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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
6
The Winnipeg Free Press backs a proposal to declare a National Flag Day around February 15, the maple leaf flag anniversary, but argues the aim should be a midwinter holiday to break the monotony of winter rather than mere patriotic display.
The piece reviews Churchill Forest Industries 1972 sales at 18.3 million, noting a rise from 1971 and Premier Schreyer’s critique of Tory financing. It contrasts government approaches to development with possible Canadian investor involvement while reflecting on monarchist opinion in Canada and public reception of royal visits.
Minister Laurent Desjardins announces a series of meetings to examine the provisional master plan for Duck Mountain provincial park. Officials will in Dauphin on January 22, then public sessions in Dauphin on February 6 and Swan River on February 7 to discuss zoning, core recreational areas, and lake use. Written feedback is due by March 31, 1973, with copies available in regional and district libraries.
Cadham Public Health Laboratory reports 43 viral infections in December including synctial virus and mumps. The column quips about aging, lifestyle risks, and a political jab at David Lewis while noting a poll ranking Mick Jagger among the world's best dressed men.
The deadline for winter work grant applications under the old age pensioners housing repair program is February 15. As of January 4 the Provincial Job Office had 5,530 pensioner applications, 4,085 approved totaling 1,403,915 with an average 343 per home.
The 1973 program approves grants including up to 500 for full guaranteed income supplement recipients and up to 1000 for those with provincial social allowances. Totals show 168 grants of 1000, 1202 of 500, 1089 of 400, 465 of 300, 136 of 200, and 999 of 150.
Sandra Davey and Lawrence James Beck united in marriage at Ste. Claire Roman Catholic Church on December 27 1972 in Makaroff Manitoba officiated by Father H Dansereau. The bride wore a white polyester crepe gown with lace trimmed sleeves and carried red ribbon roses. Attendants included Terry Beck and Edward Davey. A reception for about 75 guests followed at Makaroff Hall with toasts and telegrams from relatives.
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