Roblin Veterinary Clinic Opens as Provincial Program Expands
The Roblin Veterinary Clinic opened Thursday September 16 at 11:30 am, part of Manitoba's push to create 35 clinics under the veterinary services program. Attendees included Lieutenant speakers like Minister Samuel Askiw and ML A Wally McKenzie, with Dr Delmar Pearson named as the new local veterinarian. The ceremony featured ribbon cutting by John Robertson and tours of the facility, plus coffee and doughnuts for guests.
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Roblin
Veterinary
John Robertson
Rablin
Harold Boughton
R. M
Shellmouth
Samuel Askiw
Manitoba
Provincial
Agriculture Department
Federal Department of Rural Economic Expansion
Herb Schultz
Department of Regional Economic Expansion
Wally McKenzie
Jack McPhedran
Province of
A. Miller
Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
Robertson
Delmar
del) Pearson
Miami
Western Veterinary College
Saskatoon
South Africa
Pearson
M.L.A
J. J. Pearson
Grandview Book Depot Opens in Parkland System
The Grandview Book Depot opened September 17 in the new Grandview elementary school as part of the Parkland Regional Library Service. It is the third of twelve depots to hold ceremonies with over 30 attendees. Local volunteers manage each depot and monthly book deliveries sustain them.
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Libray
Parkland
Grandview
Storozinski
Georgie Scott
Ethel March
Peter Burtniak
Gordon Ritchie
Ron Kinney
Parkland Board
McKenzie
Parkland Regional Library
McNicol announces birth of Jared Edward
Ken and Norma Shearer McNicol announce the arrival of their son, Jared Edward, born May 10, 1971, with the chosen son welcoming him on August 13, 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNicol
Ken
Norma
Shearer
Jared Edward
Brandon nursing graduates and Carberry funeral notes
Diplomas were presented September 15 in Brandon to 19 students completing a two year psychiatric nursing course at Brandon Hospital for Mental Diseases. Ruth Andres of Roblin was among the graduates. Mr and Mrs J A Hilland and Mervyn and Mr and Mrs Ron Elder attended funeral services for Mrs Stary McDonald of Carberry, held Sept 21 at Knox Presbyterian Church after her death September 18.
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John Kines
Birtle
J. Kines
Brandon
Brandon Hospital
Ruth Andres
Roblin
J. A. Hilland
Mervyn
Ron Elder
Birth of Crystal Lavalle at Thompson Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Lavalle announce the birth of a baby daughter Crystal at Thompson hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur Poitra and daughters Paulette and Carolyn of Winnipeg were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Alex Poitra. Homer Bouvier of Calgary visits district after ten years absence. Mrs Monica Mortemore visits Winnipeg with her daughter and son-in-law. Miss Nancy Gauvin of Winnipeg visits family and friends.
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Ray Lavalle
Crystal
Thompson
Arthur Poitra
Paulette
Carolyn
Winnipeg
Alex Poitra
Homer Bouvier
Calgary
Monica Mortemore
Nancy Gauvin
Frank Campbell Wins Roblin Golf Tournament Trophy
Roblin golfer Frank Campbell topped the mens open Fall Golf Tournament at the local links on Sunday September 19 capturing the J A Aikland and Sons trophy with a 76. Lorne Hill and Vic Wilson tied for second with 79. First Flight winner Tony Yaworski 78. Second Flight Phil Kubas 85. Third Flight Spencer Newton 85. Fourth Flight John Wilson 85. Fifth Flight Fred Newton 95. Harry Rempel won closest to the hole on No. 8 green with 5 ft 9½ in. Ninety six golfers from Dauphin Gilbert Plains Grandview The Pas Russell Swan River Roblin and Kamsack participated.
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Frank Campbell
Roblin
J. A Aikland and Sons
Lorne Hill
Dauphin
Vic Wilson
Gilbert Plains
Tony Yaworski
Bill Murray
Robert Genoway
Swan River
Phil Kubas
Arnold Yeo
Pete Peteleski
Spencer Newton
Bill Spear
Ab Puchalski
John Wilson
Grandview
Mike Kapeiz
Pete Motyka
Fred Newton
Ron McMillan
Eugene Bramwell
Harry Rempel
Daryl Sylvester
Harry Oliphant
the Pas
Russell
Swan
River
Kamsack
Cancer Uterine Death Rate Drops in 25 Years
The Canadian Cancer Society says the death rate from uterine cancer has halved in 25 years and urges women over 25 to get a Pap test every two to three years to help nearly eliminate this cancer. the organization seeks contributions to fund ongoing research.
