Rink Corner Updates On Arena Progress And Appeals
Weekly notes detail ongoing electrical work and finishing carpentry at the new arena. The committee explains budget strains after laying off work crews and asks for volunteers to finish woodwork. They warn shingles will cost about 5000 dollars and urge 1200 donors to buy bundles at four dollars each. Free family skating runs Sundays four to six and Mondays and Thursdays seven to nine with no hockey conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena
Peter Chyz
Peter
Provincial Ministers And MLAs Meet With Roblin Constituents
A capacity crowd gathered at Roblin Elk's Hall for a meeting with two government ministers and three MLAs. topics included Manitoba agriculture submissions to the federal committee and the government automobile insurance policy. Residents also discussed Churchill Forest Industries in The Pas and held an informal coffee gathering after the formal session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Elk’s Hall
M.L.A
Howard Pawley
Samuel Askiw
Tan Turnbull
Alla
Osborne
Harry Shafrarsky
Radisson
J. K
Bud) Boyle
Winnipeg Centre
Standing Committee On Agriculture
House of Commons
Manitoba
Churchill Forest Industries
Pas
Ml.a.’S
Roblin North Stars Hockey Week Recap and Playoff Loss
The Roblin North Stars won two games in league action from February 8 defeating Russell Rams 68 to 3 and Minitonas 9 to 7 with multiple scorers and assists led by Roy Yaworsky and Jim McMillan. They then faced Snow Lake in the playoff series suffering a two game to none defeat as one healthy defenseman sustained a broken nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Snow Lake
Jolly Green Giants
Wounded Green Giants
Robin St. Vilads
Bowsman
St. Vilads
Roblin North Stars
Roblin
Russell Rams
Roy Yaworsky
McMillan
Gary Buick
Ken Dube
Doug Moore
George
Wagner
Minitonas
Otto Hart
Russenholt
Hatfer
Jersak
Watson
Air Cadets Parade Highlights February Activity
On February 10, 49 cadets plus four officers five instructors and seven visitors marched under C O supervision. Two Roblin recruits joined the cadets while the most improved cadet was L ALC George McDonald of Binscarth who earned the lanyard and a dollar. Courses included Navigation Citizenship First Aid Early Canadian Aviation and drill led by Lt Galatiuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Elie Bodnariuk
Steciuk
Stecink
Eugene Fossey
St. Lazare
McDonald
Carolyn
Thelma
Binscarth
C.O
L.alc
George McDonald
Stan Orsak
Cooney
Miss Marion Pardy
Constable Baccon
Arnold Marshall
Navole Squadron
Lt. Galatiuk
Galatiuk
Constable Busch
Marion Pardy
Citizership
Dennis Trinder
Stan Hyshka
Hrynkiw Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding in Roblin
Mr and Mrs John Hrynkiw marked their fiftieth anniversary with a family dinner at their Roblin home and a tea for about 50 friends. He came from Austria in 1913 and the couple wed in 1921, living in Postap before retiring to Roblin. Surviving children include Joe Peter and Norman, with three daughters and 24 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Nick died in 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hrynkiw
John Myslchuk
Winnipeg
Peter Hrynkiw
Melvin
Brandon
Joe Proski
Terry
Russell
Canada
Austria
Katherine Potola
Merridale
Postap
Roblin
Joe Hrynkiw
Postup
Norman Hrynkiw
North Surrey
B.C
Arthur Coskeril
Mary
Carl Rumack
Olga
Mafeking
Edna
Nick
Roblin Bantam Mustangs Fall To Dauphin In Hockey
Roblin was defeated 6-1 by Dauphin in a fast skating junior hockey game on February 11. Paul Borchardt's goaltending limited the score while Jimmy Misener, a former Roblinite, added two goals for Dauphin. Roblin’s Merv Hilland scored the lone goal.
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Roblin Bantam Mustangs
Roblin Boys
Paul Borchardt
Dauphin
Roblinite
Jimmy Misener
Lloyd Hill
Greg McPhee
Lorne Ai
Kirk Dawson
Merv Hilland
Roblin
Mustangs
St. Lazare
Snake Creek
Local Man Featured In Manitoba Quality of Life TV Series
Bob Pritschau of Roblin appears on the documentary Your Community Tomorrow in a holiday cabin setting. The program Quality of Life is among eight Manito ba features broadcast on CJAY TV CKX TV and CKOS TV with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture.
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Bob Pritschau
Roblin
Duck Mountains
My. Pritschau
Manitoba
Cjay-Tv
CKXTV
Ckos-Tv
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Roblin Auction Mart Market Quotations
A regular sale on Thursday February 11 handled 349 head of livestock at Roblin Auction Mart including 157 cattle 184 pigs 4 horses and 4 sheep. Prices ranged with veal calves 0 0 and pigs bred cattle bulls up to 500 dollars with bred cows 225 to 332 50 and open cows 175 to 275 dollars. On February 9 a bred cow and bull sale yielded 202 cows and 12 bulls with bulls up to 500 dollars bred cows 225 to 332 50 open cows 175 to 275 dollars.
