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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1982
Page
1
Mainstream Canada argues Ottawa's 3000 Home Ownership Stimulation grants help first time buyers with fast payouts and flexible rules. Worth notes bureaucratic delays for small business but highlights the program's efficiency amid high unemployment and urges civil servants to treat individuals as bosses.
The Ability Fund Campaign runs each January across Manitoba except where Fund is United Appeal supported. The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba administers the program aiding rehabilitation for physically handicapped residents. As of March 31 1982 the caseload reached 9102 clients statewide.
Roblin's Community Access project faces teething troubles as a typewriter like character generator and microwave system installed at the school struggle to get enough power. Westman technicians and the manufacturer are jointly seeking a transformer fix while committee members hope for quicker operation.
Health Centre Chairman notes tickets for attendees. Mr Short reports December 6 meeting where the festival discussed becoming a separate entity and began steps to incorporate for 1983. The Chamber plans a full-time manager with grant support and aims for a strong Christmas promotion with merchant backing. The 1982 year ends with an annual meeting set for January 19, 1983.
Mrs Morris is to attend the next Recreation Commission meeting. The water heater issue remains unresolved with a new unit on order. Lions and Kinsmen seek projects for next year while plexiglass around the Arena and a pool gas chlorinator are discussed. Hockey players request arena storage and will supply their own cage. The Commission will hire a Canada Manpower make work worker for janitorial tasks. Lights over the ice area have been changed. Meetings shift to every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall.
Highways and Transportation Minister Samuel Askiw announced a four dollar increase in annual registration fees for all vehicle classes under The Highway Traffic Act. The raise, effective March 1 1983, aims to offset rising transaction processing and administrative costs.
He noted the approaching annual meeting during his term in office and reminded attendees that a new President will assume duties for the coming year.
Roblin and District Chamber notes Mr Terry Horbay slated for Roblin Golf and Country Club presidency with New Year Eve dance as first activity. Mr Jim Short says past golf club communications were weak but hopes for improvement with a new board and attendance by the new president at the chamber meeting.
Roblin Lions repaired old farm equipment toys in their spare time. North West Implements supplied the replicas, and members handmade parts when needed. The rebuilt toys were handed to a local agency for distribution to needy children.
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