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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1980
Page
4
A weekly update notes a new office phone line 937 2238 or 4359 and that the author will be away Wednesday for moving Kathy. Session 1 lessons run June 28 to July 4 with registrations due Friday June 27 at 3 p.m. Children’s softball finals are on Thursday and Friday at the Intermediate School. Roller skates have arrived and tennis is expected soon.
Education Minister Keith Cosens announced grants totaling 315 475 to 57 school divisions to support French as a subject of instruction, with funds recoverable from the federal government. In the immediate area Dauphin Ochre 2405, Duck Mountain 790, Swan Valley 1355, Intermountain 2535, Pelly Trail 2465.
The column titled Reggie's Ramblings cites Confucius saying unity defines a nation. It argues a united populace cannot be considered small and reflects on national strength and identity.
At the June 19 Moonshine Daze meeting the committee discussed the recent Giant Bingo and set a July 3 target for a cost breakdown and financial statement. They announced a soccer tournament for the celebration and named Ted Billock as treasurer.
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey and MLA Wally McKenzie approve a 900 grant to Roblin Agricultural Society in Roblin. Funds will buy a leading chute for cattle and horses and help construct a building for the ring master and public address system.
The federal government considers automatic indexation of basic personal income tax exemptions, a program begun in 1974 to combat inflation. Ottawa views it as a potential large expenditure while bureaucrats see it as a tool to adjust tax thresholds against rising prices.
Roger Worth, Director of Public Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, argues against restoring income tax indexing and outlines how repealing exemptions would raise Revenue Canada receipts. He notes a potential $14 billion federal deficit and questions consistency if indexing ends across all inflation adjusted programs.
The Keystone Pioneer Museum Roblin Ladies Auxiliary held their June meeting at Mrs. Doris Johnston’s home with eight attendees. Ann Lunan reported on the Hospital Auxiliary, and she won the contest and the draw. The group plans a food booth during Museum Days July 5 to 7 with each member bringing two pies. The next meeting is September 16 at Vi McIntyre’s home at 1 30 PM.
The Roblin Agricultural Society announces the Martin and Downs Circus will perform twice on Thursday July 17 1980 at 6:00 PM and 8:15 PM on the Roblin Centennial Grounds. Proceeds from ticket sales support local community projects. Advance tickets will be cheaper than at the box office.
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