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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1978
Page
5
The Sudbury nickel industry faces layoffs as global demand shifts and high taxes curb resource investment. INCO and Falconbridge relocate production abroad, eroding Canada’s resource base and challenging the traditional reliance on natural resources for national security.
Postmaster General Jean-Jacques Blais announced a 12 cent stamp in the endangered species series to be issued January 18, 1978. The peregrine falcon, once widespread, now faces extinction due to postwar pesticide use and disrupted breeding. Robert Bateman notes the need to foster conservation programs.
Manitoba Government Telephones now Manitoba Telephone System marks its 70th anniversary born January 15 1908. From Bell Canada era with 700 workers and 17000 Manitoba customers to MTS boasting 627000 telephones 4700 workers plant valued at 543 million with full auto dialing and 96 percent connected to Direct Distance Dialing. Chairman Gordon Holland notes reliable high quality service and among the continent’s lowest rates while keeping pace with tech changes.
Cromarty reporter notes recent guests at area homes. Caroline and Andy Dines from Sudbury Ontario visited Bill and Mary Markosky. Valerie Baumung from Winnipeg stayed with Erwin and family. Percy Harlow from Grenfell Saskatchewan joined Ralph Harlow and family. Anette Sanders spent a week in Winnipeg visiting Len Sanders. Robin Watson and family visited Winnipeg with sons Terry and Brian.
A reader highlights a debate on boys and girls playing on the same teams citing harm concerns. Older folks reminisce about Christmas stockings and simple joys. An Inn pub remark notes rising prices and nostalgic singing of Auld Lang Syne as a New Year wish.
TV listings from CKY Winnipeg supplied by space donated by Shamrock Television show a dense schedule for Sunday January 22 through Saturday January 28. Programs include devotions cartoons news sports bingo wrestling and late night movies with many classic shows such as Kojak Ironside The Six Million Dollar Man and The Waltons.
Daily broadcast grid lists CBC channel programming from January 21 to 27 including Parades, Gilligan's Island, NHL Hockey, The Muppets, Sesame Street, King of Kensington, Mary Tyler Moore, Nature of Things and Local News. Highlights feature sports events, specials, and multiple top shows across mornings to late nights.
At this writing the district is represented by either the Sheldon rink of Dauphin or the Thorn rink of Russell. We wish the victorious rink all the best in curling the Lassie Playdowns.
McRae rink wins B side of double knockout while K Kirkpatrick of Swan River takes A side. Their Sunday playoff ends with Kirkpatrick clinching the district title and earning a spot in provincial playdowns.
Four-H Club members met at leader Mrs. Judy Glogowski’s home with eight present in December. They made Christmas table centerpieces and discussed future projects and a club trip. Eleven leaders and parents attended. The group pledged support to Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba and set speeches for February 8.
Article explains infrared imagery showing heat loss from homes, urges insulation to cut heating bills and increase comfort. It covers R values for ceilings walls basement floors, tips for self checks, and where to obtain guidance and government grant information.
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