Dauphin Regional Comprehensive School Opens Its Doors
A new 175,000 square foot regional school in Dauphin opens serving Dauphin-Ochre, Duck Mountain, Turtle River and Intermountain divisions. Built at over $5 million with modern admin, gym, labs, trades shops, and tech equipment to offer academic and vocational courses. School officials urge parent and student tours to explore vocational technical studies.
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Dauphin Regional Comprehensive School
Dauphin-Ochre
Duck Mountain
Turtle River
Intermountain
Michener
Sercon Contractors
Financ
Government of
Canada
Province of
Manitoba
Dauphin
Garry Gaber
Walter Makzemetz
Ray Mitchell
Laura Hewsko
Frank Goshulak
Borden Hawryluk
Orest Ziolkowski
Stan Plewak
Cadets Parade at Memorial Hall Russell on January 11
Air Cadets held a parade at Memorial Hall Russell with Harold Howe Conrad Ireland Stan Hushka Alex Sieciuk and A A Marsh in attendance. George Graham won best dressed and wore the lanyard. Cadets discussed Social Insurance Numbers and travel safety for camps and flights. Bonspiel teams picked amid thirty outside rinks registrations and plans include meals in Ells Hall basement and sleeping in Memorial Hall. Three cadets eye Private Pilot licenses and a potential girls flight proposed for 677 RCAF Squadron with interest invited for Betty Hoepner after 5 pm.
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Memorial Hall
Russell
Harold Howe
Conrad Ireland
Stan Hushka
Alex Sieciuk
A. A. Marshall
George Graham
G. R. Graham
Foxwarren
Canadian Forces
Tfeam
Lory Wowk
Ron Mentch
Freddie Thompson
William Gallant
Kevin Wowk
Charlie Filewich
Lyle Carnochan
Howard Searle
Ells Hall
Legion Rooms
W. O. Lory Wowk
Sgt
Lynn Burdett
January White Sales for Bedding and Sheets
JOIN JOAN Now presents January White Sales with varied sheet colours and finishes. Buyers are warned to know mattress size, aim for high thread count, and check fiber content for permanent press. Percale has the highest thread count. seek blends like 50/50 or 60/40 polyester cotton for easy care and lasting appearance. A booklet Your Linen Closet explains sheet sizes versus mattresses and folding fitted sheets.
Primary School News and Parent Night Idea
The flu and bad weather lower attendance at the Primary School as January nears its end. Readers are asked for opinions on a possible Parents Night to understand school operations and engage parents. A home encyclopedia purchase is discussed, noting costs between 200 and 300 dollars and advising against unnecessary accessories.
Telephone Upgrade Underway in Roblin Area
A Manitoba Telephone System project to renew line facilities and boost capacity in Roblin exchange will replace sections of aerial lines with about three miles of aerial cable and half a mile of underground conduit. The Roblin exchange now serves about 1,200 telephones and completion is planned for spring.
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Roblin Exchange
Manitoba Telephone System
Roblin House Destroyed By Fire In Cold Night
Firefighters in 40 degree below weather battled a chimney fire that engulfed a two storey Roblin home on Second Avenue North West January 14. The Razo family fled to the Gordon Roblin Hotel as flames spread to walls and attic. Firefighters used three hose lines and hundreds of gallons of water before walls were toppled to contain the blaze. No major injuries. several firefighters endured frostbite on their faces. A night vigil continued at 3 a.m. with help from RCMP and locals.
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Second Avenue N. W
Roblin
Razor
Gordon Roblin Hotel
Charles Brade
Ant Currey
Town of
W. Paradowski
Jim Ready
RCJ M.P
Starp
Ron Elder
Makaroff
Stars Split Doubleheader With The Pas Huskies
Roblin stars traveled to The Pas for a weekend doubleheader. A first period burst by the Huskies built a 5-1 lead, then 3rd period rally by Roblin fell short as The Pas won 11-7. Stars outshot Huskies 44-48 with Wayne Ford replaced by Orville Bilous in goal.
