Nominating meeting in Roblin weighs party choice
Residents gather at St. Vlad's Brother Michael Auditorium for Progressive Conservative nomination. Three candidates Bill Galloway Eltie Pearce and Lorne Boguski seek the riding's next MP as five meetings unfold across the district. Voters hear issue positions and connect local funding questions to national politics.
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Kim Campbell
St. Vlad
Michael
Progressive Conservative Party
Bill Galloway
Swan River
Eltie Pearce
Alonso
Lorne Boguski
Roblin
Boonies
Canada
House of Commons
Brian Mulroney
Dauphin-Swan River
Campbell
Canadiens win Stanley Cup in 24th history title
The Montreal Canadiens clinched la Coupe Stanley for the 24th time in a century of play, dominating the playoff scene as Wayne Gretzky faced tough luck. The Canadiens endured rough play with broken glass and persistent pressure, securing the championship.
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Montreal Canadiens
Gretzky
Pembina Valley Water Suit Prompts Shell River Input
The RM of Shell River Council seeks public input on the Pembina Valley Regional Water Supply Proposal with concerns about lake appearance, wildlife habitat, tributaries feeding Lake of the Prairies, fishing, bank erosion, and impacts on nearby businesses and cottages. Public hearings are at Russell Inn June 22 7 10 p.m. June 23 1 5 and 7 10 p.m. and June 24 9 a.m. if required.
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Manitoba
Pembina Valley
Council of the
RM of Shell River
Prairies
Lake of the Prairies
Russell Inn
Wasteful road project in Shell River area
A reader criticizes Shell River municipality for a road build that left water on the roadside and created soft spots. The writer alleges improper drainage, beaver dam issues, and unsuitable rock placement, urging councillors to resign and praising the Department of Highways for proper drainage and durable construction.
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Shell River
Department of Highways
Canada’s Conservatives choose new Prime Minister this Sunday
The piece questions whether a change at the top will alter a decade of Conservative governance. It probes potential shifts in deficit reduction, party discipline, democratic reforms, MP pensions, patronage, and the appeal of Liberal and NDP challengers versus continued politics as usual.
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Canada
House of Commons
Jean Chrétien
Audrey McLaughlin
New Democrats
Prairie chiefs of Leroy model neighborly spirit for Serbs and Croats
A Manitoba reminiscence highlights the Old Chiefs of Leroy and district who built a food producing project to fund an artificial ice plant while demonstrating farming techniques to 3000 visitors. The piece celebrates community acts from Penawa to Devon and Piney, praising local colleges and volunteers for charity meals, a voice activated computer for a disabled student, and emergency water support during a fire.
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Leroy
District
Direct Tech
Watson Witness
Pinawa Channel
Edmonton
Devon
Leduc
Devon Dispatch
Steinbach
Jamie Kraynyk
Piney
Jamie
Piney Legion
Lions
Rotary
Rivers Gazette
Phil Sykes
Phil
Smokies
Letter Policy for The Roblin Review Submissions
The Roblin Review invites letters to the editor and requires signatures and a daytime phone number for verification. Submissions can be mailed to Box 938 Roblin MB R0L 1P0 or faxed to 204 937 8212 for processing.
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