Community skating night draws largest crowd yet
Thursday's program drew the biggest attendance as residents of Roblin and district enjoyed a community rink event. Volunteers report ongoing finish work, kitchen cupboards, plumbing, and electrical progress, inviting rural neighbors to Sunday 46, Monday 7 9, and Thursday 7 9 sessions. Draw winners over the last two weeks were Lena Chyz and Harold Keast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Roblin Electric
Lena Chyz
Yoerkton
Harold Keast
Robjin
Roblin Mustangs eliminated by Swan River in MAHA playoff
Swan River defeated Roblin 14-10 on aggregate after 9-6 and late rally 9-6 wins. Roblin led early but Swan River outscored them in key moments with 46-19 shots in the deciding game. Cliff Pomedli and Terry Kostick led Roblin scorers while Swan River's Robert Genoway netted three goals.
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Roblin Mustangs
Swan River
Roblin
Mustangs
Cliff Pomedli
Ron Bomak
Bruce Andress
Mustang
Terry Kostick
Merv Hilland
Rod Buick
Pas
Bantams
Russell
Eugene Lavallee
Clarence Bauer
Collegi ate Capers Judy Smigelski For Carnival Queen
Judy Smigelski a Grade XI A E student will run for Carnival Queen on March 13 1971 Students sell tickets for Judy Public support sought Last week RCI Raiders lost final game of season to Dauphin team Coach Dale Yeo praised Intra Mural Girls basketball final played Monday Soccer to be played outside Exams near end of week and start of next month soccer to begin early March
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Judy Smigelski
Judy
RCI
Raiders
Dauphin
Dale Yeo
Roblin Considers Downtown Community Book Depot
A Wednesday meeting in Roblin recommended establishing a downtown community book depot soon as part of Parkland Regional Library Services plans. Miss Ruth McDormand outlined services and a four week book turnaround with about 200 books initially, tailored to local interests, and Mrs. Petar Nowosad announced the proposal to the Roblin town council for facilities. The Intermountain School Division supported aiding the new library project and about 30 residents attended the session.
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Roblin
Parkland
Ruth McDormand
Petar Nowosad
Nowosad
Intermountain School Division
Afternoon Curlers Entertain Evening Ladies Club
Sixteen rinks took part in a small spiel by the Afternoon Ladies Club on February 13 and 14 to entertain Roblin Evening Club teams. Warm weather slowed games but Ralph De La Mare and Lawrence Dietrich kept the ice usable. In the main event Ist Dee Bowley and Vera Dillin placed, while Eva Spear and Vi Poacher won the second event and Barb Latimer’s rink claimed the Big-end trophy.
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Afternoon Ladies
Roblin Evening Club
Ralph de la Mare
Lawrence Dietrich
Dee Bowley
Vera Dillin
Eva Spear
Vi Poacher
Barb Latimer
Roblin Council Approves Grant and By law Actions
Roblin town council held February 11 1971 under Mayor F A Newton with councilors Hilland Brade Horbay and Nash present. A $5000 grant to Roblin District Community Centre Board was approved to establish an operating fund. By laws 718 719 and 720 were passed creating a police service agreement with RCMP water and sewer storage shed reserve and a general reserve fund for Water and Sewer Utility.
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Roblin
F. A. Newton
Hilland
Brade
Horbay
Nash
Water & Sawer
Government of Canada
Province of
Manitoba
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Roblin and District
Annie Osesky
Roblin Memorial Hall
Art Currey
Stewart McNicol
Department of Health
Air Cadets Parade Shows Cadet Improvements and Awards
On Tuesday February 16 47 cadets plus four officers four instructors and seven visitors paraded. AC2 Wayne Gorda of Roblin won the most improvement award receiving the lanyard and a dollar. Inspector Captain Paul Galatiuk led the review with Lt Graham Galatiuk and Flight-Sergeant David Bowley assisting.
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Roblin
No. 50 Squadron
Dauphin
C.C
Paul Galatiuk
Graham Galatiuk
David Bowley
W/O Trinder
Wayne Gorda
John Gorda
Arnold Marshall
Constable Annand
L. E. Cavers
Stan Orsak
Garbage compactor may transform waste disposal
The article previews a new garbage compactor that fits a standard outlet and compresses trash to a quarter its original volume in 60 seconds. It highlights rising waste per person and advocates environmental responsibility plus practical advice on balanced nutrition and protein use. It notes Extension Office pamphlets in Russell.
Regional comprehensive schools open fall 1971
Intermountain information outlines Dauphin Regional Comprehensive opening this fall to offer expanded course opportunities. Regional operation aims to serve rural divisions, with 50 percent academic and 50 percent vocational time. Programs include Business Education, Distributive Education, Industrial Design, Graphics, Beauty Culture, Home Economics, and Food Services.
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Intermountain
B. A. Hawryluk
Dauphin
Hillsburg Council Seeks 1971 Recreation Grant Aid
The Rural Municipality of Hillsburg meets February 11 1971 to approve minutes, appoint Walter Soltys EMO contact, submit a 1971 Recreation grant application, hire Pete Peteleski for gravel hauling at 1.05 per yard up to six miles and 0.10 per extra mile, and authorize fuel purchases from E Zimmer and Son. Accounts totaling 11922.65 are approved and the next meeting is set for March 11 1971 at 1:39 p.m.
