Canada Post Faces Criticism Over Local Paper Ads
Mainstream Canada columnist V. Roger Worth defends earlier charges that Canada Post uses staff to push local advertising flyers, drawing dollars from small community papers. He notes taxpayer subsidies and credits Department of Communications support, urging reform to stop unfair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Post
Michael Warren
Crown Corporation
Department of Communications
Canada
Jim Dills
Canadian Community Newspaper Association
Moonshine Daze Delights Roblin Youths With Events
The Roblin Moonshine Daze festival featured a Club Challenge Tug of War won by the Survivors in the 11 plus category, a puppet show by Angus, and a 2 PM movie The Man Called Flintstone. A later street dance was canceled due to high winds, while offerings included rides, games, and a scale model outhouse trophy for the winners.
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Angus
Earth
Jack
Tom
Roblin Moonshine Daze Committee
Roblin Theatre
Flintstone
Roblin Arts Council
Ruth
Was Fun Was Fun Opening Ceremonies At Roblin Festival
Six teams of four competed in a relay style opener set along a 24 meter track in front of the Roblin Motor Inn. Local businesses Macleods Eli Cox & Sons Royal Bank Co op and clothing stores plus dignitaries formed the final team. Events included tray relay and tin can rally with water and broom drives, judged by water remaining and distance covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Cox & Sons
Royal Bank
Macleods
the Co-op
Saan
Stylerite
Robinsons Stores
Roblin Motor Inn
2Nd Ave
Inglis
4Th Ave
N.W
Roblin
Smith Drive
Smith Place
Centennial Ave
S.W
7Th Avenue N.W
Ideal Revenue Property
Main Street
Highway No. 5
Ideal Investment Property
First Avenue
Elm Avenue
St. Vlnd's College
Hwy
N.E
S.E
Shellmouth
Saskatchewan
Shell Valley
Duck Mountains
East Goose Lake
Boulton
Westbrook
Snir Roeaind
Bufferton
Continuation Of Article On The Sheaves
Friends and neighbors joined threshing day lending a hand hauling and pitching sheaves. The event offered newer generations a rare glimpse of farm life and older readers memories of pioneer harvests and hard work.
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Roblin Review
Roblin Review Ltd
1St Avenue N.W
Manitoba
D. H. Oliphant
M. D. Oliphant
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
CCNA
CNA
U.S.A
Mainstream
V. Roger Worth
Admail
Jane
Motor Inn
Triangle Music
Henry Makinson
Sportsman’s
Picket
Swimming Lake
Manitoba Narrows
Westlake Retteig
Westlake Curling Club
Eddystone
Ernie Senko
Bev
Ernie
Conservation Officer
Grandview
Jakeman Insurance & Real Estate
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