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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1980
Page
1
Canadian water safety message urges learning to swim as defense against drownings. Drowning is Canada’s third leading cause of accidental deaths with over 900 deaths annually. Emphasizes safety steps and supervision during Water Safety Week June 1 to 7.
The guide warns to swim only in supervised or well checked areas and to watch children at all times near water. Do not swim alone, avoid fatigue and heat, swim in daylight, check depth before diving, don’t use inner tubes for non swimmers, and know rescue breathing. contact the Red Cross for safety classes.
The Horticultural Society stayed active in April and May with a house plant display. At a regular meeting an information session with local nurseryman Hugh Skinner drew community members to learn about new fruit tree varieties and small fruits in seed catalogs. Thirty four Junior Gardeners joined the group with hope of receiving more opportunities.
Jasper hosts annual plant sale on May 31 with Parkway Co op Promotion day raising 158.95 for Peony Show and August Flower Show expenses. In June the Hot Line Horticultural members from Manitoba join Roblin for a talk by an Agricultural Office specialist on plant disease and insect control at Zorra school. Visitors welcome.
Urgent Manitoba Forestry Association reminder urges increased care with all fires including barbecues. Wild fires threaten communities forests wildlife habitats and future timber value. Follow Smokey Bear rules and take personal responsibility to prevent fires now.
Co operative Development Minister Bob Banman introduced a bill to amend the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act in the Legislature. He called the changes housekeeping and aligned the act with other legislation like the Corporations Act to improve flexibility amid financial pressures. the amendments have approval from credit union executives.
Some fruit trees and ornamental trees and shrubs sold in Manitoba are only suitable for the milder climate. Growers advise selecting varieties adapted to gentler winters and shorter growing seasons to ensure healthy growth and fruiting.
The document notes that certain varieties from British Columbia and Ontario are not suitable for Manitoba and may suffer winter damage or stunted growth. Manitoba Agriculture provides recommended lists of fruit trees and ornamental trees and shrubs prepared by committees of the Manitoba Horticulture.
The municipal council notes revised plant lists require five years of Manitoba climate testing. Publications are available from The Distribution Centre, 411 York Avenue, Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 1P5, or by calling 944-3845 in Winnipeg.
Mr. and Mrs. Baldur Oliver of Winnipeg declare the engagement of their daughter Nancy Sigrid to Courtland Reid, son of Mrs. Eunice Reyda and the late Vince Reyda of Roblin. Wedding planned July 19 1980 at 5 p.m. Regents Park United Church Winnipeg Manitoba.
Chainl notes Mrs M Jolliffe returned home last week from a city visit with Mr and Mrs Gillies Mr and Mrs Alan Grundy Mrs Helen Grundy who arrived from Cornwall Ontario and Mr and Mrs Ed Scribner and daughters Lisa and Karen. A short trip to Grand Forks and Fargo ND for shopping and sightseeing followed. River Rouge boat cruises began for the summer with a pleasant Sunday afternoon cruise.
Continuation of the Lagoon by law story notes unlicensed business payments as a problem and suggests reminders. The council passes a resolution to rehire Grace Bowley as Kin Park caretaker for the summer and approves a commemorative memento for Alfred Dixon on his 100th birthday. Moonshine Daze street access is tabled pending bus routes and alternate locations. Deputy fire chief Charles Brade urges cleanup of old fires as a serious hazard. Councillor Randy Langley adds further points.
Residents in the Hilland development urge the city to erect street signs in their area and other new developments lacking signage. The campaign highlights safety concerns and navigational aid for residents and visitors.
Continuation of an article notes advance tickets for a donkey baseball event are available at Macleods and Link Hard.
The Lions Club invites participation in a fundraising event with a door prize possibly a donkey ride and proceeds directed to the Jaws of Life rescue tool project. Proceeds aim to aid emergency services and life saving equipment.
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