Attitude Blamed as Key Cause of Manitoba Underdevelopment
Paddy Barr of the Manitoba Professional Guides Association warns apathy stalls tourism in Northern Manitoba and Parkland. He cites looming labour unrest as only moment that attitudes shift, noting tourism contributed about 600 million yearly and supported one of 18 jobs in the province's workforce. Barr urges Manitobans to promote hospitality, value for visitors, and diverse year round promotions across regions.
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Thompson
Barr
Manitoba
Paddy Barr
Roblin Station Building Faces Uncertain Future in Heritage Push
Limited use and neglect mark the Roblin railway station as CN faces orders to remove the station agent while VIA must provide shelter. Town officials and local groups seek preservation, with Heritage Resources Act options and municipal designation discussed as CN and Culture, Heritage and Recreation pursue a way forward.
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Roblin
VIA Rail
VIA
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Frost-Hunt
Manitoba
Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Roblin Fire Department Faces Staffing and Funding Strains
Town and Rural municipalities debate volunteer firefighter requirements and compensation as 24 fire fighters are seen as needed, equipment costs rise, and alarm systems may need upgrades while the Roblin Ambulance Service faces mounting bill collection challenges and future funding questions.
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Roblin
Fire Department
Christmas Season Alive With Meaning in Roblin
Roblin bursts with Christmas spirit as decorations go up on Main Street and Santa visits the Co op on December 6. The Goose Lake High School Drama Club staged Requiem For The Innkeeper, a moving one act about the birth of Jesus told by the innkeeper. Ukrainian Catholic children offered a brief catechism concert at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall followed by a candy lunch. The annual Carol Festival drew a record crowd at the Elementary School auditorium with local choirs and school groups. Knox United Church Cantata and Youth Musical Come and Celebrate lit up December 14 to 21. The Evangelical Mission Church staged Getting Ready For The Miracle on December 19.
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Main Street
Santa Claus
Co-op
Roblin
Santa
Goose Lake High School
Jesus
Betty Andrews
Dramatic Publishing Company
Children of Holy Redeemer Church
St. Vladimir's College
Inglis
Evangelical Mission Church
Children of Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church
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Paddy) Barr
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Dauphin
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Knox United Church Choir
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