Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
On Friday January 12 a surprise party at Ben and Maggie Cameron home marked their 40th anniversary. About 25 family members attended the kitchen reception with cake, a swag lamp gift, and a toast to the couple. Their daughter Jean and son in law Norman Angel joined, along with relatives from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Cameron
Ben
Maggie
Sandy
Beatrice Craig
Margsgie
Murray Cameron
Jean
Dauphin
Norman
Angel
Glen
Roblins Russell
Roblin Qualifies for Sewer and Water Grant
Agriculture Minister Sam Askiw announced Roblin qualifies for a 31000 provincial grant covering half the costs of sewer and water facilities installed since January 1 1972 under Manitoba's sewer and water assistance program. The province covers 50 percent of eligible costs above the first 20 mills of equalized assessment, aiming to curb rural outmigration and improve life in rural Manitoban communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Askiw
Roblin
Askiw
JoAn Fabric Softeners Promised Smooth Wrinkles and Static
JoAn Fabric softeners claim to make fabrics softer and easier to iron by reducing wrinkling and static cling. They form a film around fibres, may require different application methods, and advise following container labels for best results and stain removal. Also mentions a February 7 program featuring Joan Clement with Mrs. Phil Barteaux in Birtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Clement
Phil Barteaux
Birtle
Philosophy of Education for Intermountain School Division
The Intermountain School Division No. 36 outlines a divisional philosophy to guide education. It aims to develop confident contributing adults within community resources and societal needs. The plan emphasizes reverent meaningful experiences, foundational skills, and home school communication, with next week detailing operational objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Intermountain School Division
Staf Olf Intermountain
Intermountain School Division No
Watsons Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Roblin
Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson of Roblin Manitoba marked their 50th wedding anniversary on December 27 1972 at home with family and guests. Their daughter Gladys baked a three tier cake as Mrs Watson wore her original wedding dress. The couple have one daughter two grandsons and several out of town visitors sent congratulatory messages from dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Watson
Roblin
Man
Thillarney
Wayne Dingle
Powell River
B. C
Brian Dingle
Killarney
Jim Pearson
Lumsden, Sask
Oscar Fingas
Inglis
Wally McKenzie
Tommie
Hattie
Coupil
Michener
W. J. McKeay
E. Trudeau
Ed Schreyer
I. H. Asper
Sidney Spivak
M.L.A
Earl McIntyre
Sask
Margaret Simmie
Winnipeg
Chrisholm McNeelands
Manitoba
Duck Mountain Master Plan Preview At Parkland Meeting
Parkland Regional Development Corp heard a preview of the Duck Mountain Master Plan led by Deputy Minister O S Eagleton. The plan classifies Duck Mountain as a Natural Environment Park and outlines limits on high density use due to water quality, unique ecosystems, and existing recreation. It proposes four boundary changes adding upland and meadow areas and deleting plateau characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Duck Mountain
Department of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
O. S. Eagleton
January Events of Roblin Girl Guides Court of Honor
The 1st Roblin Company held a Court of Honor with patrol leaders and 2nd in attendance and elected officers Secretary Twila Murray Treasurer Jay Jay Gaber and Reporter Delada Tucker. January 1 marked Games Night and January 18 saw twenty two Brownies including Donna Campbell enroll. Plans discussed for a toboggan party and Friday bingo at the curling rink with a $145 jackpot.
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1St
Roblin Company of Girl Guides
Twila Murray
Jay Jay Gaber
Delada Tucker
Donna Campbell
Grand Prairie School Converted to Guest House
An $85,000.00 former elementary school near Boggy Creek north of Roblin Manitoba is being converted by Captain W Albert Knight and his wife Lucille into Bethesda Intermountain Lodge. The 84 by 56 foot building will serve as a boarding home for elderly or infirm adults and welcomes short or long term guests.
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Boggy Creek
Roblin
Manitoba
W. Albert Knight
Anglican Church Army
Lucille
Bethesda Intermountain Lodge
San Clars
Manitoba Duck Mountain
Child’s Lake
Department of Health
Knight
Alex Laliberte
San Clara
Janice Jacques
Annie Short
Jean McFadyen
Toronto
Church Army
Selkirk
Man
British Columbia
Alberta
Endeavour
Sask
Knights
Ceylon
Indian Christian Mission
Pelican Rapids
Swan River
Grandview
Captain Knight
Gilbert Plains
Bantam and Midget Hockey Tournament Opens in Roblin Arena
The Roblin Roblin-St. Vlads and Dauphin compete for the Midget trophy donated by the Dauphin Junior A Kings with Thompson Hawks and The Pas Huskies among finalists. Roblin St. Vlad's edge Dauphin 6 2 in one game while Dauphin blanks Thompson 4 0. Thompson then dominates The Pas 10 3 to reach final versus Roblin St. Vlads, narrowly winning 8 6. Bantam action sees Thompson crush Roblin 12 1, and Binscarth dominates The Pas in a see saw match. Thompson takes the Robert Cowan Trophy and Derlago wins Best Bantam Player.
