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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1981
Page
1
About 30 000 Canadians will be la t e r e n d. Personal bankruptcies total about 23 600 and 8 000 business bankruptcies are expected, the highest since the 1930s. Smaller creditors suffer as laws favor banks. Ontario lacks recovery rights that Quebec provides, upsetting suppliers like the $2 000 case.
The lay public knows little about multiple sclerosis the mysterious crippler of young adults. It is often confused with muscular dystrophy which is usually a different disease with distinct causes and progression.
The article outlines multiple sclerosis and its impact on Canadians including symptoms progression and lack of cure. It notes the Canadian MS Society's role and describes a Roblin startup project linking early intervention programs with services from speech therapists and educators, seeking volunteer board and local business involvement.
Larry Kines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kines of Roblin, is the Goose Lake High 1981 valedictorian. An athlete who excels in basketball, he was chosen for the all star team at the Provincial C basketball tournament in Portage la Prairie and plans to study Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Red River Community College.
A report describes services for those with the disease including professional and public education programs. The article notes ongoing efforts to provide assistance and information to affected individuals and the broader community.
The chamber considered a job creation and beautification project asking the town to cover the full cost due to limited funds. A motion to pay nothing and assign responsibility to the town failed, and a new motion was then carried.
The Chamber plans to approach the town for full financial support of the Hire-A Student program and the Moonshine Daze ads for the Labor Day weekend festival. Jim Cox reports Royal Bank and Credit Union attended the last meeting on openings and closings of financial institutions.
The notice promotes hiring a student for one hour two hours or a full day on Friday July 3 calling 987-2792 to arrange. The Odd Job Squad will be available from 10:00 a.m. onward with the house holding an event from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday July 8.
Community organizers promote the H A S week with activities planned across venues and dates. Volunteers coordinate events to boost participation and showcase local programs, aiming for broad turnout and positive engagement.
Miss Anita Styba earned a Bachelor of Human Ecology with Distinction in Clothing and Textiles at the University of Manitoba on May 28, 1981. She won the Shirley Hechter Memorial Award and a Singer Company prize for top standing in Clothing II and IIIA. She is the daughter of Michael and Ethel Styba of Roblin, Manitoba.
Debbie Ashby of Roblin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Ashby, wins the 1981 Nick Yakimishyn Sports Scholarship funded by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24. The $100 award supports education in sports and will be given annually while funds last. Earl Ward presents the cheque as Debbie attends a Legion sponsored program at the Peace Gardens this summer.
Minister Bob Banman announces a 1500 grant to the R.M. of Hillsburg under Recreation Facilities 81 to repair the Bield community centre. The program funds Manitoba communities to improve facilities and safety, with per capita lottery revenue.
Pierre Hatsington, an Iroquois Indian, is linked to the origin of the Yellowhead Pass name. The article traces how the pass between Jasper and Tete Jaune Cache acquired its moniker, a tale familiar to travelers on the CNR and the Yellowhead Highway.
Hunter Hatsington of Caughnawaga led Hudson's Bay Company men to the Smoky River forks in Alberta in 1819 and through the Fraser pass then to Prince George area. He founded Tete Jaune Cache and his name later marked the Yellowhead route. He was killed by Beaver Indians in 1828 on the western mountains.
A hailstorm hit Saturday around 4 p.m. two miles east of Roblin damaging crops and gardens. Ground remained white with hail after the storm.
Mrs Edith Traub welcomed her daughter Lorene and son in law Henry Lyle of Abbotsford B C for a surprise visit. They traveled to Brandon to see Mrs Traub’s daughter Hileen for the weekend and then stayed a few days with Mrs Traub in Roblin before returning home.
A legal information column outlines customs duties for returning Canadians and the risks of undeclared goods. It covers seizure, required receipts, searches, potential double payment, vehicle forfeiture, possible charges, and penalties up to $1000 or one to four years in prison. The guidance notes changes over time and advises expert help.
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