Reprint of Bryden piece on subscribers request
A reprint of Charles Bryden's article from February 16 1977, issued at subscribers' request. The piece reflects Bryden's voice and perspective preserved for modern readers.
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1977
Page
10
A reprint of Charles Bryden's article from February 16 1977, issued at subscribers' request. The piece reflects Bryden's voice and perspective preserved for modern readers.
A debate on rural depopulation in Eastern Canada argues the farm is the backbone of the nation. It stresses keeping youth on the land by improving education and opportunities to prepare them as future citizens, noting city migration brings vice and poverty. The piece calls for wiser leadership to balance farm life with better prospects for rural youths.
In Roblin Manitoba a consolidation merges districts into one central school. The Roblin system uses 14 vans for transport with routes up to nine miles, 240 pupils enrolled, 186 bused, 54 in village. Attendance rose to 81 percent in January 1915. The model shows earlier gaps filled, older youths staying in school, with graduates becoming teachers or farmers.
Congratulations to Basil Konopelny of Winnipeg the holder of the lucky ticket drawn May 21 1977 for the Roblin Progressive Conservative Campaign Raffle at their meeting in Roblin. The ticket was drawn by Harry Graham MLA Birtle Russell. The prize was a $1000 cheque. The Roblin Progressive Conservative Association reported strong response to their fund drive.
Mayme and Bill Lupton recount a Jamaica Christmas and New Year escape to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios in 1976 77. They traveled via Air Canada with tickets won at a Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Convention and describe beach days Rose Hall House tour Dunns River Falls and Caribbean sights plus travel notes.
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