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Thompson Hawks
Pas Huskies
Dauphin Kinsmen
Roblin-St. Winds
Dauphin
A” Kings
Pas
Roblin St. Vlad’s
Roblins St. Vlads
Roblin St. Vlads
D. Doering
Tarlesky
Campbell
Andres
R. McCumber
D. Baschuck
Thompson
G. Stoughton
J. Misener
D. Greening
L. Drodecki
W. McLellan
C. Temple
D. Ceppetelli
R. Katchmar
P. McKenzie
C. Timmins
D. Bucholz
J. Mollard
F. Constant
Roblin-St. Vlad’s
Mac Campbell
Rolin-St. Vlads
Roblin-St. Vlads
M. Campbell
G. Terlesky
M. Hilland
M. Kuzyk
G. Bieloczyski
C. Lennartz
L. Hill
P. Rod
L. Robinson
Ken Holovach
M. Doering
Dale Doering
Roblin
Roblin Minor Hockey Association
P.B and
Eyd
Binsearth
Robert Cowan
Hicks
Jette
Hryciuk
Cambell
Andries
Crocket
Petroff
Fenske
Kuyak
McGinnis
Giles
Cox
Perchaluk
Godin
Kennedy
Bailes
Franklin
Sutton
Binscorth
Hicki
Hryduk
Davis
Fenski
Derlago
Paradine
Dobie
Fleury
Bodnarchuk
Binscarth
Bilt Derlago
Canadians Second Greatest Telephone Users
The 1971 figures from The World’s Telephones show Canada and the United States both increasing average calls per person by 51 that year. Canada averages 781 calls per person, with density 47.85 phones per 100 residents, while Ottawa leads national figures with 64.4 phones per 100. The note also records Manitoba’s 461,543 telephones and 1.0935 billion calls in the year, plus the 101 year closure of the Canada Post Office saving bank on December 31, 1969.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Canada
United States
U.S
Sweden
Iceland
Manitoba Telephone System
Manitoba
Ottawa
Fredericton
Toronto
Calgary
Montreal
Winnipeg
London
Paris
Stockholm
Zurich
Athens
Rome
Canada Post Office Saving Bank
Grand Narrows 4-H Nimble Fingers Holds First Meeting
The Grand Narrows 4-H Nimble Fingers club held its first meeting of the year on January 5, 1978. New members are 16 in group A, 9 in group B, 5 in group C, 1 in group D, and 2 in group E. Elected officers are President Karen Koroluk, Vice-President Colleen Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer Monica Dixon, and News Reporter Shawna Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimble Fingers
Karen Koroluk
Colleen Dixon
Monica Dixon
Shawna Sylvester
Parliament Hill Report on Confidence Vote and Price Policy
The Throne Speech debate concludes with a likely government confidence vote and possible support from the NDP and Creditistes. If sustained, a Prices and Incomes Commission on food costs may be set up, while food prices rise due to global shortages and farming sector readjustments. The piece notes tax levels, unemployment insurance changes, and energy concerns in the United States amid a broader energy crisis.
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NDP
Creditistes
Prices and Incomes Commission
Commission
United States
Assiniboine 4-H Beef and Pony Club Meeting Report
The Assiniboine 4-H Beef and Pony Club held its second meeting at the Dropmore Curling Rink on January 16 with 15 members present. The agenda included 4H curling, selecting curlers, and awarding The Henford Digest monthly. The club scheduled the next meeting for February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine 4-H Beef and Pony Club
Dropmore
Henford
John E. Hunter
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Mrs. Cameron
Joan
Extension Home
Intermountain Information
B. A. Hawryluk
Philosophy OF Education
Thei
Mr. and
Mirs Watson
Gladys
Nelson Skomorowski
Leaf Rapids
Skomorowski
Parkland Meeting
Clear Lake
Dauphin Lake
Manipogo
Methley
Asessippi
Girl Guides
Grand Prairie School
Parliament Hill Report
Gordon Ritchie
M.P
Assiniboine 4-H Beef & Pony Club
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