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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1982
Page
1
Public alarm rises as government budgets in Canada swell and spending scrutiny grows. The piece notes rising costs and a shifting mood as citizens observe fiscal expansion and wonder about long term consequences.
A national poll signals broad support for restraints on civil service salaries while taxpayers grow furious. The piece catalogs lavish spending such as $580,000 yearly for briefcases, $12,000 luggage sets, 240,000 annual flights, and high travel and hospitality bills, all funded by the government.
The article criticizes spending attitudes that show excess over restraint as Ottawa supports a high interest rate policy. It notes Canadians are forced to tighten budgets and suggests civil servants should also reduce spending to match the policy’s burden.
The Department of Highways yard on Highway 83 north of Roblin will widen the road allowance to provide space for large trucks to stop and be weighed. Portable scales to be in full operation next spring. project expected to wrap up in about two weeks if weather cooperates.
November marks Crime Prevention Month inviting all Manitobans to participate in reducing crime at home, in neighborhoods, and across communities. Emphasis on community driven solutions alongside law enforcement and courts, urging individuals to assess local problems and craft innovative prevention programs.
The soddy, a prairie made shack from stacked sod bricks, served as the standard pioneer home in timber scarce western regions. Many sod houses were rough with dirt floors and roofs that often dripped for days after a rainfall.
Rain and dust framed a description of early settlers who used mud for interior plaster and wall mortar. An English homesteader recalled a Russian neighbor building living and sleeping houses with putty colored plaster walls and a vegetable dyed cornice. A Hungarian settler created a pole floor plastered over that felt like rubber yet shiny and crack free.
The article contrasts Canadian criminal procedure with American TV tropes noting that in Canada a defendant cannot unilaterally drop charges, and police may not read rights the way U S shows portray. It discusses access to counsel and Crown Prosecution involvement.
This column explains Crown decisions to charge crimes as public matters, how pardons can erase records, and potential avenues through the National Parole Board. It notes the guidance is general information and recommends expert help for specific problems.
The Roblin Chamber notes a busy weekend with Moonshine Daze and calls for more community support in cleanup. Emil Roller praises the event but laments no restaurants open Monday morning. Ed Yurkin outlines upcoming projects including the town information sign and Katimavik arrival. Dan Simpson replaces Richard Ritch as group leader and Chamber plans the next meeting at Wong's Palace on October 20 at 7:30 a.m.
The article notes a growing appetite for family friendly entertainment amid rising costs and wage controls. It highlights Roblin Video Reflections as a premier option that lets households enjoy time together while managing expenses, with a unique book buying and trading service.
Read of a community project forming a video service cooperative led by Perspectag and Jane. They plan rental of tapes, games, records, and gear with price protection, expect 709 plus titles by year-end, and negotiate with a service representative to share space and repairs.
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