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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
2
From June 27 to July 4 Canadians across provinces are invited to partake in Canada Week festivities. The period aims to rekindle patriotism and unity, with July 1 as the focal national holiday and reminder of its significance.
A reflective piece contrasts historic scientific discoveries with two personal revelations. It notes Columbus Galileo Harvey and others, then urges individual recognition of sin and reliance on Christ’s atonement for cleansing and peace with God. It cites biblical verses and concludes with the claim that Christ came to save sinners.
A reflection on Canada’s birth in 1867 and its rapid expansion from Atlantic to Pacific. The piece praises federalism, foreign influence, and peaceful status while urging Canadians to embrace liberty, bilingualism, and future growth during Canada Week. It notes political discourse, tobacco ad bans, and assorted local opinions from a lively news page.
J. R. Mitchell criticizes Mr. Wilson and the planning commission for alleged half truths and planned charges. He recalls Hydro inspection fees and questions government subsidies, stating that permits and inspections may not be free and warning about public deception regarding rink versus building permits in Roblin and District.
Manitoba's minister of education warns rising education costs may trigger controls. National Tory leader Robert Stanfield plans to invite Liberal dissenters Kierans and Hellyer to join the Conservative party. A noted scientist questions the lethal dangers of pollution. Manitobans note NDP leaders' flirtation with a Japanese trade delegation and Wafflers' objections to selling Canada. Delegates to the Manitoba Women's Institute seek federal study on women's political equality.
William Holopina died June 12 1971 at Winnipeg General Hospital at age 54. Funeral service June 16 1971 at St John Orthodox Church Shell Valley with Very Rev M Ivanovici presiding. Interment in Shel Valley Parish Cemetery. Survived by wife Vera two daughters four brothers three sisters and two grandchildren.
On June 17 862 head of cattle passed through Roblin Auction Mart 318 cattle 35 sows 9 boars 495 weanling and feeder pigs and 5 horses. Prices listed for butcher steers heifers cows stock cows stock steer calves and veal calves with ranges for feeder pigs bred sows boars and other classes. No sale at Roblin Aution Mart July 1 1971.
The Canadian Wheat Board announced a general quota increase to forty bushels per acre for rapeseed. The ten bushel rise took effect Wednesday June 16 and applies to all delivery points in the designated area, with rapeseed deliveries totaling 53.6 million bushels from August 1 1970 to June 9 1871, nearly double the prior year’s volume.
In memory of Mrs Annie Cox who passed away June 27 1970. The joy we shared remains in our memories and the happiness you gave us keeps you near. Remembered and sadly missed by husband William son Robert daughter in law Beatrice and daughters Marjorie and Lorraine.
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