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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
3
The Rod and Gun Digest highlights spring fishing season with reader letters on angling rules in Manitoba and Ontario, stocking updates for lakes and rivers, and reports on new species introductions. It also includes a Fisheries Report, anecdotes about autographs, and light commentary on hunting and outdoor life.
Ottawa announces a May 17 release for an 8c stamp commemorating the 300th anniversary of Frontenac's appointment as Governor of New France. Designed by Laurent Marquart, the issue features a Quebec City statue by Philippe Hébert with Fort Saint-Louis in the background, with 26 million stamps printed by BA NOC.
A Manitoba column recalls a century of curling feats including a Franklin school rink win led by Reg Freeman and others. It notes prior provincial access debates, mentions a Morden rink, and references a magazine tip. Legislative Hansard quips praise a Louis Riel statue and mocks the session as a big joke.
Manitoba Consumers Bureau warns homeowners to beware unlicenced door to door salesmen in spring home improvements. Minister Al Mackling notes complaints about inflated prices and upfront payments. Verify licences show salesman name firm and merchandise. consumers have four days to cancel via registered letter or in person.
A censored salesman should be reported immediately to the Consumers Bureau. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Consumers' Bureau, 210 Osborne Street North, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C OV8, telephone 956-1010. Long distance charges will be accepted on all station to station calls from any point in the province.
The Manitoba Lotteries Commission handed over 900000 to the Province of Manitoba’s trust account from unaudited profits of the Golden Sweepstakes tied to the Canadian Football and Curling Championships. Attny Gen A H Mackling received the cheque from Commission Chairman Lorne A Leech and Elizabeth Semkin of the Manitoba Wheelchair Sports and Recreational Association, representing over 250 groups selling tickets. Funds in the trust will aid recreational and cultural development. the Manitoba Derby Early Bird draw occurred Friday at 11 am at the Manitoba Theatre Centre with a varied show. Total Derby prize money reaches 355000 for the July 15 Manitoba classic.
Albert Ard age 76 of 29 Mount Royal Court died in a local hospital on March 22 1972. Funeral March 25 at 3 30 p.m. from the Saskatoon Funeral Home Chapel. Surviving wife Hilda and several stepchildren grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born in Teswater Ontario he moved west with WWI service in England and homesteaded at Prairie River before settling in Saskatoon. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
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