Moonshine Daze to Become Summer Attraction
Moonshine Daze celebrations in Roblin move from Labour Day weekend to July aligned with Roblin and District Agricultural Society at a joint January 9 meeting. The shift aims to boost attendance by slower mid July farming season and tourism, with separate committees for each event and a plan to form a new Moonshine Daze committee.
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Moonshine Daze
Roblin
Moonshine Daze Committee
Sherry Patterson
Agricultural Society
Rick Roschuk
Cathy Roschuk
Leonard Derkach Seeks Conservative Nomination
Leonard Derkach of Russell announces his bid for the Progressive Conservative nomination in Roblin Russell. A farmer with a long local background, he has served as a school trustee and chairs the Pelly Trail School Division. He also sits on the Rossburn Credit Union board and represents regional credit unions at multiple levels.
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Leonard Derkach
Russell
Roblin-Russell
Len
Igie
R.M
Silver Creek
Russell Area
Pratt Collegiate
Brandon University
Ming
Manitoba Teacher's Association
Pelly Trail
Rossburn Credit Union Ltd
Rossburn Credit Union
Roblin Secures Culture Grant for Arena and Hall
Roblin Town Council announced approval of a Culture Heritage and Recreation grant up to 12000 dollars from the Manitoba department. The funding, shared 50 50, will support the Roblin District Arena and Roblin Memorial Hall with the Arena receiving six thousand dollars to cover installation costs for plexiglass. A fuel-supply maintenance tender was also awarded to a local firm.
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Roblin
Department of Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Province of
Manitoba
Roblin District
Roblin Memorial Hall
Opposition To Variable Freight Rates
Henderson argues for an efficient transportation system that serves farmers with grain service centres near farms and equal rates for equal distance. She warns that variable rates barter farmer efficiency for railway and elevator company profits, risking deterioration of community service centres and farm viability.
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Henderson
Shell River council sets charges for private use of municipal machinery
The Shell River council sets hourly rates for private use of snowplows and graders, with a $10 minimum for up to 10 minutes and hourly charges thereafter. Rates for 1984 were $73.30 for the snowplow, $41.26 for the grader, and about $30 for the caterpillar, subject to change. Rezoning and variation orders carry $25, with $200 for full rezoning, and $200 per mile for fence moving. The RM approved grants of $600 to the Airport Commission and $4,138 to the Veterinary Clinic, and appointed Lloyd Elder to fire protection services.
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Council For the Municipality of
Shell River
R.M
Council
R.M. of
Shell River Airport Commission
Roblin and District Veterinary Clinic
Lloyd Elder
The
Roblin City Council declares Respect For Life Week in February
Mayor Lorne Boguski designates February 10 to 17 as Respect For Life Week with events planned by Right to Life leader Emil Sebulski. Heart Month activities include a canvass by Manitoba Heart Foundation with council approval. Gerald Brook named Citizen at Large on Recreation Commission. Deputy Mayor for February to April is Harold Boughton to rotate duties. Council backs provincial efforts to secure federal transfer payments.
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Roblin
Lorne Boguski
Right To Life
Emil Sebulski
Prolife
The
Manitoba Heart Foundation
Gerald Brook
Roblin and District
Harold Boughton
Boguski
Province of
Manitoba
Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities
Still Cold Weather Persists Amid Frosty Skies
The forecast remains chilly with frosty mornings and overcast conditions. Expect continued cold weather for the next several days with little moderation in temperatures.
Public survey seeks education needs for Parkland 1985 90
A community college survey in Roblin and Parkland Region asks residents 15 and over to return questionnaires by January 21 or 31. The drive, led by Mr Cave Church, aims to map regional educational needs for 1985 86 to 1989 90 with involvement from Assiniboine Community College and Parkland Development Corporation.
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Community College
Roblin
Parkland
Cave Church of
Grandview
Man
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon
A. A. Loveridge
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Dauphin
Whitmore Avenue
Mr. Church
Public Meeting on Proposed Roblin Medical Clinic Set
An information meeting about a proposed Roblin Medical Clinic will be held January 21 at 7 30 p.m. in the Roblin Drop-In Centre. Roblin District Health Centre Board members will answer questions and donations toward the 100 000 goal are welcomed through Roblin District Medical Centre Inc. Box 940 Roblin Manitoba R0L 1P0.
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Roblin
Roblin District
Roblin District Medical Centre
Roblin Council Considers Caboose Debate Position
United Transportation Union delegates from Dauphin Manitoba presented to Roblin Council on February 9 arguing to keep cabooses in Canadian rail service. Council split, calling for more information from both sides before backing any removal. Subscribers note 1984 dated labels will lapse January 31 1985 if unpaid. Continued on page 2 column 3.
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United Transportation Union
Roblin
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