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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1982
Page
7
About 500 students teachers and parents attended the Roblin Elementary Halloween Parade on Friday October 29 1982. Participants wore original colour costumes and masks many parents and children designed outfits while teachers joined with exceptional costumes and antics. The day ended with a grade one storytelling session and a big classroom party.
The council fears an empty house on 2nd Avenue near Dee's Electric could become a fire trap. Inspection and corrective action will be pursued. The town office closes Thursday for staff meetings. Skip to Page 10 for full council notes.
On October 28 1982 the Progressive Conservative cabinet and local officials met in Russell Manitoba to hear rural concerns amid economic strain and Alberta oil subsidies. Leader Sterling Lyon criticized the NDP and urged federal action while promising continued rural outreach and pressure on government.
Roblin District Health Centre plans to cut operating costs after a letter from the centre. The article notes potential efficiency gains from manual switches and staff input to streamline routines.
Roblin mayor Lorne Boguski told opposition delegates in Russell that rural communities face tax, budget, and service pressures. He urged action to pressure the government, noting 1 provincial tax plans, healthcare funding risks, and potential impact on hospitals and schools. He also cited the Lake of the Prairies development and a closing Bank of Montreal branch as local worries.
For 1982 Roblin Review announces a charitable Christmas project. Letters to Santa and Christmas stories printed in the edition will trigger a $1 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, with contributor names listed. Open to all ages, entries due by November 18, 1982, and become the paper’s property.
Roblin merchants and staff gathered at the Drop-In Centre on October 28 to view a film by the RCMP Roblin detachment. The session, organized by the Roblin Merchants Committee, aimed to curb thefts and shoplifting by showing methods used by thieves and tips to spot would be shoplifters. Set. McRae led a Q and A during a coffee break, with concern over how to apprehend thieves discussed, noting that apprehension should occur outside the store first.
Roblin Memorial Hall hosted the Roblin Hospital Auxiliary annual fun day on Saturday October 30 1982. Organizers reported excellent turnout with strong participation and support led by Theresa Baumung as a key organizer and fundraiser success.
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