Roblin Fire Department Spreads Christmas Cheer
Roblin Fire Department and community groups gather food and toys during December for distribution to needy families. A large Lions Club toy donation plus food from Bumper to Bumper supported the drive, with deliveries made December 22 from the Fire Hall. Jim Cox of Cox's Roblin personally donated a sizable food gift to the department.
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Roblin
Roblin Fire Department
Roblin Lions Club
Lions
Dick Harvey
Harvey
Cox's
Jim Cox
Cox's Food
Bonnie
Merv Safronetz
Roblin Review Adopts Six Column Format Change
The Roblin Review shifts from eight to six columns signaling a national move toward uniform six column metro size papers. This standardization aligns with Canada wide weekly newspaper formatting adjustments.
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Roblin Review
Canada
Roblin Pharmacist Wins $100 Prize in Local Draw
Ernest Uhryn of Roblin won a $100 cash prize from Roblin Investment Service in a December 23 1985 draw. Judy Glogowski presented the prize at 1 30 p m. The firm held a grand opening on December 7 1985 and ran the promotion to mark the event.
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Ernest Uhryn
Roblin
Roblin Investment Service
Judy Glogowski
Increases in Family Allowances Across Canada for 1986
Health Minister Jake Epp announced a January raise for Family Allowances. Most provinces will see monthly payments rise to 31.58 from 81.27 per child under 18, tied to inflation. Alberta and Quebec opt for provincial variation. 1985 Child Tax Credit offers up to 384 per child with tax return.
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Winnipeg
Jake Epp
Alberta
Quebec
Notable Roblin Births and Community Achievements in 1985
A review of Roblin Manitoba headlines highlights key 1985 events. Newborn Robin Phyllis Messinbird arrived January 2 to Martha and Tom Messinbird. Sandra Poersch won a national cookiegram contest and received a Radio Shack computer, while Roblin’s Agricultural Society gained $1000.
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Roblin
Roblin Hospital
Robin Phyllis Messinbird
Martha
Tom Messinbird
Sandra Poersch
MacNutt
Saskatchewan
Sandra
Radio Shack
Roblin and District Agricultural Society
Gail Czarnecki
Seattle
Washington
Gail
Ron
Clara Czarnecki
Wally McKenzie
Russell
Leonard Derkach
Lorne Boguski
Steve Fongo
Metis Federation
Roblin Memorial Hall
John Bucklaschuk
Roblin Review
Ernie Senko
Ernie
Tourism Industry Association of
Kinsmen Back Shielded Ice Surface Safety Project
Kinsmen President Claire Stroud and treasurer Vern Brown presented funds to Recreation Director Robert McIiver on January 8 for a glass shield above the hockey rink boards. The $22,881 project aims to improve fan safety after a serious puck injury in 1984 85, with community donations from private groups and organizations contributing to about half the cost.
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Claire Stroud
Vern Brown
Robert Mcliver
Recreation Commission
Roblin hosts Lt Governor opening of Clinic and dinner event
The official Clinic opening takes place Wednesday January 22 at 3 30 p m with Lt Gov Pearl McGonigal to cut the ribbon and attend a 5 30 reception and 6 30 dinner at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall Tickets are 10 and available at the Review office and hospital through Roger Arndt Goose Lake High School Choir and St Vlad s students provide entertainment The Lt Gov will visit St Vlad s Goose Lake High School and the Personal Care Home and a 25th anniversary is celebrated at Goose Lake High School Local clubs and businesses helped fund the project with Kinsmen support mentioned The shield installation improves safety and teamwork for local hockey events.
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Pearl McGonigal
Manitoba
the Holy Redeemer
Roger Arndt
Roblin
Goose Lake High School
St. Vlad's
St. Vlad’s
Lt. Gov
Anna Stewart
R C M P Urges Caution After Holiday Drunk Driving Review
R C M P report a quiet holiday period with only two impaired driving charges, one at a road block. Sgt Gary Sisterson cites tougher penalties and increased public cooperation as reasons motorists stayed cautious during December and early January.
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Roblin
Gary Sisterson
Sisterson
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Brandon
Steve Kurchak
Edward Demkin
Myrtle McKay
Kurchak
Roblin Truck Service
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Howard Pawley
Demkin
McKay
Manco Dairies
Manco
Ken Markosky
Kenco Industries
Spence Bay
Hay River
Great Slave Lake
Grace Skomorowski
Doug Frost-Hunt
International Inn
Hydro
Bernie
Caroline Nemetchek
Robert McIvor
Roblin and District
Kinsmen
Recreation
Robert MclIvor
R.M. of
Shell River
Roblin and District Wildlife Association
Moonshiners
The
North Stars
McIvor
R.C.M.P
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