This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1981
Page
1
The piece argues high interest rates hurt productive businesses while banks push pricey loans for consumer purchases. It notes inflation at 12 to 13 percent, 900,000 unemployed, and energy policy debates delaying tar sands projects. It cites Roger Worth of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
A reader alert notes a knock at the door offering a free gift as a sales demo. Manitoba Consumers warns such gifts must be truly free and urges vigilance against pressure tactics during home or temporary display pitches.
The article outlines consumer cautions for Manitoba door to door sales. It notes gifts used to induce purchases, four day cancellation rules with written notice, and the need to see a direct selling licence. It also provides contact numbers for the Consumers' Bureau and stresses verifying licenses and avoiding cash deposits. The Roblin Review urges subscription renewal.
The 5th Session of Manitoba's 31st Legislature ended around 3:30 a.m. May 27 1981 with the NDP opposing the Lyon government. Highlights include a $2.3 billion main estimate, formation of a Progressive Party by three NDP defectors, and major projects like a $1.5 billion potash mine near McAuley and a $500 million smelter feasibility study. The piece also notes education funding boosts, Western Power Grid talks, and ongoing constitutional debate with Prime Minister Trudeau’s package.
Provincial Government through the New Horizons program funds a P A system store fridge and furniture for the Inglis Centre. The centre now hosts bingo meetings library card games pool shuffleboard thrift shop bake sales plant sales bridal showers and more with courses and clinics planned.
The town denied the request for a pedestrian corridor on March 4 and 5 citing insufficient traffic. Councillor Harold Boughton reported low school traffic during the period. Licenses issued to Keith Cockerill welding, Dauphin Spray On Applicators roofing and insulation, Nick Pitz construction, and Alex Abramoff stucco. Concerns over dandelions led to lawnmower trimming as remedy. Deputy Mayor Brade proposed paving gravel between 4th Street and the fire hall slab for safer turns in summer. Councillor Nykyforak urged curb controls such as speed bumps for Memorial Hall parking amid tire spinning and glass breaking. Boughton noted ongoing town discussions.
The Manitoba Department of Energy and Mines releases a three part Fuel Economy Calculator And Log to aid motorists in saving fuel and money. The compact pocket size guide includes a calculator, a mileage and fuel log, and tips for better gas mileage. Free distribution through Manitoba outlets and The Energy Information Centre contact details are provided for individuals, companies, and government offices.
Mr and Mrs S H Smith and Mrs Sadie Staple announce the engagement of Rosiland Smith to Brian Staple. The wedding is planned for August 30.
Dan and Eleanor Zimmer announce the birth of daughter Stacy Lenore on May 18 at Charles Camsell Hospital Edmonton Alberta weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. She joins siblings Amber and Derrick. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Nowosad and Mr and Mrs Herman Zimmer.
A historical note explains a common superstition that money would come if one's palms itched. The belief reflects folk wisdom about fortune, luck, and cash flow in everyday life.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.