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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1982
Page
7
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce meets to discuss a Manitoba program offering up to 500 dollars for rural business storefront improvements with the province covering two thirds of costs. A committee will oversee Main Street spruce up and decorative street lighting is considered.
M T S brings back two night operators at Roblin after a June 16 review. Western Region General Manager Doug Delgatty cites community safety concerns and union grievances, with added staff to take effect Friday June 18 1982.
At the Roblin Commerce meeting June 16 1982 manageress Sally Case presented a status report on Hire A Student. She noted good local business response and explained the program is an advice and referral service with wage assistance under the Career Internship Program from May to September. Deadline July 12 for Dauphin submissions. Contacts Sally Case 987-2702.
A media group from Winnipeg toured communities in Manitoba’s Parkland Region on June 16. In Russell they visited the C.8.P. Plant at Harrowby hosted by Herbert Schafer and Ray Cuff. The facility nears completion with testing planned before production starts in September and July product purchases for August testing. Steve Demetrow of Preeceville, Sask, was the first contract signer.
The first year of Katimavik involvement was successful and sponsors were recruited for a new year. Initial reports said it was a go but a Saskatoon call suggested Roblin was dropped. A June 4 sponsor meeting invited Katimavik reps to Roblin for a June 6 discussion to clear the air.
The Acadia Concert Band from Winnipeg under Rodney Wied man performed for Roblin Elementary on June 17. The 700-student Acadia program includes 285 in music. stage band has 18 ninth graders chosen from 40. The group toured Holland Russell Brandon Mariapolis Austin and Brandon, earning praise as Manitoba best junior high band with potential Canada beat.
The Roblin Recreation Commission agrees to pilot a career internship for a disabled student with no cost to the commission. Neil Hayes notes potential benefits for both sides after discussions with Ms. Case. Some worry about burden, but past success cited. if it fails, obligations can be dropped. The panel also weighs pool cover options to save about 700 dollars and energy. They urge outreach to Falcon Fabricators and Kenco Industries for possible covers. A Shelter Belt Committee may study wind breaks and tree use. Appointments set for Harold Boughton, Ken Gaber, and Gerald Brook. About 24 acres at the old lagoon site are idle guidance pending drainage and school lease terms.
On June 18 1982 about 385 swimmers and parents attended the turnover ceremony led by the Roblin Kinsmen. Local officials Mayor Lorne Boguski M L A Wally McKenzie and councillors praised the dream realization and the pool’s future challenges while noting community support and ongoing growth.
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