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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1977
Page
5
Government officials announced approval to build a two storey cedar and brick elderly housing complex in Roblin. The $800000 project includes 42 units, wheel chair accessible ramps, three enclosed courtyards, and planned site on Goose Lake old school grounds with main access from 6th Avenue.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No. 41 presents The Rebekah Veteran Jewel to Elizabeth Stauffer Eva Jory and Mabel Jory for 20 years of good standing since June 13 1957. Goose Lake High School students Jean Boychuk and David Yeo chosen for the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth contest. A geodesic dome added to Rebekah Kiddies Park and a Miscellaneous Table planned for the Hospital Auxiliary Fall Fun Fair. Pot Luck Supper held. Marjorie Giles recording secretary.
Roblin and the communities of Gilbert Plains and Grandview have submitted bids to the Parkland Regional Games Committee to host the Parkland Regional Winter Games in February 1978. The committee will meet to evaluate bids and decide the regional final host. Both bids claim capacity to host ten compulsory events and to stage a cultural expo alongside the games.
Building inspector Phil Baumung of Dauphin approved Roblin permits in July and August totaling $404,988. Major items include residences for Ted Boyachek, Chimo Building Centre, Manitoba Housing, and verandah work for William Angus. August entries list additions for J A Hollands and a car port for Dymetro Znak plus a dental clinic intermediate school garage project. Two Manitoba government permits also noted Forestry Building office warehouse $45,000 and Nick Hildebrand Altona new store $90,000.
Parkland Continuing Education in Roblin held a regular meeting September 8 with Terry Paley presiding. The group discussed expanding district borders to include Inglis and Grandview areas, planned a public questionnaire on courses, and reviewed office space and volunteers for a district program.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Hamell marked a twenty five year union since their 1952 marriage in Togo Sask The August 12 1977 gathering drew relatives and friends from near and far A 50 guest family supper featured a three tier wedding cake and red roses silver trim Local participants included Jean Addis Roblin Manual Gust Bowsman Bob Hischibett and Jack Duns The Hamells received an engraved silver tray as a keepsake
Anita Styba of Roblin Manitoba earned the Chown Centennial Scholarship of 125 named for top Grade 12 graduate sites. Her name led to University of Manitoba nomination for one of ten 1000 entrance scholarships. She attended UM in Home Economics, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Styba.
Premier Ed Schreyer announced Manitoba will hold a provincial election on October 11. He said the Liberal and Conservative parties will face a vigorous NDP campaign with new young candidates and a focus on a secure progressive and prosperous future.
A break-in at Roblin Auction Mart north of Roblin occurred Friday between 1 and 5 30 am. Suspects caused extensive damage to the building with food items sprayed and office areas ransacked. Two Kamsack, Sask. men Gregory Shlakoff and Patrick George Falkiner, both 19, were arrested and held for court on Sept 13.
The Roblin North Star Hockey Club held its annual meeting on Thursday Sept 8 at 8:00 p m in the Roblin District Arena with twenty one in attendance. President John Burback led the session as Gerald Horbay read the financial statement showing Oct 12 1976 to Sept 8 1977 figures and a closing balance of 1812 84. Equipment manager Mel Bowley noted potential need for a new set of sweaters and socks and six to eight dozen sticks remained from last season. The group discussed Roblin hosting Intermediate Hockey this winter with ten members plus signatories expressed interest.
The Town of Roblin council met September 8 1977 with Mayor F W Sutton and four councillors present. Minutes from August 25 and Sept 1 7 were adopted. Accounts totaling 61 518.36 general and 6 564.20 water and sewer were approved. By law 12-77 setting water and sewer rates was passed and subdivision plans for Block F Plan 182 and Block N Plan 167 approved. Variation Order 3 77 issued to Edward Georgetts for building on Lot 55 Plan 1044 with four foot side yards. Provincial Employment Program workers to be paid until Sept 30 1977.
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