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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1973
Page
2
Rod and Gun Digest expresses gratitude for reader cards letters and reminders from outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. The columnist thanks readers for suggestions comments and clippings and notes appreciation for feedback even when critical. An upbeat New Year greeting follows with mention of Ducks Unlimited and a cordial visit to head office on Pembina Highway to seek assistance.
The article notes pre season planning for sportsmen, including film showings and bulletins for next season. It highlights ice fishing reports from Rock Lake with a 15 lb 6 oz pike, growing Duck Mountain lake shacks, and hardy Winnipeg River anglers. Elk and moose hunting near Riding Mountain shows mixed results with recent snows likely bringing more activity. Ravens along highways signal sparse big game.
Ottawa reports Canada Post will issue an 8c stamp on January 31 1973 commemorating the 350th anniversary of Francois de Montmorency Laval a key builder of New France and a prominent figure in Canadian history.
The first bishop of Quebec Mgr de Laval shaped New France by promoting existing schools and founding the Quebec City Major Seminary in 1663 and Minor Seminary in 1668. He also started the Saint Joachim arts and crafts school and a small academy for white and Indian children. Ashton Potter prints 24 million stamps in three colour lithography for Ottawa General Tagging. Marginal inscriptions show designers' names. stamps sold only via the Philatelie Service.
Tourism Minister Laurent Desjardins discusses a Duck Mountain park lodge at Childs Lake aimed at a low density, year round recreational complex. The plan emphasizes preserving the natural landscape, limiting activities, and public review slated for January or February of next year.
A mixed patch of items notes a man named Tom Wilkins fined for speeding in Ireland, a Ontario motorist muttering insults before crashing into a fire hydrant, Apollo 17 astronauts singing on the moon, and a rash of quick-turned-news bits from Winnipeg to Germany including a fatal heart attack at a New Year party and bones found in Germany in the Bormann case.
In loving memory of my dear husband Nickolas Georgetts who passed away January 10 1972. We miss you Mary Georgetts and Victoria. HLASCEHIER In loving memory of Mary Flasehuik who passed away January 2 1968. Five years have passed since one we love was taken from our home with Jesus. Flowers may wither but love remains. Lovingly remembered by husband and family.
Reggie argues for taping Manitoba Legislature proceedings to air in place of late shows. He suggests viewers, including the Scions, see how officials act and possibly reform. He muses on Christmas brightness amid a dreary winter and hints at political conventions held in private.
This obituary memorial notes the passing of Mary on December 18, 1966. The verse expresses regret at not saying goodbye and affirms the enduring love of her daughter Pauline and granddaughter Sandy and family who cherish her memory.
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