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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1979
Page
3
Robert Bertrand, Director of Investigation and Research enforcing Canada's Combines Investigation Act, uses his academic credentials to shield independent Canadian businesses from pressure by multinational giants while pursuing aggressive enforcement and advocacy.
Bertrand denounces big business as he pushes for tougher competition law to curb price manipulation and double pricing. He points to Northern Electric and other sectors as examples where multinationals squeeze small firms, arguing small and medium firms drive Canada’s economy and need protection now.
The Western Board of Music released January and February exam results. In theory, Grade IV first class honours went to Carla Murray Debbie Andres and Hope Cockerill. Grade III first class honours included Rachel Borchardt and Leslie Davis among others. Grade II first class honours listed Darwin Ziprick. Grade I first class honours awarded to Audra Kosinsky Carla Johnston Arlene Weeres and Donna Lowe.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Stinson returned Friday after a fifteen day Florida trip visiting Tampa Orlando Clearwater Bay Cypress Gardens Busch Gardens Sunken Gardens Sea World and Circus World and a Kapok Tree tour. They sampled orange and grapefruit products on trolley tours then visited Toronto for two weeks with relatives and a few days in Winnipeg. Alvin Bach of Tilley Alberta visited Roblin and Makaroff to renew acquaintances.
Nine Saturday games produced several upsets with Roblin and Flin Flon advancing. Sunday finals saw Flin Flon win 8 0 to reach the finals while Swan River and Thompson King Miners forfeited their matches allowing Roblin to claim the Manisaskan Cup. Kamsack won the Consolation 9 0 over The Pas to take the Super Plumbing & Heating trophy. Final game delayed by storm after three Sunday matches.
National trends show land purchases dominating 1976 77 and 1977 78 loan approvals while new units and land purchases drive 1978 79 activity. Age of borrowers skews younger with most under 35. Northwest Manitoba service centers Dauphin Swan River and two agents list municipalities and local government districts.
Refusal to ice on time led to a late start at 8 with Flin Flon defeating their opponent 5–0 to claim the Atomic Cup. Ted Demkin earned Best goalkeeper while Mike Thorley of Flin Flon took Most Ability and Sportsmanship. Medals and certificates were awarded. volunteers aided billeted players and organizers despite a storm.
Charlene Falkiner wins this week’s Kinsmith 400 Club with a 500 prize in the final draw of the series.
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