Rats Skunks and Snakes Bother New Roblin Development
Residents of Smith Place and Newton Bay in the Roblin NE development warn of rats skunks and snakes invading homes and yards. They say Mayor Lorne Boguski and council were shown the problem this spring but no action has followed. Areas of concern include an old vacant house site behind Smith Place a slough behind Newton Bay and unkempt vacant lots. The spokesperson calls the situation dangerous and a health hazard citing a recent snake sighting when parents investigated after children cornered it.
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Smith Place
Newton Bay
N.E
Roblin
Town of Roblin
Lorne Boguski
Boguski
Lorne Boguskire
Art Currey
St. Vlad’s
Katimavik
Town tackles rat and pest problem in Roblin area
Residents urge action on rats skunks and snakes in Smith Place and Newton Bay. Mayor Boguskire and Town engineer Currey inspect sites noting privately owned vacant buildings and limited town authority while Katimavik park development proceeds. Contends garbage practices fuel pests and calls for cleaner lots and strong private cleanup.
Readers of Weeklies Face Mail Strike Fallout
The postal strike hurt small business and community newspapers hardest. Big firms built own delivery, but 1,100 Canadian community papers faced missed orders, layoffs, and higher loans. Editors urge lawmakers to outlaw essential service strikes and protect local readers.
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Postal Service
Storm prompts three year deadline to build cottages
The Lands Branch now extends the build deadline for Pt Secs 8 and 9, Tp 25, Age 29 WPM to three years after land purchase to develop and complete a seasonal cottage. Cottages must meet Manitoba Building Code, be for family use only, with limited structures and 10 percent lot coverage. Basements are not allowed and two storey homes require council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lands Branch
R.M. of
Shell River
Council
Kreisers Say Farewell As They Move To Abbotsford
The Kreisers, active in the local choir curling and R E E C H program, leave the area for Abbotsford seeking to further education and access university facilities. They are praised for positive community involvement and best wishes are offered.
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R.E.E.C.H
Abbotsford
Kreisers
Katimavik Welcoming Party Planned for Sept 19
The Roblin and District Arena Lobby will host a welcoming party as the first Katimavik group arrives in the Roblin area. Residents are invited to meet the volunteers and greet the youths at 8 p.m. Saturday night.
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Roblin and District Arena
Roblin
Shell River cottage subdivision rules and lot restrictions
The document outlines development rules for a Shell River subdivision. It covers lot preservation of natural amenities, two year cottage completion trigger to revert ownership with compensation, prohibition of fences, docks only with council and provincial approval, requirement of development, site and construction plans, and building permits. Municipality handles road maintenance while lot owners bear garbage and sewage disposal responsibilities, with holding tanks required unless health and council approve variance.
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Shell River
Department of Labor
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