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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1981
Page
1
Nature provides no protection for an open field once it loses its covering. Drought periods bring wind and water erosion and drifting danger. Land exposure to these forces has caused much suffering, creating deserts and threatening food sources. History shows repeated soil mismanagement and a failure to balance grass, trees, and agricultural land.
The piece urges a national soil conservation policy on the southern prairies. It notes reliance on favorable moisture and warns against neglecting trees and field shelters to prevent erosion. It cites the 1930s drought lessons and urges year round action in Manitoba to avoid deserts and dustbowls.
Government Services Minister Warner Jorgenson announces a nationwide direct purchase order system to cut admin costs and boost rural supplier opportunities. The program, phased in over nine months and in place by March 1981, lets departments buy certain goods directly from local vendors with at least two quotations for purchases over $100, while the Central Purchasing Branch remains to monitor guidelines.
The Roblin Friendship Bible Coffees began in 1974 with three groups and expanded to eleven. They include men women and youth from all faiths and walks of life who meet to read discuss and apply the World’s Greatest Book.
The article urges exposing more youth to job vacancies and invites private businesses and homeowners to offer tasks from an hour to a month. It stresses small jobs are vital and calls for community participation to place youth in employer roles.
Park and the Town of Roblin, with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation playing major roles, welcomed by Jim Short of Roblin District Chamber of Commerce. Architects James and Rollier absent. McMunn & Yates represented by Terry Yates, Marc McMunn, and Dave Ross. Contractors praised for early completion aided by good weather.
The event featured a Bronze Plaque presented by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation officials on behalf of the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation. A flag and flag pole were also gifted. Thirty three occupied suites displayed by residents as lunch and a building tour concluded the evening. Facilities include kitchenettes, spacious rooms, carpeted halls, ramps, laundries, and planned basement storage. Donors included Roblin Insurance, Travel & Realty, Penrose Accountants, Archambault Yury, Royal Bank, and Roblin Parkland Bakery.
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