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Pete Peteleski
E. ,Zimmer and Son
Shevlin
Manitoba
Social Scene Highlights from The Pas Festival and Local Events
Social notes from The Pas festival include the Cockerills Nykyforaks and friends attending events. Sylvia Nykyforak wins first prize for Best Beaver at The Pas Festival for the second year in a row. University students home for mid term break named. St Vind’s early third draw winners listed all Winnipeg residents. Joanne Surochuk wins an electric clothes dryer on TeleVision Countdown. Mrs Murphy of Seaforth Ontario noted as passing at age 90. Local men travel to Flin Flon for a bonspiel. no bacon reported. Red Cross appeals urge blood donation as life saving.
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Sylvia Nykyforak
Joanne Sorochuk
Joanne
Roblin Auction Mart Auction Results February 18 1971
A sale at Roblin Auction Mart on Thursday February 18 1971 handled 890 head of livestock. Included were 98 cattle 17 sows 13 boars 249 weanling and feeder pigs 10 horses and 3 sheep with various butcher cattle and stock cow listings noted.
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Roblin Auction Mart
Bulgoo
Tummel 4-H Beef Club Meeting Notes
The Tummel 4-H Beef Club met at the Cranwell home on February 1. Seven speeches were delivered and a $25 contribution to the 4-H Council was approved. The club earned about $34 from a telephone whist drive and scheduled an elimination public speaking contest for the next meeting. Winners may enter Roblin Public Speaking Contest. next gathering at the Doole residence on March 10.
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Bill Cranwell
4-H Council
Roblin
Bill Doole
Ian Livingston
Engagement and Marriage Planned for Areatha Turner
Mr and Mrs Anthony Turner of Forrest Manitoba announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Areatha Alice Florence to Mr Gordon Arthur Curtis second son of Mr and Mrs James Curtis of Makaroff. The wedding is set for Saturday March 6 1971 at 430 pm at Forrest United Church Forrest Manitoba.
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Anthony Turner
Forrest
Manitoba
Areatha Alice Florence
Gordon Arthur Curtis
James Curtis
Makaroff
Forrest United Church
Roblin Credit Union Posts 1 388 340 Asset Total
The Roblin Credit Union reports total assets of 1 388 340 after a 1970 year ending. Annual meeting at Sacred Heart Church heard guest Barney Martin of the Credit Union League of Manitoba. 178 new member applications and 1606 total members reported. 456 loans totalling nearly 400 000 approved.
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Roblin Credit Union
Sacred Heart Church
Barney Martin
Credit Union League of Manitoba
Hawaii
Canada
Levis
Que
Winkler
Bill Arnott
Allan Martin
Erwin Baumung
Arnott
Geo. Gove
Credit Committee
J. C. Brook
Supervisory Committee
Lloyd Weeres
The
Roblin Credit Union Ltd
Society
Televised Commons proceedings and fish radioactive concerns
Reports suggest House of Commons debates may soon be televised to showcase key moments. Separately researchers find cobalt produced radioactive isotope in fish, adding to mercury disclosures and prompting questions about long term survival of marine life.
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House of Commons
Shell River Council Applies For 1971 Recreation Grant
The Shell River Rural Municipality council met February 9 1971 with Reeve F H Wilson presiding. They approved January minutes and a February 2 special meeting, accepted Parkway Co op fuel tender at 20.9 cents per gallon diesel for 1971, and Pete Peteleski’s hauling bid. They hired machine operators for the Cats and appointed Peter Styba as Emergency Measures Organization contact. They will pay the Roblin Veterinary Service District 2400 dollars for 1971, with a 1:30 pm March 9 meeting.
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Shell River
F. H. Wilson
Irwin Edel
Sam Fitkowski
Peter Styba
Lloyd Elder
Parkway Co-op Ltd
Deisel
Pete Peteleski
Emergency Measures Organization
Roblin
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Collegiate Capers
R.C
Council
Roblin Town
AIR Cadets
Joan
Joan Dickin
Extension Home
Hillsburg Council
Hillsburg
Reeve
John Perchaluk Jr
Walter Soltys
Dennis Chase
Alec _E. Mohr
William Panasuik
Walter Cockerill
Arthur Cockerill
John Nykyforak
Linda Nykyforak
Lynne Martin
Debbie Newton
Donna Kozak
Ron Kozak
Oona Truffyn
Sandra Chalanchuk
Greg Hunter
Tan Hunter
Ken Jakeman
St. Vlnd
Lena Basiuk
W. Boyce
John McLelland
Winnipeg
Pat Peteleski
Earl Stauffer
Margaret) Murphy
Seaforth
Ontario
Graham Mitchell
Reg Robertson
Bob Cross
Ken Pound
Flin Flon
Red Cross
Tummel 4-H
Shell River Council
Alex Smigelsky
Len Cockerill
Edward Bryski
M.A.H.A
Oak River
St. Vlad’s
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