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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
5
Ottawa ministers lose grip as chairs spin in parlour games
The piece argues ministerial instability in Ottawa erodes democratic control as deputy ministers run ministries. It notes frequent turnover from 1966 onward, cites Post Office and National Revenue as especially volatile, and warns that civil servants threaten elected oversight and the public's democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Revenue
Herb Gray
P.M
Ottawa
Think Small Editorial Message from Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business presents a policy editorial urging smaller scale approaches and practical, business friendly reforms. It advocates lower burdens and targeted support to boost small firms and entrepreneurship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Correction on Co op Event Trophies and Jubilee Awards
An error in the December issue noted the Roblin Credit Union donated Co op Event trophies, not Park Way Co op. It lists Bruce Davis as Vice-President and Neil Stewart as President of the Farmers Club. Orest Ziolkoski of Goose Lake High School receives the Silver Jubilee Award for service across education and arts groups. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 1978 are conveyed to teachers in Intermountain School Division No. 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Credit Union Ltd
Parkway Co-op Ltd
Bruce Davis
Farmers’ Club
Neil Stewart
Montreal
Barry Commoner
Washington University
J. Allen Hynek
U.F.O
Northwestern University
Orest Ziolkoski
Goose Lake High School
Intermountain
Fifty and Over to Be Played Off
The executive pledges support and cooperation for Fifty and Over with ongoing cooperation promised and further developments to follow.
Lions MACLD Centre launches program for learning disorders
The Lions Centre for Multi-handicapped Deaf children has been operating for over a year and now offers analysis and rehabilitation for learning disabilities in school age children, focusing on early intervention and inclusive education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Centre
Lions Macld Centre For
Lions Centre joins health and university in new speech disorder program
The Multi handicapped Deaf Program operates for two years with strong rehabilitation results. The Lions Centre for Communication Disorders opens with Health Sciences Centre and the University of Manitoba Medical School to advance research and treatment of speech and hearing disorders. The centre aims to provide Western Canada’s most advanced care. A 30- CAROL FESTIVAL featured Christmas music and a gift to Mr Ziprick from the School Choir for his directing work. St Vlad’s Boys Choir could not participate due to flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Centre For
The
Health Sciences Centre
University of Manitoba Medical School
Canada
Ziprick
St. Vlad’s
Parkland Music Festival Eyes Carol Festival Carry
Mr. Harris notes good news as Parkland Music Festival is interested in carrying on the Carol Festival, signaling a hopeful continuation of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Parkland Music Festival
Technical courses open for enrolment at Roblin
The department reports welding electrical accounting and advanced accounting courses are fully subscribed and still open for enrolment. Early enrolment is advised. The staff extend Christmas and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Roblin
Assiniboine Community College
Canada Manpower
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Russell
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Roblin Review
1St Avenue N.W
Manitoba
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
D. H. Oliphant
M. D. Oliphant
United States
By Jim Smith
Manitsiba Department OF Continuing, Education and Manpower
Government OF Canada
Roblin Cleaners
Texaco
Bob Miller
Roblin, Manitoba
Mrs
Rose Yeo
D. Jaasund
K. Tungoul
J. Campbell
Free Methodist Church Choir
J. Taylor
Brownie
Cubs
Guides Choir
M. Galatiuk
Holy Redeemer and
St. Michael’s Church Choir
O. Ziolkoski
Teacher's Society
Lion’s Telethon
AG. Rep
Christ Church
Laurie
2Nd Avenue
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Parkland Bakery
Roblin Ltd
Main Street
Lumber Yard
Beaver Lumber CO. Ltd
Chimo Building Centre
Autopac
Roblin Insurance Travel & Realty
P.O. Box
Man
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