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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1979
Page
1
An advertisement proposes draining Goose Lake to sell land for development. It notes prior actions removing a tennis court area, grandstand, and baseball diamond, and calls for the old school property to be repurposed.
Town plans 75 acres for future growth and higher public use including senior housing and recreation. Proposes selling the old school land for four lots next to a future Senior Citizens Complex one block from Main Street. Skating carnival notes a sequence of performances and awards including queen Ruth Borchardt and princesses Shelly Marzoff and Karen McDuffe.
Town residents argue the lot should remain as public property for future use rather than allowing four houses in other areas. They urge citizens to voice opinions in support of keeping the site for community needs.
Mr and Mrs Laddie Wilson of Barrie Ontario visit the Allan Martin home and spend time with Mrs James Martin.
Evelyn Ostrowski scored 32 points and 24 rebounds in a standout game, joined by Debbie Andres 13 and Pat Piwniak 6 as Bran don players. She earned top ten provincial recognition and an invite to the Winnipeg all star game this Wednesday, becoming the first non Winnipeg-Brandon student in the event. Winnipeg coach also considering Evelyn for the University of Winnipeg, with talks to Debbie and Pat in the future.
Two lectures featured at Ukrainian W A events with Chris Wowchuk showing artificial tulip centerpieces for Easter tea and Mrs Emelia Trufyn presenting Ukr embroidery and jiffy weaving. President Anne Horbay thanked attendees and announced the next meeting for April 4 with lunch by Stella Yellowega and committee members Nellie Boliziuk Chris Wowchuk and Rosie Hawrychuk.
A report covered the Industrial Electrolux vacuum cleaner and the stove fan. A revised cleaning list was discussed along with supper plans requested by a local Bible group. The meeting closed with a hymn and Benediction followed by lunch served by Mrs H Edel and Mrs C Miller.
In the Local Government District of Park officers note a surge in subdivision applications over recent years and discuss the implications for planning and development control.
A council notes 300 lots approved in Ward 7 over the past year and adopts a moratorium on further subdivision applications in Ward 7 for 1979. Next meeting set for Tuesday April 10, 1978 at 1:00 p.m.
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