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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1997
Page
1
The CWB will hold Grain Day meetings in Roblin to review the 1995-96 crop year and discuss marketing changes under Masiter Goodale's proposals. Chief Commissioner Lorene Hehn notes farmers face moving damp grain to a competitive market. The event is Thursday January 23 at 1 30 p m at the Community Centre.
The Roblin Review will raise prices in 1997. Single copies move from 75 to 85 cents plus tax. Local subscribers within 40 miles pay more, office pickup rises to 23 dollars, and yearly mail rate increases to 24.50 dollars plus tax. General Manager Brent Wright cites higher printing costs and Canada Post mailing changes.
Elizabeth and Jim Welenchenko near Roblin display about 1200 Christmas lights each year. Neighbors and visitors stop to view the festive display as the season ends with Ukrainian Christmas. The couple plan to add more lights next year.
The Inglis and District Credit Union becomes the Inglis Branch of the Roblin Credit Union on January 1. Dale Scott says the merger gives Inglis members access to Roblin services and lifts assets to over 33 million dollars with no rise in service charges.
Local merchants report a mixed season with overall gains only in the final days before December 25. Saan store manager Brenda Roller notes steady but not strong business with a late surge and lower overall results than last year. Gold'n Treasures owner Laura Znak says jewelry and gifts sold well with average spend around $90, while Beth Goba at S-0-0-0 Sweet enjoyed a late uptick in last minute items. Rick Simpson of Halley Furniture cites a strong start and a late rebound as farm prices stay down but consumer activity recovers before Christmas.
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