Crop sense across decades from grain fields and policy
A reflective piece traces Manitoba crop history from 1915 to the 1970s, noting binders and threshing, shifts to combines, and comments on railcar shortages and grain marketing. It mentions a proposed Wheat Board restructuring, a new Manitoba prison plan, and casual banter about CBC late night programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Country
Manitoba
Winnipeg
St. Regis
CBC
Gzowski
Parkland Festival Trophy Correction Highlights Students
The Parkland Festival report misidentified winners. Darwin Ziprick, a Grade 5 student in Robtin, won the Syd Yerama Contractory and Gilbert Plains Rafters Trophy in Class 113, while Brenda Cairns and Debbie Andres tied for the Mickelson Trophy in Class 115.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd Yerama Contractory
Brenda Cairns
Debbie Andres
Darwin Ziprick
Robtin
Brenda
Debbie
Labour Act Changes In Force December 1
Manitoba Labour Minister Russ Paulley announced amendments to the Labour Relations Act take effect December 1. The changes expand powers to combat unfair labour practices, adjust religious group exemptions from union dues, implement Codes of Employment, and allow the minister to maintain a list of qualified arbitrators and mediators for negotiations and disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Paulley
Estevan Mercury editor-publisher George Derkson dies at 50
The Manitoba weekly newspaper fraternity mourns the untimely death of George Derkson, editor publisher of the Estevan Mercury, aged 50, with ties to Deloraine and Steinbach. Condolences are extended to his bereaved relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
George Derkson
The
Estevan (Sask.) Mercury
Deloraine and Steinbach
Letter to the Editor: Roblin Residents and Saskatchewan Hospitals
Irma Baumung of Togo Saskatchewan writes about access to doctors, travel for care to Yorkton Regina and Saskatoon, and hospital visiting hours. She argues Roblin residents are not to be overly critical, noting rural demands such as farm duties and long distances. She recalls a personal incident with pneumonia and urges mutual support across provincial boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Yorkston
Russell
Winnipeg
Yorkton
Regina
Saskatoon
Roblin Hospital
Yorkton Hospital
Saskatchewan
Calile
Sask
In Memoriam Currye and Boyce Remembered
In memory of James Currye who died December 14, 1956 and Stanley Boyce who passed December 19, 1970. Their spouses and families recall them and express enduring love. The verses note loneliness and lasting remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currey
James
Jean
Boyce
Stanley
Pone
Violet
Card of Thanks to Friends and Caregivers
Ross McBain and partners thank friends for cards treats and good wishes during illness. Special thanks to Walter Surbo for transportation home from the train. Also thanks to nurses Shirley Tamgal Dr Hope and Mrs Edel for care and help after a car accident and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Inna Baumane
St. Boniface Hospital
Lehmann
St. Beniface
Walter Surbo
Ross McBain
John
Shirley Tamgal
Roblin Hospital
Dr. Hope
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roblin Review
1St Avenue N.W
D. H. Oliphant
M. D. Oliphant
Canada
U.S.A
Bill Story
Tovo
Europe
Argentina
Russia
China
Agricullture
Canadian Wheat Board
Federal
Dept. of Agriculture
Otto Lang
C.W.B
the Wheat Board
Ivan McMillian
Palliser Wheat Growers Association
Roblin Insurance Travel & Realty
Goose Lake
Third Avenue
Windsor Avenue
Benito
Grandview
Westbrook
Schult
Canada Savings Bonds
P.O. Box
Canada Permanent
City Savings
Reggie
Elitor
the Public Prints
Ben Hanuschak
Irma Baumung
Togo
Forrie H, Chase
St. Vlnd's
H. R. Mitchell Cordigly
Masonic Temple
Ukrainian Cultural Committee
Roblin Parkland
Bob
R. H W. Schmidt
Marchwell
Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Athloclum
Free Methodist Church
Eiveryone
Progressive Conservative Ladiest Group
Petlura North Hall
Roblin Tire Service
Bissell
Sunbeam
JDX
Inglis
Man
Nick Trotastvich
Boughen Nurseries
Valley River
Prairies
Hawaii
Barbados
Mexico
Fiji
Syble Hermes Travel Service
Portage Ave
Watens
Good Road
Brandon
P.S
H.D
Emil
Texaco
Hetherington & Kachur
Box
Shoal Lake
Spear Drive
Water, and Sewer Inc
Challenger Mobile Home
Roblin Trailer Court
Roblin Crane River
Mark Albert McDonald
Crane River
Harvey I. Pollock
Q.C
Pollock Namak & Company
Carlton Street
L. Latimer
Roblin, Men
Peter Kowalchuk
North-West
Lewis Cattle Oilers
Skinner‘s Nursery Ltd
Hugh Skinner
M. Lichter
Gordon Ritchie
Dauphin
Ottawa
Mel
Bowley
Edward W. Demkiw
Man. & Sask
Eastway
Mabel and
John Crate
Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd
St. Roblin
Weiller & Williams
Roblin Auction Mart
Claude Deslauriers
W. E. Shiner
C. M. Bingham
Optometrist
Scotts Hardware
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A
Weiller and Williams
Wm. Shiner
Dee’s Electric Ltd
2Nd Ave. N
W. B. Garnett
Russell Clinic
Russell, Man
Roblin Truck Service Ltd
District General Freight
Roblin Memorial Chapel Ltd
C.N.A
A.F.D.S
M.F.S. Association
Sneath-Stritchuk Funeral Services Ltd
Ste. Rose Memorial Chapel Ltd
Ste. Rose
Manitobe
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