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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1977
Page
1
Roblin MLA Wally McKenzie praised a Brandon caucus lands policy debate with 52 candidates present. The Progressive Conservative plan would back farmers leasing Crown Lands and allow purchase rights, while placing suitable parcels for sale to Manitoba residents, addressing municipal taxation concerns.
Mr. McKenzie and Rod Roblin MLA press private ownership as key to expanding farms and widening tax bases for drainage and road improvements. They say selling Crown Lands will help rural Manitobans stay out of urban centers, with a fair sale system and loans via the Manitoba Water Services Board and DREE program to cover municipal costs.
The continuation lists communities Souris Starbuck Treherne Vita and Wawanesa plus potential 1978 projects Gimli and others Arborg Boissevain Deloraine Elm Creek Ethelbert Foxwarren Gretna Kleefeld McCreary Minitonas Ninette Rapid City Roblin Swan Lake Tyndall Winnipeg Beach. It explains funding formulas: eight mills for sewer only, twelve for water only, and twenty for combined sewer and water, on equalized assessment.
Reggie's Ramblings notes a sensational craze as England reports a widespread kissing related illness amid other alarming health news. The column hints at public worry and social fascination while avoiding medical detail.
The midway at Roblin's fair was questioned after Wagner Shows announced prior notice of absence. Secretary treasurer reported no correspondence from Wagner Shows. Nancy Leslar resigned effective October 4 1977. A new secretary treasurer will be sought, inquiries to Jack Mitchell at 9372967.
A list of speeding and driving offences is led by multiple defendants with fines from 14.25 to 104.25, noting violations such as illegal liquor possession, failing to stop, driving while disqualified, no valid licence, and careless or unsafe driving. The docket is overseen by J. P. George Giles and includes a ceremonial poem by Mrs. Morton Cockerill and songs conducted by Marion Cummins.
A safety message urges drivers to prevent accidents by reminding that approaching traffic from the front of a school bus is not required to stop. It emphasizes protecting children as priceless cargo in transit.
About two hundred descendants of Henry Thomson Morton I and Robert Morton gathered in Elphinstone on July 3 1977 to honor the pioneer families. The event featured Marion Cummins as master of ceremonies and presentations to Nora Lovatt Elsie Morton and Dick Morton. Delegations arrived from England Italy Illinois Minnesota and twenty one Manitoba towns and cities.
The event concluded with Auld Lang Syne sung aloud and the evening slides were shown by Elwin Cummins. Nora Lovatt is listed as a resident at Roblin Residences.
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