Roblin Considers New Hall After Memorial Hall Closure
Roblin town council approves closing Memorial Hall and faces a vote on a new $600 000 community center. Residents weigh funding options including taxes private donations and grants with Dauphin example cited to justify tax support. A proposed $25 per year levy per thousand assessment faces scrutiny as residents debate a tax based approach versus flat charges.
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Roblin
Dauphin
Business Settles Where Welcome Increases Growth
The piece compares Al Wong and Shawn Kemp, two Alberta Manitoba entrepreneurs, showing how proactive towns attract investment. Wong found Vulcan welcoming with available premises and support, while Stettler offered little beyond rejection. Kemp launched Something Really Different in Manitoba, with handmade eco cards sold from Toronto to Calgary and Edmonton, highlighting strong community reception.
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al Wong
Vulcan
Wong
Stettler
Warner
Milk River
Bow Island
Vulcan Advocate
George Balash
Alberta
Shawn Kemp
Manitoba
Department of Government
Carman
Toronto
Calgary
Edmonton
Labor Day