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Canadian Cancer Society
Education Change Is Certain and Its Future
A columnist argues future education will be unrecognizable with rising computer influence. Students may learn at varying paces, uniformity fades, and television assists classrooms. Winnipeg schools test computer aided teaching while teachers may shift role as society becomes a mass of numbers.
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Winnipeg
Souter couple honored at 45th wedding anniversary dinner
Roblin Mr and Mrs George Souter were surprised with a dinner party hosted by Clifford and Marilyn Pears for their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday September 12. Guests presented money for a matched luggage set. The couple’s actual anniversary date is September 13.
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Sptember
George Souter
Roblin
Clifford
Marilyn Pears
Souter
Portage la Prairie vegetable farms visit features Grade 1 carrot note
Manitoba Home Economists tour Portage la Prairie visiting onion carrot turnip celery and cabbage fields. They learn soils affect turnip colour waste in carrot production and the Grade 1 carrot practice. A vegetable smorgasbord highlights the day with Peak of the Market promotion.
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Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Vegetable Growers Association
Social Roundup Highlights Frequent Visits and Weddings
Local residents and visitors are noted in a series of social items. Mr C Dunlop of British Columbia and Mr Dave Smith of Winnipeg visited friends in Roblin area. Veronica Kozak and Lynne Martin pursued university programs in Edmonton and Manitoba. many family gatherings span Winnipeg Toronto Vancouver and beyond with anniversaries and Memorial service plans for Roy Lilley.
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C. Dunlop
B. C
Frank Lilley
Dave Smith
Winnipeg
Wam Gaméy
Veronica Kozak
University of Edmonton
Jerry Kozak
Brandon Tech
Wm. Franchuk
Welland
Ontario
Roblin
Lynne Martin
U. of M
Lynne
Mitchell’s
Raymond Goetz
Tony
Tillie Tumbel
Kosinsky
Toronto
St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church
Roy David Lilley
Shirley Kozak
Susan Poyser
Shelly Poyser
University of North Dakota At
Grand Forks
Shirley
Susan
Shelly
Phillip Ostrowski
John
Sophie Ostrowski
Victoria Island
B.C
Peace River
Alberta
Dale Gamey
Kitchener
Wm. Gamey
Red River College
Anne Chomsky
James Stanley
Pete Druskin
Vancouver
Tillie Gayp
Nellie Warbeck
George Rhodes
Lark Gamey
University of Manitoba
Lark
Shamatawa
Soil testing and 4H youth programs announced
The Agriculture Department offers soil sampling kits via Agricultural Representative Offices for six dollars per field with analysis at Manitoba's lab. Simple sampling tools suffice and results guide crop choices and fertilizer rates. Youth opportunities note upcoming 4H club activities for ages 9 to 19 with Extension Office contact for program development.
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Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Representative Office
University of Manitoba
Army Worm Control Assistance Approved In Manitoba
Manitoba will cover one third of the cost to spray 15 250 acres with Lannate to combat army worms. At $2.40 per acre the province adds 80 cents per acre for about 12 200 total. Saskatchewan has a similar program. The federal government may be asked to fund another third.
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Manitoba
Sam Askiw
Saskatchewan
Canada
Uskiw
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Roblin Veterinary Clinic
Vr. Askiw
Canada Manpower Training Program
Interlake District
Delmar Pearson
Grandview Book Depot
Market Quotations Auction Mart
Weiller and Williams Auction Mart
Dba
Happy Lake
Boggy Creek
San Clara
Dr. Mortemore
Intermountain
B. A
Hawryluk
Mrs. Souter
Joan
Joan Clement
Extension Home
Doris Proski
Jimmy
Kenny
John Ostrowski
Coquitlamd
Williams “Bake
Tacoma
Washington
U.S.A
Coquitland
John Midzain
Inlaw
Tom Antosh
Merridale
Olga
Andrew Glutek
Judy
Phyllis
St. Andrews College
AG. Rep
ARMY
Sacred Heart Parish
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