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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1985
Page
1
Opinion polls are criticized as influencing government decisions without solution. The piece argues leaders must act with vision, not rely solely on surveys, and notes variability in public understanding of complex issues like value added tax. It highlights Canada Safety Council driving safety campaign targeting young drivers as a separate issue.
Education programs before driving age and a national graduated licensing system are urged. The speech supports Safe Driving Week with school based programs like Students Against Drunk Drivers and universal policies, aiming to reduce youth driving risk in Canada.
Culture Minister Eugene Kostyra announced 17743 in capital grants for four Manitoba recreation projects funded from lottery revenues. Neepawa will replace stained glass windows at Knox Church, Elm Creek rink roof will be tin sheathed, Cypress River playground gains a slide and swings, and Roblin arena boards receive tempered glass.
The article notes a planned survey to push Roblin businesses to assess operations and identify improvements. Church emphasizes reading the signs, with results to be shared with all Roblin shops and a series of public informational meetings planned.
The Dawson Bay Fishermen's Association of Mafeking will get 61 908 dollars to build pickerel rearing facilities on five small lakes near Lake Winnipegosis. The program, in year four of five, aims to boost pickerel stocks and income for northern Manitoba commercial fishers through the Canada Manitoba NDA and Resource Opportunity Development Program. Brian White M P announced the grant, noting it will aid jobs in the Mafeking fishing community.
Obituary notes Jack Bancarz aged 83 died November 16 1985 at Grandview Personal Care Home after a life spanning Poland to Canada. Survived by brother Peter and sister Mrs Emily Topshola with several nieces and nephews. Services held November 19 20 at Roblin Sacred Heart Church. Burial at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery followed by luncheon.
In Roblin three and a half weeks, a visitor thanks residents for warmth and hospitality. The letter praises the health complex and staff at the hospital and notes a first meeting with Premier Howard Pawley. The writer also thanks the Schmel linger family for their basement suite during the stay.
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