Roblin council debate clouds need for new hall
A small turnout at last Wednesday’s town hall shows citizens divided over funding a new Memorial Hall in Roblin. Six invited councillors attended from Shell River and Hillsburg amid complaints about facilities and accessibility, while one resident Murray Shondra urged modernization. The meeting highlighted budgeting concerns and the tension between council plans and resident support.
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Shell River
Hillsburg
Murray Shondra
Rec. Commission
Roblin
Not Trying to Force Opinion on Smokers
Reader writes to the editor urging courtesy for non-smokers in public places. The writer cites asthma and worsened breathing when near others who smoke and requests smokers to avoid interfering with non-smokers' health.
Tea for Romanian orphans joins Russell community
A come and go tea hosted by Martha Smith in Russell Anglian hall welcomed Betty and Kevin Reimer and their newly adopted Romanian children Shanna nine months and Nathan four years. Attendees heard how Romanian authorities matched families and noted about 6 5000 orphans awaiting adoptive homes as the couple shared progress and hopes for a bright future in Canada.
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Martha Smith
Russell
Betty
Kevin Reimer
Regina
Romania
Shanna
Nathan
Kevin
Canada
From Freddie’s Forecasts to the Modern One-Stop Store
A shopper reflects on how banks sell insurance and trust services while general stores revive as 24 hour hubs. The piece notes blending roles at hardware, food, drug, and convenience outlets, with merchants selling diverse goods to meet demand.
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Canadian Bankers’ Association
Prairie Perspective on Rural Change and Cooperation
A columnist warns rural communities risk stagnation if change is resisted. He urges cross town collaboration, shared facilities, and regional ventures to secure a viable future, comparing cooperation to lifeboat teamwork to survive economic pressures. The piece champions syndicates and joint projects.
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Freddie
Opposition stalls Conawapa hydro project debate
Manitoba political rows over the Conawapa dam focus on timing and environmental scrutiny. Hydro argues for long term need and a $13 billion energy sale to Ontario to fund construction, while opposition criticizes planning speed and contract terms, urging caution and environmental review. Roger Matas notes government aims to create northern jobs and training, with provincial benefits and safeguards amid tensions.
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Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba
Hydro
Conawapa
Ontario
Gary Filmon
Public Utilities Board
Filmon
Harold Neufeld
Alberta
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