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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1978
Page
6
Agriculture Canada outlines elite brucellosis free listings allowing exports to the United States after two negative tests six to twelve months apart and annual retesting. Milk policy raises target returns to 12.18 and boosts butter and skim milk powder support prices, likely lifting dairy product prices.
University of Saskatchewan researchers in Saskatoon report motorists keep block heaters plugged in far longer than needed. The study notes energy waste and suggests guidelines to cut usage.
Manitoba Motor League data show starting block heaters more than four hours before engine startup offers little benefit. With a four hour lead, a 400 watt heater saves about 2.4 KWH per night and roughly 860 KWH per winter, totaling millions of KWH for large cities. University tests confirm engine warmth reaches 95 percent within four hours.
Peter Nowosad agreed to lead the Ceremonies Committee. Volunteers from the Chamber offer help after hours. Badminton dates moved to February 17 at Dauphin's request. Membership plaques will be updated with gummed stickers to cover last year's dates.
Mrs Chris Wowchuk spent two weeks in Calgary with her son-in-law daughter Wilfred and Connie Windecker and grandchildren. Visitors at Mr and Mrs Wm Radford’s home over the holidays included Constable Bob Prouse and wife and sons from Thunder Bay Ontario and several Radford relatives from Leaf Rapids Dauphin Edmon ton West Hawk Winnipeg Grenfell and Grenfell Saskatchewan. A correction notes a four generation photo should read Mrs Eliza Ward of Grandview not Clark.
Christmas and New Year were marked by numerous family visits across towns and cities. Residents hosted relatives from Winnipeg Regina Brandon The Pas Edmonton Minnedosa Oakburn Grandview and Swan River with greetings for belated birthdays and newborn twins. Get well wishes were sent to J Carruthers after an accident and to Margaret Ironstand.
The notice reports someone being rushed to Brandon this week and mentions Miss Bonnie Franklin returning home after visiting her grandmother in a Saskatchewan hospital. It also notes Otto Seifert's return from a trip to Kenora, Ontario, with additional visits by Vancouver residents and local families in Inglis.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Windecker announce the arrival of their baby boy William Richard Wayne at Grace Hospital Calgary Alberta on December 28 1977 weighing 6 lbs 154% ozs He is a new brother for twins Dezzrianne and Daniel Proud grandparents are Mrs Chris Wowchuk Roblin and Windecker Winnipeg Man
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