Nine Rabies Infected Animals Caught Since May End
Manitoba Health confirms nine skunks tested positive for rabies with the latest capture in Hamiota. Roblin faces stray animal issues with three reported dog bites and a fringe vaccination clinic at 7.50. Thirty animals were vaccinated, many pets from rural areas. Council may consider action. no dog catcher yet. Next council meeting set for August 24, 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel LaFramboise
Manitoba Department of Health
Hamiota
Roblin
Veterinary Services
Bill McCauley
Roblin Review
McCauley
Betty Nykyforak
Nykyforak
Conviction Likely In Two Of Three Shingoose Cases
Fred Daniel Shingoose of the Valley River Reserve faces break and enter theft charges with Patrick Shingoose also charged. The court denied dismissal and remanded until August 17, 1983, hoping Patrick may be available. Shingoose earlier faced separate fines for assaulting Darlene Severite and for intoxication with concealed drugs, with penalties set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Daniel Shingoose
Valley River Reserve
Patrick Shingoose
Shingoose
Daniel
Grandview
Darlene Severite
Mr. Shingoose
Miss Severite
Roblin Chamber honors Michel LaFramboise at July meeting
The Roblin District Chamber of Commerce presented a token of appreciation to Michel LaFramboise, staff writer for the Roblin Review, at the July 20 meeting. He leaves at month’s end for a bigger opportunity after two years of service including festival work and Moonshine Daze. He was active in Toastmasters and served as Communications Chairman, a role now open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
New Plumbing Heating Firm Opens In Roblin
Sunshine Plumbing and Heating, started by Earl and Claire Bulbuck, operates east of Cox's Food Store on Fourth Avenue N W Roblin. The brothers bring seventeen years of local plumbing and heating experience with Inter provincial plumbing licenses and Manitoba Saskatchewan gas licenses. Claire also holds a sheet metal license. They serve new construction, commercial projects and residential repairs and will travel to any job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Plumbing and Heating
Bulbuck Brothers
Earl and
Claire
Cox's
Fourth Avenue N.W
Roblin
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Claire Bulbuck
Earl Bulbuck
Roblin Review
Earl
Local Dealer Swims for 12 Ton
Roblin RCMP report an active weekend from the Call of the Wild traffic. Sgt. Bill McRae notes many speeders and impaired drivers with accidents. One vehicle burned west of Roblin on Highway 6 four miles, Wayne Benchereski owner, Roblin Fire Department response, no injuries. Two unrelated incidents saw Don Cross tow two overturned vehicles near Call of the Wild, injuries not reported. Alex Halushka of Jedburgh mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin R.C.M.P
Bill McRae
Highway No. 6
Roblin
Wayne Benchereski
Roblin Review Introduces New Staff Writer Ernie Senko
The Roblin Review announces Ernie Senko as a new staff writer. He and his wife plan to move to Roblin at the end of July or early August. He has already contributed articles to this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Senko
Roblin
Ernie
Roblin 66th Fair Parade Delights Crowds After Late Start
The Roblin 66th annual Fair Parade started late due to judging problems but drew crowds with candy handouts and music. About thirty entries from Yorkton and Winnipeg joined the July 25, 1983 event, led by Mayor Lorne Boguski and MLA Wally McKenzie. Winners included Parkway Co-op for Best Commercial, Gaber’s mud crew for Best Comedy, 60 & Over Club for Best Service, Uncle Tom’s Restaurant for Best Individual, and Roblin Silver Spurs for Best 4-H entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Yorkton
Winnipeg
Hve
Sunny Sklea
Lorne
Roblin's
Silver Spurs
Ray Fisher
Heather Davis
Ruth Purdy
Russell
Jaccalyn Carriere
Daddy Hubert
Gaber
Darlene Zimmer
Lee Gaber
Shaunene Gaber
Mike Gaber
Bernice Diamond
Gaylene
Norma Hijkoop
Town Pins Coming In For Roblin Chamber Initiatives
At the July 20 1983 Roblin Chamber meeting President Dave Church reports strong regional chamber interest in a joint meeting on regional concerns. Town signage progress includes a main map panel. a parade delay shelved the silent sign project. Tourism booth upgrades show increased activity with new signs. 500 logo pins ordered for Roblin Agricultural Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dave Church
Parkland
Church
Roblin
Jim Short
President Church
Riding Mountain
Weather Woes Hit 30 Mile Stretch Of Farmland
Odd conditions over recent months have left farmers wary as hailstorms disrupted a 30 mile stretch of farmland. Reports describe repeated hail strikes causing crop damage and uncertain prospects for the coming season.
Local RCMP Welcomes New Roblin Officer Powers
Constable James Power is the new full time RCMP officer stationed in Roblin replacing Constable Daniel Lassard who moved to The Pas Manitoba. Power, from Stephenville Newfoundland, has three years at Thompson and plans a three to four year stay in Roblin. He is married to Elaine with two daughters Jennifer 7 and Brenda 2. His hobbies include floor hockey broomball ping pong fishing and hunting. The Roblin area faces crop damage from a severe hail storm July 16 1983 spanning about 30 miles with hail the size of baseballs and golf balls damaging homes roofs windows and vehicles in Silver Beach Dropmore MacNutt Calder Sask England Inglis Shell Valley Rochedale area. Insurance claims expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Power
R.C.M.P
Roblin
Daniel Lassard
Pas
Mr. Powers
Thompson
Manitoba
Power
Elaine
Jennifer
Brenda
Stephenville
Newfoundland
Lake of the Prairies
Roblin Review
Harold Boughton
Silver Beach
Dropmore
Mac-Nutt
Calder
Saskatchewan
Inglis
Shell Valley
Old
Rochedale
Irwin Young
Bob Digby
Walter Kurtenbach
Mr. Boughton
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Roblin Review Ltd
1St Ave
N.W
Roblin, Man
12 TON
Alex Halushka
Jedburgh
Saskat
Weller
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