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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1989
Page
3
An informational meeting in Manitoba reviewed the need for a provincial hazardous waste treatment facility. Proponents argued it would protect rivers and groundwater from pesticides and PCBs while opponents warned of potential environmental disasters if waste were concentrated in one site.
Roblin Housing Co op asks area residents to complete a housing survey. Questionnaires are in next water bills for Roblin residents, while rural residents can pick up forms at municipal offices. Return by mail to the town or municipal offices, signing optional.
In Roblin letters, residents express regret that Mayor Lorne Boguski will not seek re election this year. They credit his decade of steady leadership with improvements to recreation facilities paving and town entrance signage while thanking his amicable council relations and civic steady progress.
A letter to the editor praises Lorne Boguski for his informed public service and community effort in Roblin Manitoba. The writer notes his dedication during a time of council candidate scarcity and asks for a sincere vote of thanks, crediting him with elevating Roblin’s name on the Manitoba map.
The narrator notes the annual counting of new journalism students, 10 males and 22 females, with over 70 percent female representation. Ages range 19 to 78, marking a diverse cohort. A senior student on her 78th birthday submits a lively letter urging seniors to be more active and self-reliant while pursuing a second degree after earning her first two years ago.
Younger students face a harsh entry to the world of work and the food sector. Some have completed long stints in other jobs and now seek training in journalism, reporting mixed feelings about untrained work. The piece notes a lack of apostrophes in student writing and clashes over spelling versus thought. Nelson Bennett is cited supporting the view.
Manitoba transport minister Albert Driedger announced mandatory cab shields after cab drivers demanded safety following Paramjit Singh’s death, the third Winnipeg driver killed on duty in four years. The move faces industry uniformity challenges and potential fare hikes as fleets require upgrades and new fittings.
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