Six Eyed Streets and Jaywalking on Main Street
A coastal reminiscence on Roblin's Main Street traffic chaos. The piece warns about diagonal parking, side-street entries, and pedestrians crossing every 20 feet. It argues jaywalking remains common and costly, proposing five dollar fines to improve safety and reduce collisions.
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Portage Avenue
Roblin
Main Street
Main
Change of heart aids regional fish hatchery plan
The RM of Shell River council reversed course to allow Ken Markosky to pursue the Clear Springs Aqua Farm fish hatchery. The project aims to boost local development through light industry near Lake of the Prairies, with tourism potential noted by Markosky who cites similar operations drawing thousands annually.
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RM of
Shell
Markosky
Fort Qu'Appelle
Clear Springs
Roblin Review invites signed Letters to the Editor
The Roblin Review invites readers to send signed Letters to the Editor with a daytime phone number for verification. Send correspondence to The Roblin Review Box 938 Roblin MB R0L 1P0.
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The
Roblin Review
Roblin
P.O
1St Ave
N.W
Manitoba Heritage Funding Reform Promises Strong Commitment
The Manitoba government aims to clear up confusion over heritage funding changes and pledges to honour 1992 Gaming fund commitments. A volunteer driven model will guide lottery funds into heritage programs with community involvement and efficient public funding delivery.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Heritage Federation
Hip Hip Hooray Walk A Thon fundraiser appeal from Roblin native
Lorraine Weir, a Royal Bank personal banking officer from Winnipeg with two hip replacements, requests community support for the Hip Hip Hooray Walk A Thon on June 7 1992. She raises funds for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis treatments and invites donations via Robbie McDonald at the Roblin Royal Bank.
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Lorraine Weir
Inglis
Royal Bank
Winnipeg
Roblin
Robbie McDonald
the Royal Bank
Parents call for education reforms in Manitoba letter
A reader urges reform of Manitoba schools citing low Math and English marks, phonics concerns, and a need for basic literacy. He argues for grade 12 credit minimums, discipline, and recognition programs, calling for action from the Department of Education.
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Canada
Manitoba
Department of Education
Thawing Quebec ties with Canada amid Meech Lake aftermath
Quebec Premier Bourassa tours western Canada seeking common ground with Premiers Filmon and Getty while Prime Minister Clark expands talks to include Aboriginal Metis and women's groups. A national referendum proposal is floated to ensure public input before any constitutional reform.
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Quebec
la Belle
English Canada
Robert Bourassa
Joe Clark
Meech Lake
Clark
Bourassa
Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
Gary Filmon
Don Getty
Senate
Quebéc
Québec
Nogaly
Winnipeg
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Larry Funk
Ed Doering
Cathy Yellowaga
By Roger Matas