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Roblin Auction Mart
Smart
A Look Towards The Future From Intermountain
A. B. Hawryluk urges a positive approach to education and public life. He argues against protests and extremism and notes past hardships and progress, urging students to balance rights with responsibilities and to work toward a stable, orderly society.
Mrs Ron Mann Honored At Roblin Shower
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ron Mann of Saskatoon nee Rev Murray was held at Knox United Church Roblin. Guests included Rev mother Mrs Murray and Mrs Mann. gifts featured a crystal bowl money and 4H club petit point pictures. Entertainment by local singers and a luncheon ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Mann
Saskatoon
Rev
Murray
Knox United Church
Roblin
Ron
Mann
Julie Mitchell
Doris Craig
Grace Boughton
Mavis Ready
Vernell Andres Gang
K. Taylor
Anita Styba
Karen Hawyryluk
B. Burland
Dixon Reid
Norene Simpson
Valerie Mann
Edith Traub
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Report
The St Matthew's Lutheran Ladies Aid met on February 4 with nine members present. Reverend Borchardt opened with a hymn and prayer. Scripture was Matthew 13 44 58. A questionnaire was held. Mrs Doering led the business portion. Hosts Mrs Mohr and Mrs Edel served lunch.
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Ladies Aid
Borchardt
Doering
Wheat Payment Announced for Soft White Spring Wheat
Ottawa announces a federal payment averaging 19 cents per bushel for 1968 69 Soft White Spring Wheat, totaling $250,000 for 1.3 million bushels. Funds will be routed through the Canadian Wheat Board to farmers, with per bushel amounts varying by grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
H. JA
Bud) Olson
Canadian Wheat Board
San Clara Bonspiel Enlivens Week With Strong Mixed Play
The San Clara mixed Bonspiel opened in February with 82 rinks and a week of events. Winners across four events included Borden Hawryluk, Jim Sylvester, and Kelly Lachance among teams from San Clara, Roblin, and Togo. A banquet and dance followed, with ice prepared by Mr. Dumont and musical entertainment by Dave's Orchestra.
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San Clara
Masters
Jim Sylvester
Kelly Lachance
Bill Andrusiak
Keith Dixon
Rene Carriere
Mother Nature
Dumont
Dave
Armand Mailhot
Vern Burnback
Togo
Borden Hawryluk
Larry Henderson
Roblin
John Mowbray
Daryl. Sylvester
Fred Baumung
Alex Nabe
San Clara Hotel
Harry Oliphant
Walter Nabe
Jack Duns
Bill Ambrusiak
San Clana
M. Melnyk
Wayne Wenner
Ready announces Bev erley Joyce birth in Roblin
Mr and Mrs Jim Ready of Roblin announce the birth of their second daughter Beverly Joyce born January 27 at Roblin Hospital weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. She is a sister for Kim.
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Jim Ready
Roblin
Beverley Joyce
Roblin Hospital
Kim
Food and Drug Directorate’s role in Canada’s health
The Food and Drug Directorate under the Department of National Health and Welfare evolved from 19th century efforts to curb adulterated foods and liquor. It sets standards such as fat limits in ground beef and runs Nutrition Canada to inform policy and consumer health.
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Food and Drug Directorate
Department of National Health and Welfare
Confederation
FDC
Nutrition Canada
Canada
Wowchuk Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Arthur Wowchuk marked their 30th anniversary with twenty one guests. Attendants included Jim Federchuk and Victoria Federchuk with floral corsages. Gifts featured lamps a cream pitcher and sugar bowl and a cake with a pearl decoration. Out of town visitors came from Birtle Russell and Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wowchuk
Jim Federchuk
Chris
Art
Victoria
Jim
Wilfred Wowchuk
Connie Wowchuk
Wilfred
Faye
Morgan
Victoria Federchuk
John Puritch
Mary Antosh
Pearl Puritch
Mary Georgettes
John Brenzen
Birtle
Russell
Dauphin
Delegates Report At Roblin Horticultural Society Meeting
Twenty three members and one visitor attended the Roblin Horticultural Society gathering on February 15 at 2 pm hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Baumung. President Eva Jory chaired the session and plans were approved to continue gladiolus bulb premiums through April end for renewals and new memberships.
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The
Roblin Horticultural Society
Wm. Baumung
Eva Jory
Vehicle Registration Deadline Emphasized By Minister
Public Works and Highways Minister Joseph Borowski urges motorists to submit registrations in person after February 15 to ensure plates are ready for the new licence year. All vehicles must display new plates by midnight February 28. Registrations outside Winnipeg are handled by motor vehicle branch offices and over 100 agencies, including Jakeman Agencies in Roblin.
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Public Works and Highways
Joseph Borowski
Borowski
Purdy Couple Guests In City With Mitchell
Mr and Mrs A O Purdy of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr H R Mitchell who accompanied them to spend a few weeks in the city. Subscription today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Purdy
Winnipeg
H. R. Mitchell
City
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Foxwarren
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Graham
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Intermountain Information
B. A. Hawryluk
Bev
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Meeting
Joan
Joan Dickin
Extension Home
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