Tourist Promotion Meeting Slated For Dauphin
Parkland Development Corp plans a Dauphin meeting for all regional Chambers of Commerce. General Manager Ron Kinney says the session will discuss circle tours information booths and a regional brochure to attract more tourists. He stresses timely planning and offers consultative help to members choosing Centennial projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Manitoba
Parkland Development Corporation
Ron Kinney
Chamber of Commerce
Parkland
Kinney
Open House Showcases Roblin Intermediate School
Parents of pupils from Grades 4 to 8 visited the new Roblin Intermediate School on May 5 to tour displays in maths language arts social studies science and view student projects. About 430 parents attended as staff hosted lunch in the gymnasium auditorium and the official opening date is to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Intermountain School Board
Assiniboine Sonnettes 4-H Club Yorkton Tour Report
On April 11 1969 twenty three members of the Assiniboine Sonnettes 4-H Club from Rochdale and Dropmore toured Yorkton Saskatchewan. They visited Yorkton Regional High CJGX CROS SESS TV Yorkton Psychiatric Centre and Sacred Heart Academy then enjoyed dinner at A and W and shopping at County Fair.
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Assiniboine Sonnéttes 4H Club
Rochdale
Dropmore
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Burke MacNeil
George Hunter
Burke McNeil
Jim Robertson
Patricia Dietrich
Pete Petersen
CJGX
Croscess
Sacred Heart Academy
Kinsmen Sponsor Student For Kin Hi Leadership Camp
Roblin Kinsmen Club announces sponsoring one high school student to the 7th Annual Kin-Hi Leadership Camp at Quetico Centre July 27 to August 9. The program aims to build democratic leadership and personal growth through two weeks of small group work, skill sessions, and outdoor activities involving youth ages 15 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Andres
Roblin
Danny Kostick
Kin-Hi
Kinsmen
Manitoba
Ontario
Quetico Centre
J. Layng
Kinsmen Club
Town Notes On Visits And A Wedding In Yorkton
ARQUND TOWN reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. George Watson of Chiliwack B C en route to Dauphin. Mrs. Vicky MacInally returns from St Boniface Hospital after open heart surgery. families from Calgary Winnipeg Glenella and Yorkton share events including the wedding of Lorna Boyce to Dick Brock in Yorkton with many relatives visiting and caring for a hospitalized matriarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watson
Chiliwack
B. C
T. J. A. Watson
Dauphin
Vicky MacInally
St. Boniface Hospital
R. Inglis
Ernie
Calgary
W. A. Boyce
Jim Mitchell
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Donna Oliphant
Walter Clement
Gay Mitchell
Elizabeth Bruce
Murray Shearer
Swan River
Boyces
Lorna Boyce
Dick Brock
Yorkton
Walter Leflar
David
Wm. Leflar
Stan Stoughton
Glenella
Man
Walter Leslar
Roblin Collegiate Awards Driver Education Class
Roblin Collegiate held its first driver training course offering 25 hours in class 8 hours in car observation and 8 hours behind the wheel. Eighteen of twenty students completed the course and passed the driving test earning certificates and trophies for top marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Collegiate
Cross Town Motors
Emil Sebulski
Birth Announcement Cryssa Anne Horbay Arrives
Gerald and Myrtle Horbay announce the birth of daughter Cryssa Anne on April 24 1969 at Roblin and District Hospital weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Sincere thanks to Dr Layng and Dr Paul and the nursing staff.
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Gerald
Myrtle Horbay
Cryssa Anne
Layng and
Paul
Roblin and District Hospital
Fire department reports three calls in late April and early May
Roblin Fire Department answered three calls from April 30 to May 3. The first was at Frank Dayson's farm 30 miles northeast of Roblin where stubble burning drifted into a poplar bluff endangering two houses a barn and other buildings. The next call May 1 noon involved a hydro pole on 2nd Ave East. May 3 at 6 55 p m a grass fire east of 3rd Ave East confined to grass with an old barn remains burning.
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Roblin
Frank Dayson
Dayson
2Nd Ave
3Rd Ave
Roblin Kinsmen Hockey Pool Winners Crowned
The Kinsmen Club of Roblin announced winners of its hockey pool tied to the Stanley Cup final between the Montreal Canadiens and the St Louis Blues.
