Rabies Concern Grows as Skunk Population Targeted
The 1964 Canada Agriculture Health of Animals report notes rabies reactors including 127 skunks and other animals. Manitoba authorities urge municipalities to curb skunk populations in Hamiota Shoal Lake area and provide public guidance on vaccines and reporting. A farm building short course is set for March 10–11 at Roblin Masonic Hall to aid farmers in selecting materials and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departments of Health, Wildlife and Agriculture
Canada Department of Agriculture, Health of Animals
Manitoba
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Department Agricultural Engineers
Masonic Hall
Roblin
Wm. Ford Re-elected Chairman of Roblin District Hospital Board
The Roblin District Hospital Governing Board met February 23 in Roblin with W Ford presiding. Eight members attended with Mrs D Bowley representing Hospital Aid. Finance approved January accounts of 5666 62 and officers for 1965 were named including Chairman W Ford Vice Chairman Ina Simpson Secretary Doris Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ford
Roblin District Hospital
W. Ford
D.bowley
Iaa Simpson
Roblin Pee Wee Team Beats Togo 3-1 In Friday Hockey
The Roblin Pee Wee hockey team defeated Togo 3 to 1 at Roblin Arena on Friday. Scorers were Brian Donaldson Clarence Caswell and Spencer Newton with assists by Gordon Keast Ron Harper Jim Clark Larry Cowan and Spencer Newton. Don Paul scored Togo s lone goal with assists to Bob Leung and Jack Erhardt. The Roblin lineup featured Ron Cross in goal and defenders Gordon Keast Dale Doering Ron Harper Malcolm Campbell. The team hosts another game Friday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Cliff Pamedley
Bank of Montreal Opens St. Lazare Branch in Manitoba
The Bank of Montreal opened a St. Lazare office on February 22, the community’s first local bank. It is the 58th BMO branch in Manitoba, operating temporarily at the Town Office. Paul E. Villeneuve, ex accountant at St. Boniface, is named manager, with Howard M. Creedon handling interim duties until his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bank of Montreal
St. Lazare
Manitoba
Paul E. Villeneuve
St. Boniface
Bank
New St. Lazare
Winnipeg
Mr. Villeneuve
Villeneuve
Howard M. Creedon
Saskatchewan
4-H Woodcraft Club Organized at Bield
An organizational meeting at Bield School on February 24 formed a 4-H Woodcraft Club with twelve members. Officers elected were John Lovas president, David Shiner vice president, John Angus secretary, Raymond Shiner treasurer, Ralph Dube reporter. First woodshop set for March 1. residents may still join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bield School
Sebulski
John Lovas
David Shiner
John Angus
Raymond Shiner
Ralph Dube
H. Boughton
Bield
Variety Concert A Success at Roblin Collegiate
Friday night’s program in the Collegiate Auditorium featured a matinee for children, a student-led concert with Isabel Hunter at the piano, and performances by Elaine Robertson, Mr Spear, Ziolkoski, a Grade X tumbling group, folk dances, accordion solos, and the play Masters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Collegiate Student Council
O’ Canada
Isabel Hunter
Elaine ‘Robertson
Dorothy
Spear
Canada
St Vlad's Hockey Sags in Mixed Results Across Matches
St Vlad's played a rash of games with varied outcomes. The College team beat Grandview 6-3 while losing to Winnipegosis 5-4 and Gilbert Plains 1-9. They edged Inglis 64 and triumphed 13-12 over Winnipegosis on home ice. Angusville and Roblin Totems defeated St Vlad's 6-3 and 10-7 respectively, as supporters and lunch providers from Roblin Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League are thanked.
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Grandview
St. Vlad’s
Winnipegosis
Gilbert Plains
Inglis
Inglis St. Vlad’s
Roblin
Earl Ward
Saints
Gt. Vlad’s
Swan River Juveniles
Angusville
Totems
Roblin Totems
Roblin Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League
Agricultural Society To Hold Fair In Roblin July 23rd
A Roblin Agricultural Society general meeting on February 26 set July 23 1965 as the date for the annual fair and sports ground project. Discussions covered land costs, dual ownership, and joint planning with town and rural councils to pool efforts. The December Centennial project and a proposed one project in Roblin were weighed as part of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Roblin
Roblin Agricultural Society
S. Simpson
Boughton
Simpson
J. Martin
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
PAT PRESENTS Weight Loss Tips And Horticulture Meeting
Pat Presents covers weight loss guidance from Barbara Body including fruit desserts moderation and minimal portions with milk and vegetables. It also notes a February Horticultural Society meeting in Roblin with 21 members, reports on the Provincial Convention in Winnipeg, and plans for a local slide competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Body
Horticultural Society
Shell River
P. Nowosad
Vi Laird
Winnipeg
Burke McNeill
North Western
Manitoba Horticultural District
Roblin
Curling notes from Yorkton to Swan River and beyond
Miss Maureen Spear of Sacred Heart Academy visited her Spear family in Yorkton. Bonspiels featured include Foxwarren, MacNutt, Flin Flon, Gilbert Plains and Togo with multiple prize placings. A Winter storm dropped over five inches of snow, blocking roads and halting traffic. High school rink from Swan River advanced to Neepawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Spear
Sacred Heart Academy
Yorkton, Sask
L. I. Spear
Betty Boyce
Hazel Mitchel
Gwen Hilland
Helen Newton
Swan River
Neepawa
Cockerill Rink Captures First In One Day Bonspiel
The Roblin Legion Auxiliary hosted the San Clara Auxiliary for a one day bonspiel on Monday March 1. Twelve rinks competed with Mary Cockerill's foursome winning the Roblin Forest Products trophy. Gwen Pritchard's crew won the second event with prizes awarded to multiple teams and a pot luck supper concluding the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Legion Auxiliary
San Clara Auxiliary
Mary Cockerill
Ruth Sanders
Lettie Watson
Town Council Approves Sub-Division Plan and Budgets
Town council holds Feb 1 meeting chaired by F A Newton. They pass January accounts for water works, construction and general funds, grant $10 for Parkland Festival, approve rink rental fee for Ice Carnival, and authorize grant applications for Roblin Band and Roblin Legion. Final subdivision approval granted for part of Sec 8 26 28 and in principle for Block 22 Plan 558. next meeting March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Newton
Art Currey
Len Olson
Winnipeg
Roblin Band
Roblin Legion
Fitness Branch
Laurie
S.E
B. A. Balehen
M.L.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Your Ag
Harold Boughton
Ag. Rep
Ina Simpson
J. Stewart
E. Jory
Roblin Pee Wee
Togo
RED Cross
Petra Burka
Rochester
N. Y
Petra
Toronto
New City Hall
St. Vlad‘s
Pat
Patricks McAuley
Your District Home Economist
Dorothy Sawyer
Vera Dillin
Marge Kelso
Liz ‘Bruce
Norm Einarson
Lawrence Dietrich
Mervin Mickelson
Jim Ready
Graham ‘Mitchell
Bill Dayson
Bob Staple
Bob Cross
Millie Misener
Julie Mitchell
Mavis Ready
Elsie Einarson
Dorothy Douglas
Flin Flon
Barry Bakken
Donna Ward
Brandon
Mrs
Walter Ward
Cockerill Rink
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