Campaign launched for Ability Fund March of Dimes drive
The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities begins its Ability Fund campaign mid January to support over 11 000 adults with disabilities in Manitoba. Last year donations reached 109 910 surpassing the 70 000 target. this year the goal is 95 500 to meet rising demand for rehabilitative services and mobility aids.
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Inside District Forecast Helping People Opinion
Rebekah Report highlights local public services and community updates. The piece outlines district priorities, district office plans, and upcoming events aimed at aiding residents and guiding civic participation.
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January Alzheimer Awareness Month Help for Today Hope for Tomorrow
January focuses on Alzheimer awareness with campaigns and events by Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow. Community groups share resources for patients and caregivers, promoting education, support networks, and early detection efforts.
Roblin Christmas Cheque promotion disappoints again
The Roblin Chamber of Commerce Credit Union and Royal Bank report 75 loans totaling about 75000 this year down from 1991's 35 loans and 113000. Local merchants say Christmas spending varied with many funds used on large purchases and some boost to community spending despite the downturn.
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Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce
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Fund Established for Roblin Youth in Hospital
A trust fund has been set up to aid Tara Kelbert a Goose Lake High grade 12 student in Roblin who remains in hospital with a serious cranial blood clot. She was admitted to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg and may need travel for treatment. Donations are being accepted at the Royal Bank and Roblin Credit Union.
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Tara
Royal Bank
Roblin Credit Union
Stewart wins Benito four at Scott Tournament of Hearts playdowns
Stewart from Stewart wins the Benito four during the Scott Tournament of Hearts District 2 Playdowns in Roblin. He went undefeated but lost the AB final to Jodi Proctor of Swan River, forcing a rematch to decide the winner and a berth to the Manitoba Championships at Winnipeg Deer Lodge Curling Club later this month.
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Benito
Roblin
Stewart
Jodi Proctor
Swan River Bowlman
Winnipeg
Deer Lodge
Rivendell Opens New Cross Country Ski Trails
Tim Wendell opens Rivendell Cross Country Ski Trails near Roblin with help from Bob Mickelson Doug Lyons and others. Trails opened Dec 30 with about 40 skiers already using them. Non member fees $4 single $12 family members pay less season passes $50 single $100 family rentals $4 children $5 adults. Fees posted in club house and collected on honor system.
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Rivendell
Manitoba Cross Country Ski Association
Former Roblin priest named Archbishop Metropolitan of Canada
Michael Bzdel CSIR, former Roblin student, pastor and teacher at St. Vladimir's College, has been named Archbishop-Metropolitan of Canada. He served in Swan River and Russell areas and led a push to build a new church for Russell parish. Ordination is set for March 9 at St Vladimir's Cathedral Winnipeg with the college choir to perform.
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Swan River
Russell
St. Vladimir’s and Olga
Winnipeg
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