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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
2
A reader criticizes the plan to borrow for the Roblin District Centennial Arena and argues for a balanced allocation between recreation and culture. The letter laments sports dominance and urges funding for music and cultural programs, questioning the tax dollar distribution.
The Dauphin Junior A Hockey Club on behalf of the Junior B Hockey Club apologizes to Roblin and Parkland League members for the conduct of players in a February 16 league game in Roblin. Harold Harris, Sec.-Treas., signs the statement.
Snow Fest 72 at RCI moves along with Sno Queen ticket appeals and snow sculptures. Winter Olympics Week runs Feb 28 through March 3 featuring speed skating sno angel making a 100 yard snow dash toboggan relay and tug of war. Grade 10 and 11 French students seek an exchange trip to Deux Montagnes Quebec with 21 interested so far and plans to raise funds and arrange travel.
A column humorously critiques politicians and public figures. It notes Prime Minister Trudeau calling BC Premier Bennett a bigot and comments on Manitoba Liberal and New Democrat parties running debts around $50 000.
A collage of remarks covers Autopac mail errors, education quotes from Confucius and Emerson, book jacket trends, Manitoba Liberal comeback hopes, DeMolay initiation, Tom Borowski firing at The Uniter, bats in attics as pest control, praise for Minister Leonard Evans, and Trudeau’s label for Stanfield in the St Regis ro tunda.
Multiple messages of appreciation for kindness after bereavements. Thanks extended to churches, choirs, pallbearers, hospital staff, friends, neighbors, relatives, and donors. Special mentions include Rev Oldham Rev Karl McIntyre Rev Fisher and Mr George Trayslaw.
In memory notices for Gordon Arnott who died March 1 1965 and Anna Styba who died February 27 1965. Messages express love, remembrance and ongoing grief from family including mother father brother Robert Betty Shirley and Stan with families.
A whist drive will be held on the Sth of March at 7 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Auditorium. Entry price is $1.50 per couple. Tie each. All are welcome.
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