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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1954
Page
4
A Manitoba observer celebrates Pilot Mound’s 75th settlement anniversary and 50th town incorporation, praising lasting community loyalty. The piece recalls pioneer days, wartime relief, and a younger generation joining in to honor founders, with plans for a future-focused follow-up.
Americans spend about 53 dollars on Canada trips longer than 48 hours while Canadians crossing the border spend about 85 dollars. The Canadian Forestry Association notes long summer stays and hunting and fishing drive the bulk of American expenditures. Forest fires threaten the appeal, with 80 percent caused by carelessness, undermining tourist dollars.
The Manitoba Power Commission reports June progress behind normal due to weather. A violent early June wind storm damaged eastern transmission lines, with hundreds of miles affected and weeks of repairs needed. Glenboro area faced wind and hail disruption but repairs are complete, while the Parkdale Neepawa 115,000 volt line delays persist and the Manitou Boissevain main line work has been finished and a new 66,000 volt tie line erected.
Electric service expanded between Portage la Prairie and Macdonald and extended to Franklin Argyle Strathcona Riverside municipalities. Summer camp owners at Manhattan Beach and Pelican Lake gained access. In June the commission distributed 37,092,800 kilowatt hours, up over last year by more than 15 percent.
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