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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1978
Page
3
The Manitoba Legislature now records daily openings and the 40 minute question period. A videotape unit sits to the left of Speaker Harry Graham as members gather for sessions. The change marks TV’s long awaited entry into provincial politics.
The piece details figures on civil service reductions under the Conservatives, with Norma Price citing 1335 positions across civil servants, term staff, and contract workers. It covers opposition claims of broader vacancy figures, a Sun Life ad dispute involving Norma Price, and the government selling Morden Fine Foods for 1 million after investing 2.8 million. It notes calls to reform dairy records access and regulation of the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, and a proposal to employ inmates on public works to curb crime. It also mentions reassessment deadlines for municipalities and tax payments.
The former home of Mr and Mrs I L Mitchell on 3rd Avenue N W Roblin was moved on June 22 by Nick Britski to a farm setting of Wayne Cockerill about 84 miles north of Roblin near P T H No 83 It was built in 1911 by I L Mitchell and later expanded to a four bedroom second storey addition after 1920 Several Mitchell family members were born and raised in the house before it changed hands to Lorenz Hohle and later Rosie Paul
Tourism minister Banman announces operating grants totaling 164000 from the lotteries trust fund for municipal and community indoor arenas and curling rinks in Manitoba. Grants cover up to 10 of operating costs with caps per facility type. March 31 1978 is the grant deadline and a follow up evaluation of energy use will be conducted.
Mrs. K. Erhardt and reporter summarize weekend air show attendance in Moose Jaw. Mrs. Pat Erhardt and Jenny Diehl visited Saskatoon on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. (text unfinished)
The Son of Sam killer, Berkowitz, received a total 315 year sentence. With good behavior likely reducing time, the lengthy term should keep him off the streets for many years.
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