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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1985
Page
3
The 1985 policy allows dual use of metric and imperial units in gasoline and diesel fuel, home furnishings, and individually measured foods. It eases conversion, exempts small retailers, and maintains metric for price comparison and fair competition.
The column details TV channel schedules from CKY-TV and notes underpriced bread threatens local bakeries. McGavin's is said to gain by breaking independent bakers serving about 35 percent of the bakery market. A local grocer bears the impact as a distributor and seller of McGavin's bread. Henderson argues consumers face a choice between supporting local businesses and big external firms, warning such tactics erode rural community fabric.
A devotional note urges rekindling one’s bond with Jesus Christ during Valentine's Day, urging readers to return to faith and open their hearts to divine love. It contrasts earthly romance with the enduring love offered by Christ and calls for personal renewal and devotion. The piece references scripture Revelation 2:4 and reflects on spiritual disconnection.
Darlene Henderson of Region 5 NFU denounces a McGavin promotion offering a sixteen cent loaf with every five dollar grocery purchase as undercutting that harms small rural businesses and consumers. She warns the tactic erodes local rural services and harms bakers unable to compete.
Ronald Fredrick Hamell of Togo Saskatchewan died January 24 1985 aged 61. He was born in Runnymede Saskatchewan. Survived by family and friends, service details to follow in local notices.
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