Roblin Debates Iron in Water and Wyredox Solution
Residents voice concern over iron in Roblin's water with councils testing lines and considering Wyredox systems. Officials note readings vary and propose full pipe replacement as a permanent fix, contingent on funding and public support.
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Roblin
Wyredox
Grade 6 students urge smoke free arena in Roblin
A Roblin grade six class asks editors to make the entire arena smoke free to reduce eye irritation throat discomfort and allergies during hockey games. They note lingering smoke in the lobby between periods and urge public spaces to protect all fans and visitors.
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Roblin
Winners in Roblin school board race reflect democratic spirit
In Roblin the school board election drew over 750 voters with two candidates Borden Hawryluk and Jan Temple-Jones competing for trustee in wards 2 and 3. The author praises civic engagement and declares all participants winners for their commitment.
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Intermountain
Roblin
Borden Hawryluk
Jan Temple-Jones
Journalists and public life in a yawning town
A veteran editor argues beginners chase stop-press politics while voter turnout remains low. The Shaunavon Standard cites readership surveys showing politics news fails to engage readers and pledges fewer political details next week.
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Shaunavon Standard
Opasquia Times
Pas
Debating Court News Policy and Past Indiscretions
The Prairie Perspective argues for full court reporting without censorship while recalling a Weyburn Review note about a local cleric convicted decades ago for indecent exposure and now a teacher convicted of sex offenses. The piece questions whether publishing past stories could have prevented future harm.
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Weyburn Review
Edmonton
Review
Rookie MPs Shape Manitoba Province Session
The Manitoba legislature opens with many rookies on both sides. Opposition Leader Gary Doer gives time to new voices while NDP MPs like Becky Barrett Oscar Lathlin and Doug Martindale press government policy. The NDP introduces several bills including a consumer protection measure on GST. Premier Gary Filmon and ministers clash as the session begins with limited policy changes and continued blame of the prior administration.
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Sharon Carstairs
Becky Barrett
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Family Services
Harold Gilleshammer
Gilleshammer
Marianne Cerilli
Oscar Lathlin
Doug Martindale
Lathlin
Pas
Martindale
North End
Winnipeg
NDP
Don Orchard
Gulzar Cheema
Gary Filmon
Filmon
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