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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1981
Page
1
Critics say the 42 day postal strike settlement is unbalanced as semi skilled workers could earn up to 25000 a year with four weeks vacation after eight years and 17 weeks maternity leave at 93 percent of regular pay. By contrast a nutritionist job ad demands a bachelor degree plus master or postgraduate diploma and public health or community nutrition experience.
The piece compares a costly postal settlement to the earnings of thousands of Canadian families running small shops, noting many struggle to reach 25 000 annually. It argues government monopoly and service shutdowns enabled unions to demand benefits, urging removal of the strike right from public servants.
An excitable Regina football fan, clearly a Canada Cup hockey follower, shouted Pass that damn puck as Bomber Miller ran toward the Roughriders goal line. The moment captures local sporting humor from the gridiron clash.
In 1981 the Water Decade and International Year of Disabled Persons highlight steps to guard children from disease via safe water and sanitation. WHO estimates universal clean water could cut 80 percent of diseases. UNICEF and WHO aim for clean water for all by 1990 and seek public support through UNICEF Month in October and Halloween fundraising.
A historical note recounts Samuel Hearne's search for a northern copper river. After two failed attempts he learns from Chief Matonabbee that squaws are essential for success. With their aid, Hearne finds the river but misses copper, and returns safely to Fort Prince of Wales.
The Keystone Pioneer Museum ladies held their monthly meeting at Vi McIntyre’s home with seven members present and one new member invited. Nellie Zibresky won the contest and Nellie Bilous won the draw. Mrs Souter reported on the Hospital Auxiliary. The next meeting is at Nellie Zibresky’s home on Wednesday September 30 at 1 30 p m.
Expired March 31 1981 the contracts were deemed fair by Warren Allmand then Solicitor General. Municipalities with populations over 15000 contracting RCMP services will pay 81 percent of police costs. Larger under 15000 areas may pay over 56 percent to equal 1980 81 levels. Contracts retroactive to April 1 1981 run 10 years. Roblin town logo unveiled for future display.
Mr and Mrs Fred Baumung of Togo Sask announce the engagement of their son Darwin Frederick to Julie Forest daughter of Mr and Mrs Andre Forest of Souris Manitoba. The marriage is set for November 14 in Brandon Manitoba.
Supplies are being purchased in Roblin. Mrs Morrisseau said a Secretary of State representative will visitRoblin to scrutinize Katimavik work. Ideas to help the community were discussed and a Winter Festival was proposed with ice sculptures and snowshoe races.
The Health Centre reports an expected deficit for the year of around $11 748. High electrical energy costs are blamed and Mr. Clearwater informs the board Hydro will check the reasons for the elevated bills while eaves troughing leaks at the front entrance are noted.
A hospital in Killarney will spend $10 000 per year on lease payments. The arrangement involves ongoing occupancy and recurring annual costs affecting the facility’s budget and operations.
Nomination papers for school trustee candidates are due October 7, with papers obtainable from the secretary treasurer at Grandview or the municipal offices. Expiring terms held by Leo Bangle Ward 1 San Clara Edward Demkin Ward 8 Town of Roblin Gary Maxwell Ward 5 Grandview Rural Wade Cowling Ward 7 Grandview town Helen Hale Ward 9 Gilbert Plains rural and Marlene Ironstand Ward 11 Valley River.
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