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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
4
Work on Goose Lake by Mark '68 began with a general clean up including removing garbage and dead trees. Oxygen samples indicate sufficient levels to support life as depth measurements are tracked for future updates.
Manitoba's newest park opens July 8 near Russell along Highway 83 with a fishing derby July 7–8, outdoor service, water safety demos, and official ceremonies. The Lake of the Prairies facility offers a marina, 100 tent sites, beach, trails, and scenic views.
The Collegiate Capers column notes the Public Relations Minister’s farewell for the summer. It lists staff changes at RCI for the next year with departures of Miss Aitken Miss Long Mr Lowenberger and Mr Wark.
The Kinsmen of Roblin are building a brick washroom and shower facility at Kin Park on Goose Lake for travelers. They are also installing a water purifier for the paddle pool at the seven mile corner and staged a Bikes A-Thon on June 19 to raise funds. KR Paul led fundraising with over 22 per mile while Bob Brown had a spill catching a toe on the pavement.
Roblin Town Council meeting on June Wh 1973 approves free Memorial Wall use for Diamond Jubilee events on June 20 to 24. Agenda includes accounts, by law changes, licenses, a park caretaker contract at 400 dollars, and several building permits for homes and garages. A $50 grant to Asessippi Park Association is also noted.
Recreation Commission met to plan summer programs including swimming lessons with a $3 base fee for the first three family members and $1 for each extra member. Swimmers will ride a bus twice daily to the beach. lessons run August 6 to 17. A baseball clinic featured a film on the 1986 World Series and fielding tips. Liniment League season opener set for 7:30 p.m. with Roblin Hoods Scrubbers Over Forty Men and the Robinettes. Summer Fun Program begins July 3 at 9:30 a.m. with a scavenger hunt parade and optional attendance. Community organizers urged to share events to avoid conflicts.
Constable Gary Williams and Mrs Williams were honored at a farewell gathering in Ebbs Hall as they prepare to move to Thompson Manitoba where he will join the RCMP. The Williamses have lived in Roblin for over four years and served with the Hrown detachment of the AGALP. Mayor P A Newton presented a silver tray as a parting gift and offered best wishes for their new home.
Mr Charles Brade and sons fished near The Pas. Roblin Credit Union added to 4 H Fat Stock Sale buyers list on June 7 at Roblin Auction Mart. Mrs Rose Freeland returned home from Winnipeg trip. Dr S R Jachak and family relocate to Fort Qu Appelle Sask for practice. Glen Puritch earns perfect attendance at Roblin Collegiate for grade eleven completion and celebrates ten straight years without absence plus a near eleven.
The case steamer is now powering a saw for lumber work at the Keystone Pioneer Museum four miles east of Roblin off Highway No. 5. The engine was moved, reassembled, and will display with antiques. A log garage was moved to become a refreshment booth for the four day event. A log cabin once home to the late Charles Dunlop was dismantled near Boggy Creek. Dozens of donations await tagging and display as volunteers plan future involvement.
The RM of Boulton council meeting on June 14 1973 approved paying 50 to the Assessippi Park Association member fee and 75 to Freefield Snow Plow Club for winter plowing. It agreed to formally seek joining Roblin Russell and Valley River Veterinary Districts and to support Parkland Regional Development start up grant for Dr Frank Skinner Arboretum. Council authorized six chairs, planned attendance at the Mid Western Municipal District meeting, advanced 270 to councillors and reeve, reviewed the 1973 budget, and authorized the reeve to speak at the July 6 Municipal Board hearing on word changes. Council also urged reconsideration of Parkland Regional Development Corp joining and approved financial statements. The next meeting is July 12 1973 at 10:00 am.
An article urges young voters to cast their first ballot for the provincial government, stressing the duty to vote and warning against apathy. It recalls sacrifices for freedom and contrasts with dictatorships in Russia Cuba Germany, urging concentrated turnout on Thursday.
Mrs. Yvonne Lestage announces the engagement of Phyllis Fay to Kelly Brent both Roblin natives. The ceremony will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert Saskatchewan on Saturday July 21st at 4 30 with details continued on page 6 column 7.
Mr and Mrs David Pfeifer announce the engagement of their daughter Geraldine Emily to Donald Alexander son of Mr and Mrs Max Melnyk of Togo Saskatchewan The marriage is set for St Pauls Lutheran Church Togo Saskatchewan on Saturday July 14 at 630 pm
The Roblin 60th Jubilee plans move forward with a public program soon. Invitations went to about 1500 former Roblinites and accommodations are being sought. Diamond ring raffle tickets from Heming's Jewellery and bumper stickers are on sale to support the celebration. A letter from Mr and Mrs Knight recalls Roblin’s origins in 1903 and memories of early town life.
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