblin caused extensive damage and temporary suspension of operations for 8 10 days.
The Town of Roblin urged the Canadian Transport Commission to ensure reliable VIA Rail passenger service. Officials argued VIA Rail has shown little effort to market or support service since 1978 and questioned the feasibility of building shelters at Roblin, given low passenger use.
A Canadian Transport Commission hearing in Roblin and McCreary 1984 supported VIA Rail Canada Inc to maintain passenger shelters. The decision referenced Order WDR-00641, noting CN’s earlier station removal and questioned shelter costs versus three monthly passengers. Roblin officials argued the service is vital to the town.
Wally McKenzie MLA urged farmers at Inglis on December 5 to back Keystone Agricultural Producers, arguing the family farm must be preserved and education and unity are needed to counter bureaucracy and urban pressure. He noted Manitoba farmers earn far less than public sector workers and stressed stronger organization provincewide.
Midwest Stereo & Video Ltd. officially opened at 279 Main Street in Roblin with owner Wayne Silone and new partner Boguslaw Mroz. Ribbon cutting at 1 30 pm featured Mayor Lorne Boguski and CKDM Radio's George Curl.
Manitoba farmers gain a stronger collective voice through Keystone Agricultural Producers KA P formed in 1984 with 12 districts about 1800 farm units each. Constitution sets district and general councils an executive committee and secretariat. Membership set at 75 dollars per farm unit with a staff and office established.
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