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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1976
Page
8
An elderly writer recalls a homestead farm on a prairie half section with mixed land use and early 20th century hardships. The column lingers on habitat meaning, Indigenous visits, a Vancouver habitat conference, water and food concerns, and notes on global population and self fertilizing wheat research.
Manitoba agriculture reports moderate to severe flea beetle damage to rapeseed seedling crops across the province. Dry weather, late emergence, and reduced pre planting insecticide effectiveness contribute to losses. Central Manitoba hit hardest as beetles persist through June before a new generation arrives later summer. Insecticides Azinphos methyl and Carbofuran 4.8F are recommended for control with timing tied to harvest.
Forty one 4 H adult leaders will tour Manitoba northwestern agricultural region June 21 24 sponsored by the Manitoba 4 H Club Council The trip covers Dauphin Roblin and Russell areas and honors volunteers from 4 H clubs across the province Leaders will see new areas and share experiences with fellow leaders
The Roblin Book Depot announces a book exchange on May 31 1976 receiving over 1000 books from Dauphin regional headquarters. Included are spring and summer reading titles plus barbecue and outdoor cookery guides. The Depot operates under Parkland Regional Library and serves the public.
About 100 members of the Mani tobareague of the Physically Handi capped attended a Special General Meeting on May 20 1976 at the Kinsmen Centre to express concern over provincial plans to segregate disabled people into combined assessment training and sheltered employment. The resolutions urge integration with tailored support, oppose mixed programs, seek policy modifications to avoid combined services, call for research into inclusive methods, and demand open government consultation with the MLPH and consumer groups.
David Falkowsky was born September 27, 1959 in Yorkton Saskatchewan. He moved to The Pas in 1975 and worked there until his death. He is survived by his father David Falkowsky in San Clara, mother Helga in Winnipeg, brothers Norman The Pas and Martin at home, sisters Joyce Airdr ie Alberta, Arlene Thompson and Lillian at home.
Fred W Starr died suddenly June 8 at 175 Cosburn Ave Toronto born 1906 in Buchanan Sask he lived in Roblin with his wife Eileen and three daughters Diane Marie and Gayle he also leaves sister Amy Mulligan Winnipeg A family memorial service followed by cremation Funeral service was held June 11 1976 at Roblin Knox United Church for David Richard Falkowsky aged 16 who died June 8 in The Pas Rev B J Saint German officiated with interment Roblin District Cemetery Pallbearers Les Shiner Tom Paczkowsky Lloyd and others
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