Manitoba bilingualism row stirs Roblin Russell MLA plea
W. McKenzie M L A for Roblin Russell reports Opposition Leader Lyon urging Pawley to drop a constitutional bilingualism amendment. Lyon warns the measure could irreversibly alter Manitoba’s social fabric and cites private talks with federal officials and Franco Manitoban groups. He urges listening to rural municipalities and constituents before rushing the change. Doern in Elmwood accuses N D P colleagues of cutting his staff and blocking access to media as he opposes the plan.
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Pawley
Lyon
Canada
Manitoba
N.D.P
Bate
Penner
Truden
Serge Joyal
Franco Manitoban Society
Manitoba Government Employees' Association
Russ Doern
Elmwood
M.L.A
Roblin
House
Walding
Doern
Russ
Critical letter denounces Shellmouth over bilingual province move
In the Roblin Review July issue a letter attacks the R M of Shellmouth for opposing a provincial plan to make Manitoba bilingual, criticizing the municipality's stance amid the provincial government push.
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Roblin Review
R. M
Shellmouth
Manitoba
Debate over bilingualism sparks letters from Shellmouth
A letter writer questions anonymity in a Shellmouth council dispute on Manitoba bilingual policy. The piece defends one official language, English, cites Canadian unity and immigration, and rails against bilingualism and party politics in Manitoba and Canada.
Letter to the Editor omission noted in 1983 Roblin issue
The Roblin Review published a July 6 1983 letter titled Canadian Only with missing author name later provided as Michael Foot Winnipeg Man In other items Wayne and Brenda Yakimishyn announce the birth of Sara Mae on June 16 1983 at Dauphin General Hospital weighing 6 lbs with sisters Larissa and Kristy Grandparents Mr and Mrs Michael J Yakimishyn and Mr and Mrs Harold Edel Roblin Return of Keith Vina Cockerill and sons Shawn and Shane from a West Canada trip with daughters Kerry and Bonnie of Medicine Hat
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Roblin
Peter Warren
N.D.P
Trudeau
Ottawa
Canada
Howard Pawley
Roblin Review
Michael Foot
Winnipeg
Man
Wayne
Brenda Yakimishyn
Sara Mae
Dauphin General Hospital
Larissa
Kristy
Michael J. Yakimishyn
Harold Edel
Keith
Vina Cockerill
Shawn
Shane
Lynn Lake
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Points West
Kerry
Bonnie
Roblin Town Profile and Canadian Pride Note
Local write up celebrates Roblin as a lively progressive town with strong neighborly commerce. The author likens pride in heritage to Pauline Johnson and Canada, inviting comments or critique and providing contact for correspondence.
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Derstand
Roblin
Pauline Johnson
Canada
Minnie Mack Box
Langenburg
Sask
Cromarty Housewarming for Archie Harlow Guests
Shirley Becker-Reporter notes a Cromarty housewarming Wednesday July 13 for Mr. and Mrs. Archie Harlow with a gift from Charlie Kelly and a lunch to conclude. Visitors to Philip Becker's home include Art McCall, Wayne Becker, Glen Becker and family. New residents Monty and Joanne Cockerill welcomed. sympathies extended to Mae Evans and Edith Nott on Ethel Johnston’s death.
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Shirley Becker
Archie Harlow
Cromarty
Charlie Kelly
Philip Becker
Art McCall
Saskatoon
Wayne Becker
Calder
Glen Becker
Yorkton
Monty
Joanne Cockerill
Mae Evans
Edith Nott
Ethel Johnston
Grenfell, Sask
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Bield
Zimmer
Chad Leine
Ee Eagle
San Clara
Neil Stewart
Peast
Lontrel
Texaco
Roblin, Manitoba
G. G. Brisson
c/o
Texaco Canada Inc
First Avenue
N.E. Dauphin
Wilfred Davis
Swan River
Jim Pyott
K.c.’S Welding
Keith Cockerill
Gehl
T Bird
TEMPO
Brougham
Ranger
Newtrucks
Cardeager
Cardenger
Ford/ Mercury
Ford Mercury
2Nd Ave
N.W
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