Roblin Committee Outlines Industry and Commerce Upgrades
A Roblin committee proposes improvements for tourism and trade. It lists five honorable mentions including washroom facilities at Goose Lake, better swimming and boating, enhanced signs for campers, faster development of the Assiniboine River basin, and expanded store facilities for travelers. The trading area spans Calebo to Shortdale and Petlura to Shellmouth with about 7,000 people.
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Cal Schick
Earl Brownlee
Gerald Horbay
Lloyd Weeres
Roblin
Roblin Goose Lake
Goose Lake
Assiniboine
Calebo
Togo
Duck Mountains
Shortdale
Petlura
Asessippi
Shellmouth
Roblin Community Committee pushes washroom facilities for tourists
A Roblin Manitoba committee urges promoting town facilities with a plan to fund washroom amenities at Kinsmen Park for travelling tourists. The proposal appears in a Regional Analysis Program report and invites public input via Box 724 Roblin.
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Parkland Senic
Roblin
Kinsmen Park
Manitoba
Reggie’s Ramblings on Canadian Politics
Manitoba Mines Minister Sid Green claims Prime Minister Trudeau struck out on all three main pitches of his 1968 campaign. An orator is a candidate who can say nothing in most words.
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Manitoba
Sid [Green
Trudeau
Remembrance Day Rules Emphasize Nov 11 Observance
Manitoba Labor Minister Russ Paulley states Remembrance Day must be observed on November 11 and cannot be substituted when it falls on a Saturday. Exemptions exist for essential services and emergency work with prior written approval. Liquor stores remain closed. entertainment and liquor service during events may require special permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Paulley
Manitoba
Department of Labor
Elizabeth’s Kitchen Blender Tips and Household Guests
A lighthearted piece on blender parts and safe use, followed by holiday weekend visit notes. Reading includes reminders to operate on a clean dry surface, ensure the base and container are secure, and to avoid removing the container while the motor runs. The text also lists families visiting relatives over Thanksgiving.
Hilda Harper and John Timms WED in Togo and Quesnel
Mrs. Hilda Harper of Togo Sask and Mr. John Philip Timms of Quesnel B C were married in the United Church Manse by Rev Ken Fisher on October 5 1972 A small reception followed at Elk's Hall in Togo
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Hilda Harper
Togo, Sask
John Philip Timms
Quesnel
B. C
United Church
Ken Fisher
Elk’s Hall
Togo
Local notes from the community column
Friends report Tom Duffy Sr remains in hospital with recovery hoped. Epp couple visited Mrs Boyce's home for the weekend. Vernon Kerswell from Fort Garry spent time with his mother Mrs Eric Kerswell. Stewart Beck of Beni lines up recoveries after a nasty fall. Chas Grundy joined by the Sigurdsons at Swan River. family from The Pas and Winnipeg also present.
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Grundy
Chas
Makaroff
C. Grundy
P. Beck
Wayne
Glennella
S. ‘Stoughton
Richard Hurley
Redditt
Ont
Alton Donaldson
Winnipeg
Garry Race
Familly
Dauphin
A. Donaldson
Geo. Jamieson
Gwen
Mervyn
Regina
George Lucas
George
Mary Hilderman
Tom Duffy Sr
Tom
Epp
C. Boyce
Vernon Kerswell
Fort Garry
Eric Kerswell
Stewart Beck
Benito
Etowie
Chas. Grundy
Local offices and contact details for Roblin and Swan River
The offices stand beside the Agriculture Extension Office on 2nd Avenue North Roblin and in the Federal Building Swan River. Phones listed Roblin 937-4375 and Swan River 734-2388. Emergency contact Mr. McLeish at 937-2625 Roblin. McLeish grew up on a Manitoba beef cattle farm and joined Farm Credit in 1969, later routing to Brandon and Roblin. He and wife Lynda will reside near Roblin in the Harold Edel residence two miles south.
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Ladd
Shirtliffe
Neepawa
McLeish
Boulton
Consol
Hillsburg
Ranges
Park
Minnitonas
Mountains
Rossburn
Shellmouth
Shell River
Russell
Silver Creek
Swan River
Agriculture Extension
2Nd Avenue North
Roblin
Federal Building
Mr. McLeish
Oak Lake
Manitoba
Farm Credit Corporation
Dauphin
Brandon
Brian
Lynda
Harold Edel
Jeanette Shirtliffe
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Post Office
the Roblin Review
Sid
McGovern
Moscow
Buzzard
Edmonton
Mackasey
Insurance Commission
Bob Stanfield
Canada
Quebec
Police Commission
Liberal
Izzy Asper
Schreyer
Asper
St, Regis
Reggie
Bourassa & Sons
Texaco Sales & Service Telephone
Firestone
Texaco Travel
Farm Credit Corporation Appointment
Federal Farm Credit Corporation
Brian McLeish
Roblin Review
P.O
Man
Intermountain School Division
Stan K. Plewak
Intermountain
Grandview
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