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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1990
Page
3
A letter from a WW II veteran and his wife claims they will be denied voting on October 24 in Roblin due to absence and a suspension of advance polling. They accuse Intermountain School Division trustees of removing voting access and note mail voting is limited to hospitalized or handicapped electors. They call for voters to act thoughtfully.
Canada’s energy ministers meet in Ottawa to discuss Middle East conflict effects on gas prices. A rationing plan is considered as a last resort while debate swirls about oil supply, pricing, and North American energy cooperation amid rising costs.
The Roblin Review invites letters to the editor signed by authors. Include the writer’s name town address and a phone number for verification. Only the name and town address will appear in publication.
Shaunavon Standard recalls neighborliness as a Twin Otter ferries 12 year old Jason Gilbert to a fishing camp after his leukemia and stroke history. It also notes volunteers cutting 280 acres in three hours after Orville Johnston’s death and Sharon Payne receiving neighbor support for seeding and harvest. A Cypress River lightning strike incident is told as a stark contrast to community aid.
17 year old Guy Douglas on the family farm at Nemiscam survived a cougar attack after rolling away and pinning the animal with his forearm until a farm dog drove the predator off. He received rabies shots and suffered only scratches. A Rivers Gazette Reporter editorial laments locals driving to fire halls for every siren and urges civic participation in emergency services.
Manitoba premier Gray Filmon outlines a lean program focusing on tax relief, economic growth, and regulatory reform while stressing a balanced budget. Ambitious plans include an Ambassadors Program, a capital market task force, and reforms on GST and Final Offer Selection, drawing mixed reactions from unions, Liberals, and the NDP.
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