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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1967
Page
3
Writers reminisce about the so called good old days and contrast them with modern life. They portray past living as grim battles for survival lacking cars, electricity, plumbing, and social programs while contrasting with today’s speed, gadgets, and comforts.
The piece notes repeated calls in recent years to place a permanent marker at the sites of the little red schoolhouses that shaped the province. It mentions ongoing suggestions and the role these buildings played in local life and growth.
Residents recall one room schools that trained many Manitoba leaders and workers. T C B Boon urges Manitoba Historic Sites Advisory Board to place markers on sites of closing or demolished schools, to preserve memory during district reorganization and for the 1970 Centennial. A prairie philosopher notes leadership is needed from the ordinary masses. Canada may see many leaders emerge in national parties.
The Grandview Bantam A Combines were defeated in the Western Canada Championship play-offs. They lost 5-2 to British Columbia in Saskatoon and 4-2 in the second game, ending their bid in a double knock-out series. Herb Andres received the MVP trophy for the western championship league.
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