Government eyes centralizing local services in Roblin
Mayor Lorne Boguski announced at the Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce meeting that a government building could centralize services. He noted Shell River and Hillsburg support the idea with strong council backing and urged the community to show demand. The Chamber would press for lobbying on services from Autopac Driver testing and the Provincial Judges Court among others.
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Lorne Boguski
The
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce
Boguski
Shell River
Hillsburg
Court Fines Exceed $1000 In Recent Settlements
Bernard Langan once of Roblin now in Medicine Hat Alberta faced three charges and was fined 844 with costs. Langan received 600 for driving while impaired over the limit 75 plus 15 for liquor possession and 150 plus 2 for failing to appear in court. A five year driving ban in Manitoba was ordered. Calvin Paul of San Clara was fined 100 plus 2 costs for driving without a valid Manitoba licence in February 1985. Leslie Henderson of Roblin was convicted of driving an unregistered vehicle without a licence. The report continues on page 2. Authorities back a centralized government services hub in the old Bank of Montreal building on Main Street. Mayor Boguski notes the site’s vacancy and low local costs.
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Bernard Langan
Roblin
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Langan
Manitoba
Calvin Paul
San Clara
Leslie Henderson
John Plohman
Eugene Kostyra
Boguski
Bank of Montreal
Main Street
Bank
Manitoba Reverts to Standard Time on October 27
Under the Official Time Act in Manitoba clocks fall back one hour at 8 a.m. on October 27, returning to 2 a.m. The act, enacted in 1967, sets uniform daylight saving time province wide for six months from the last Sunday in April, then reverts on the last Sunday in October.
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Manitoba
Clinic Corner moves to new Roblin offices
The Family Practice Centre will close Saturday October 26 through Tuesday October 29 for moving to new offices. Doctors and dentists keep current phone numbers and patient service runs from Roblin Hospital during the move. Entrance is via the Roblin Hospital front door until the new clinic driveway and parking are finished. Donations for the week total 975.00 bringing the grand total to 95 983.25.
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Roblin Hospital
Sigurdson
Roblin
Main Street East
Highway 83
New Roblin Fire Department Truck Goes Into Service
Roblin Fire Department officials led by Chief Charlie Brade and Assistant Chief Tom Bowley welcomed a new fire truck at the Roblin Fire Hall. The vehicle arrived from Winnipeg and was driven by Chris Wells of Safety Centre Ltd. It underwent full testing and standard approvals before entering service.
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Charlie Brade
Roblin
Tom Bowley
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Chris Wells
Safety Centre Ltd
Brandon
G.M.C
Thibault Trucks Inc
Pierreville
Quebec
Roblin Clinic Nears Completion and Fire Truck Upgrade
G N B Construction of Kamsack Saskatchewan says Roblin's new medical clinic will be ready for occupancy this week. The project includes parking and interior finishing with $368,420 total investment and nearly $100,000 in local funding. A raffle by the Roblin District Health Centre raised $1,294 with $568 net for the clinic. The town also notes a new GMC fire truck costing $60,145 replaces a 1969 model. Studded tires may be used from October 1 to April 30.
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G.N.B. Construction
Kamsack, Saskatchewan
Wilfred E. Nash
Roblin District Health Centre
Roblin and District Health Centre Inc
Nolan
Roblin
Clint Clearwater
Don Talbot
Regina
Saskatchewan
Frank LaPlante
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Arnold
Doug Frost-Hunt
Manitoba Department of Highways and Transportation
Peter Yellowega Memorial Award Presented at Goose Lake High
The 1978 established Peter Yellowega Memorial Award carried through a nine year period and was presented to Allen Yeo for above average interest and proficiency in track and field along with academic excellence. Presentation made by Mr. B. Bugera. The McMillan-Pier son Physical Education Award follows for dedication to supporting physical education, presented by Mr. J. McMillan.
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Peter Yellowega
Allen Yeo
Goose Lake High
Allen
B. Bugera
McMillan-Pierson
J. McMillan
Danny Mann
Dale Yeo
Future of Chamber somewhat better assured
President Jim Mitchell reports improved prospects for the Chamber after a noon October 16 meeting at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall with a luncheon. Nearly 30 attendees, the best turnout in two years, followed a format change from early morning meetings seen as a participation barrier. Mitchell urged members not to let the Chamber slip, noting its role as a business lobbying channel on local government issues.
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Jim Mitchell
Holy Redeemer Parish Hall
Mitchell
Chamber
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Brade
Glen Boychuck
Smith
Talbot
LaPlante
Boychuck
Jim Hilland
Harold Boughton
Lawrence Dietrich
Frost-Hunt
Heather Fisher
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