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Roblin North
Stars
Pas
Pas Huskies
Tony Yaworsky
Roy Yaworsky
Larry Cowan
Barry Burla
George Wagner
Donnie Langevin
Bob Oliphant
Blair Buick
Dave Fairbairn
Ray Shiner
Dave Preston
Wayne Ford
Orville Bilous
Vern Andres
Nick Yakimishyn
Mel Bowley
Stan Safronetz
Bob Down
Allan Martin
Alex Wisnoski
Alex
Allan
Wayne Koameniuk
Huskies
Rock
Ford
Finnigan
Hukies
Poulin
Marcinyshyn
Huskie
Gallagher
Berg
Roblin
Gardiner
Sheane
Larry Clwan
Thea Stars
Stait
King
Larry
Carnegie
Burla
Buick
Wagner
Cowan
Streit
Fairbairn
IBR Disease in Manitoba Cattle Rising Diagnoses Rise
Veterinary Services reveals fluorescent antibody testing confirms infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in Manitoba cattle, with four confirmed cases recently. Early 24 hour diagnosis depends on fresh samples, abortion may signal infection, and vaccination is advised under veterinary guidance. Livestock officials note cases may be undercounted and expect increases as spring calving nears.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
University of Manitoba
Roblin Ladies Curling Reach District 2 Semifinals
The Roblin Ladies Rink advanced to the District No. 2 playdowns semifinals at Gilbert Plains on January 16 and 17 but were eliminated by Gilbert Plains. Team members were Eunice Reyda Liz Bruce Mary Kozak and Mary Oliphant. Local fans travelled to Gilbert to support. A Roblin Curling Rink bingo night held last Friday featured a blackout game now worth 9.85 dollars plus most of the collected pot if won in 52 calls.
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Roblin
Gilbert Plains
Eunice Reyda
Liz Bruce
Mary Kozak
Mary Oliphant
Gilbert
Around Town Greetings From Brandon and Birthday Event
Mrs Ralph Cockerill visited her mother Mrs Velma Nostrom at Assiniboine Hospital in Brandon last Wednesday. A surprise party was held Saturday at Frank F Penas home to celebrate Mrs Pen s 92nd birthday with relatives and friends in attendance.
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Ralph Cockerill
Velma Nostrom
Assiniboine Hospital
Brandon
Frank F Penas
Mrs. Penas
Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Peter Juba
Mr and Mrs Peter Juba announce the birth of son Michael Dean in Roblin District Hospital on December 9 1971. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce. Special thanks to Dr Jones Dr Paul and hospital staff.
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Peter Juba
Michael Dean
Roblin District Hospital
Jones
Paul
Hospital Stadif
Makaroff Women's Institute Annual Meeting Held at Home
The Makaroff Women's Institute met at Mrs. Jas Curtis's home with eight members and one visitor. Minutes, treasurer's balance of 117.59, and letters from regional health and education entities were read. The annual meeting adjourned with reports showing receipts 204.07 and expenses 197.63, balance 16.44. audited 1971 balance 117.28. officers remain same. new board nominee Mrs. Ken Addis. programs planned for January 21 at Mrs. Arnott's home. co hostesses served lunch. reporter Mrs. C. Elliott.
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Makaroff Women’s Institute
Jas. Curtis
Brandon Mental Regists
Cancer News
E. Arnott
Portage
Sunshine
Mmes
Ken Addis
W. Davis
G. Pound
Bach
J. Durs
Madame Hilderman
Madame Pound
Treas
Jas. Arnott
Mmes. O. Hilderman
J. Duns
C. Elliott
US Cheques Speeded Up Ottawa Labour Reform
Labour Minister Bryce Mackasey announced a mid January change to unemployment insurance reporting to speed first cheques. Claimants will mail two reports at once and return both by week three to ensure fourth week payments. From January 2 1972 employer and employee contributions will be collected by National Revenue Taxation.
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Ottawa
Bryce Mackasey
Canada
Commission
Department of National Revenue, Taxation
Canada Pension Plan
Unemployment Insurance Commission
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RCAF
Betty Hoeppner
Joan
Joan Clement
Extension Home
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
Veterinary Services
Stockman
Lawrence McNabb
Tom Colbert
Si van Maanen
Roblin Review
D. H. Oliphant
U.S
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