New Bull Testing Station Opens South of Roblin
Manitoba opens its second all breed bull testing station ten miles south of Roblin. Seventy five young bulls from Northwest Manitoba enter performance tests and breed trials including Charolais and Simmental. President Bob Digby of Dropmore says expansion likely next year and top bulls to be sold next spring.
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Roblin
Manitoba
Bob Digby
Dropmore
Douglas Test Station
Douglas
Digby
Northwest
Doug Hunter
Centre
Leonard Bergen
Winnipegosis
Winnipegostis
Bob Wolfe
Harold Boughton
Manitoba Northwest
Park Local Government District Discusses Annexation Plan
The October 12 1982 council meeting in Onanole saw councillors present approve minutes corrections and a draft Canada Community Development Project application. They authorized general expense payments totaling 21531.69 and indemnities for eight officials. The financial statement for September 1982 was approved and sent to the Budget and Finance director.
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Park
Onanole
Council
Canada Community Development Project
Farmers To Be Recognized At Roblin November Meeting
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce schedules a November meeting themed A Salute to Agriculture on November 17 1982. A special guest speaker is invited and a presentation honors a contributor to agriculture while all implement dealers sponsor a free pancake breakfast for attendees. The event aims to attract farmers and align with Manitoba’s agriculture week efforts.
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Roblin Chamber
Roblin
Groups to Operate Arena Food Booth and Ice Rentals
At the October 19 1982 meeting the Recreation Commission approved Minor Hockey and Figure Skating to run the arena food booth with rent set at 2800 dollars or 10 percent of net revenue whichever is greater Betty Nykyforak will again custodian the booth but for a fee 5 percent of net The commission also authorized legal action to recover rent from wrestling promoters who issued a stop payment cheque Public skating will be Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays with rates 1 per admission family 40 season passes adult 25 student 20 North Stars will pay 80 per hour while Minor Hockey and Figure Skating pay 15 per hour for ice rental Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce requested lobby use in November for the Wonderland Winter Festival at no cost Hot water tanks at the arena require replacement and two gas heaters may be donated to improve conditions The commission may upgrade entrance and post locations at Centennial grounds and a November conference for Recreation Commissions is planned.
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Recreation Commission
North Stars
Roblin and
District Chamber of Commerce
Rec. Comminaton
Roblin North Stars
Chamber President concerns over Canadian Chamber tactics in Roblin
The Roblin Chamber meeting on October 20 1982 heard Jim Short warn that The Canadian Chamber of Commerce funds solicitations were not disclosed to the local group. He noted federal provincial and local issue scopes and reported on local business updates including Video Reflections growth and Bank of Montreal concerns.
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Roblin and District
Short
Wayne
Jane Stone
Video Reflections
Arlene
Pawley
Bank of Montreal
B of M
Yorkton
Westman Media Cooperative
Michel LaFramboise
Chamber
LaFramboise
Excellent turnout for referees' school in Roblin
Roblin Minor Hockey held a referees clinic at the Arena on Sunday October 24 1982 drawing about thirty attendees. Bob Thompson of Brandon led levels one two and three with on ice training films and presentations. He noted widespread rural Manitoba clinics with an expected six hundred registrations this year and highlighted a Thompson Manitoba participant refereeing semi pro games in Ontario.
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Roblin Minor Hockey
Bob Thompson
Brandon
Grandview
Thompson
Roblin Review
Manitoba
Ontario
Domestic quarrel ends with a stabbing at reserve
Roblin RCMP were summoned to the Valley River Indian Reserve on October 21 1982 after a domestic quarrel in the Severite home. Mrs Severite and Barbara Rattlesnake intervened during a scuffle. Wesley Severite was arrested and charged with two weapons offenses and wounding with intent to endanger life.
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Roblin R.C.M.P
Valley River Indian Reserve
Mrs. Severite
Mr. Severite
Mr. Rattlesnake
Wesley Severite
Roblin Elementary Receives Lions Telethon Plaque
On October 19 1982 Roblin Lions awarded a plaque to Roblin Elementary School for student participation in the Lions Telethon. Principal Mr Dave McGill introduced 4 H and Lions President Mr Wil Sutton announced the Telethon’s benefits and a $1000 donation to the school. George Giles Telethon Rep noted the school raised about $800 this year and has joined the Telethon for three years.
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Roblin Lions
Roblin
Lions
Dave McGill
Betty Nykyforak
Roblin Lion
Wil Sutton
Sutton
George Giles
Giles
Roblin Review
Roblin Elementary
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C. Kenny
L.G.D
Park North
William Andrusiak
John Sawatsky
Frank Sitko
Theodore Malchuk
Maurice Ewasiuk
Kenneth Griffiths
Fred Minty
James C. Irwin
Sylvester Yakielashek
William Andrusiuk
John Sawatzky
Donnie Payne
Municipal Service of
Birch River
Winnipegoats
Swan River
Marcel Gregoire
Ken Gaber
Centennial Grounds
Lawrence Smale
Manitoba Chamber
Parkland
Trade & Commerce
Cave Church
Severite
R.C.M.P
Barbara Rattlesnake
Macleods
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