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Roblin Kinsmen Hockey
Roblin
Montreal Canadiens
St. Louis Blues
Roblin Gun Club shoots warm up to winter
Fourteen members participated with about twenty present as the evening progressed. Four Dauphin visitors Walter Govan Floyd Ash Wilbur Ash Pete Munson joined. Six events of 25 shots each had nearly full posts. Final miss out won by Pete Munson with long range shooting. Bergmalid
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Gun Club
Dauphin
Walter Govan
Floyd Ash
Wilbur Ash
Pete Munson
Brent Lees
Walter Gorana
al Allanson
Walter Fowler
Paul Laliberte
Bob Agar
Bill Case
Brian Davis
Wilfred Bouvier
Roblin 0. O. R. P. Install New Officers and Honors
Betty Paley installed as Honored Royal Lady of Roblin 0. O. R. P. on May 1 with District Deputy Mabel MacDonald and Lady Enid Parasuik officiating. Edna Sims bids farewell after a successful term, receiving a past honored royal lady’s jewel. New officers include Gladys MacLeod, Isabel Hilland, Mary Kelso, Pauline Crabb, Helena Kines, Mary Perry, and others. Paley reports 243 dollars raised for Easter Seal Fund. Royal Purple members attend Roblin United Church service for Memorial Day.
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Betty Paley
Royal Lady of
Roblin
O.R.P
Mabel MacDonald
Enid Parasuik
Russell Lodge No. 152
0.O.R.P
H.R.L
Edna Sims
Lady Sims
Keast
Davis
Gladys MacLeod
Ordella Henderson
Connie Keast
Isabel Hilland
Mary Kelso
Pauline Crabb
Helena Kines
Mary Perry
Mary. McNeill
Rose Ziolkoski
Stella Peteleski
Bertha Davis
Lady Paley
Roblin Royal Purple
The
Royal Purple
United Church of Roblin
Law and Order Bible Lecture Draws 746 in Dauphin
Jehovah's Witnesses host a Bible lecture titled Law and Order When and How at Colonel Barker School Dauphin drawing 746 attendees. Speaker A Grant of Watch Tower Society argues rulers fail to bring lasting order and urges reliance on God. Free six month home Bible study offered for those interested.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Colonel Barker
Dauphin
A. Grant
Watchtower Society
God
Manitoba ombudsman bill would extend powers across government
Manitoba moves to empower a public ombudsman with authority to investigate decisions and acts in all departments and agencies. The bill requires written complaints and sets conditions on eligibility, age, and removal, while highlighting anticipated broad oversight and protection for aggrieved individuals. The session also features Dakota governors praising Manitoba’s growth and the introduction of the Resources Conservation Act to guide municipal natural resource planning.
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Manitoba
House
Ombudsman
Public Protector
Cabinet
South and
North Dakota
Dakotas
Midwest
Saskatchewan
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
North America
Douglas Watt
Canada Safety Week Campaign Calls Preventable Child Accidents
The Canada Safety Council sponsors National Safety Week May 4 to 10 to curb child deaths from accidents. Home hazards often cause injuries from cleaners, pot handles, plastic bags, medicines, and bikes. Emphasizes education and prevention to keep children safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Safety Council
Johnny
Gilbert Plains Elementary opens after 1969 opening events
A capacity crowd of about 700 attended the official opening of Gilbert Plains Elementary School on April 25. The 36 classroom facility, cost about $22,600 per classroom, features science and special education rooms, a gym auditorium, library and multi purpose spaces.
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Gilbert Plains
Brickburn Consolidated
Intermediate Unitary Division Board
Brickburn
Gaboury, Lussier
Sigurd
Winnipeg
Schentag Construction and Supply Limited
Esterhazy
Saskatchewan
Brickburn School
Mr Manitoba To Speak At District Convention Here
Mr M J G McMullen Executive Director of the Manitoba Travel and Convention Association and former Manitoba Chambers of Commerce manager will be guest speaker at the Roblin Russell Womens Institute District Convention in Mid May. He received the 1963 Golden Boys Good Citizenship Award from the Lieutenant Governor and was named Mr Manitoba for his service. His travelogue Meeting the Challenge of Change in Community Life will interest those involved with plans for the Centennial next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. G. McMullen
Manitoba Travel and Convention Association
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Roblin-Russell Women’s Institute
McMullen
Manitoba
Golden Boys
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Assiniboine Sonnettes 4-H Club
A and W
Mr. Boughton
Miss Murray
Petersen
McNeil
Assiniboine Sonnettes
Dropmore Hall
Loretta Ziebart
Arqund Town
Sebulski
Bob Cross
Brenda Simai
Ian Hunter
Sonja Boguski
Grandview
Sask
C. Traub
Togo
R. S. Lititick
Dalphin
W. Lizotte
San Clara
Legislative Briefs
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A. Roblin Constituency
Consumer Affairs
Jack Carroll
Joan
Joan Dickin
Gilbert Plains Elementary School
W. Maksymetz
Intermountain School
Keith Young
St. Paul’s United Church
Maksymetz
W. Ash
J. Crowe
R. Hamilton
R. Michaluk
F. Hewsko
Lloyd Smith
Smith
R. Eastcott
Randell
M.L.A
Ethelbert Plains
M. Kawchuk
R. Dodds
O. Ziolkoski
S. E. McLean
McLean
Frank Sigurdson
Sigurdson
Jack Bailey
Intermountain
Brickburn Consolidated School District
Hewsko
Mr. Manitoba
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