16 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
1
A reflective sermon instructs readers to give thanks during the Thanksgiving season. It urges gratitude for the land, living to defend freedom, home life, livelihoods, and church worship, grounding thanks in God’s creation and past sacrifice. It cautions against vague generalities and calls for concrete living of the truth.
In Quebec the Minister of External Affairs warns Canada will not stand idle as tensions rise. He urges cooperation with loyal Canadians and world partners, signaling possible economic regimentation to avert conflict. A China trade report notes 356 inquiries for Canadian goods blocked by bans, affecting exports like canned foods and furniture.
Minutes show Reeve Clarke and council present. ByLaws discussed for Hospital District establishment under Health Services Act first read and later read third time with assent by ratepayers. Tax sale bylaw, land acquisitions for 400 dollars, and budget carryovers explained. Numerous accounts approved including St Boniface Home and Beaver Lumber.
Hillsburg council session at municipal office approves last meeting minutes. Members authorize union dues, rent for road, tax sale in December, pension recommendation, hospital zone bylaw readings, bylaw 205 vote timing, and delegates to Union of Municipalities in Winnipeg. Accounts paid include legal, drayage, coal, lights, jury lists, and voters lists. meeting adjourned.
Goose Lake School District trustees met in the evening with all members present. Minutes of two prior meetings were adopted. Actions approved include engaging Peter Velenchenko for van route No. 5 at 4.00 per day, reengaging J. Laurie as watchman at 0.60 per day, and increasing R. Arnott’s mileage pay to about 4.50 per day. September attendance reported at 93.43 percent. The board opened the 1947-48 season with 9:30 a.m. start, cutting noon hour by 15 minutes, and called for winter van tenders, caretakers, drayage, and watchman bids for next meeting. An annual meeting was scheduled for October 20, 1947. Van drivers needing substitutes require trustee permission, and R. Switzer was granted leave. Accounts for several suppliers were approved for payment. Board to meet next Thursday to lay out routes.
The Suburban Municipalities Association contemplates a meeting with Premier Garson to discuss rising unemployment relief costs. Winnipeg’s relief expenditures are increasing as municipal finances strain under welfare obligations. The piece notes that municipalities carry a heavier load if a recession hits, with unemployment insurance offering limited cushion for some workers. It argues senior governments must ensure financial strength to support municipal welfare duties, since local revenue bases trace back to Confederation and have not kept pace with expanding obligations.
A. G. Diam on d elected Reeve by acclamation in Shell River. Ward 2 and Ward 4 had unopposed returns for W. D. Gamey and Harvey Boyce. Hillsburg saw Mike Holunga replace R. A. Edel and Wm. Melnychenko win Ward 4. Roblin elected T. H. Taylor as mayor unopposed. Ed Motyka F A Newton J M Thom to fill two council seats. Goose Lake trustees all re elected by acclamation.
The article argues that Manitoba and other Canadian communities face rising municipal costs and must get a new revenue source. It proposes either provincial acceptance of social burdens by the federal government or the federal side sharing the load, noting municipal finance has stretched in recent years.
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