What did people say about rural Manitoba centralization
The editor recalls a 1972 Regional Analysis Program survey from Rossburn and Angusville on rural depopulation and centralization. It reports stark public opinion: overwhelming 98.6 percent oppose small-town disappearance, 92.8 percent reject larger regional centers, and 84.6 percent favor improving school transport. The piece reflects on whether views have shifted in six years.
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Rossburn
Angusville
Manitoba Department of Industry & Commerce
Manitoba
Regional Development Corporation
Parkland
Dept. of Industry & Commerce
Letter to the Editor on union strikes and bargaining reform
A reader argues that after many strikes, including liquor store workers, losses in wages and production hurt all. They support union rights to strike but call for pre contract negotiations, arbitration if needed, retroactive pay, recorded negotiations, and employee copies to assess leaders and company positions.
Lions Club Bingo Winners List
Wednesday November 15 Lions Club bingo results show top winners including Mrs Helen Sidlar receiving multiple placements. Other high finishers include Mrs Stella Herchak Mrs Mike Baubie Vivian Stitt Mrs E Pawluk and several tied positions with names such as Nick Kurchaba Isabel Setlack Mavis Tanner Marie Oudie and Gloria Bone among the top finishers.
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Helen Sidlar
Stella Herchak
Mike Baubie
Vivian Stitt
E. Pawluk
Nellie Shewchuk
Mary Smycnnik
Nick Kurchaba
Isabel Setlack
Mavis Tanner
Pete Melnyk
New Departure Mfg Co to Locate Plant in Rossburn
The New Departure Maf g Co of Canada plans to establish a plant in Rossburn for manufacturing New Department and Little Giant Fire Extinguishers. A block of shares sold quickly and the company will employ a score or more, with printing operations likely as well. Mr. Cockburn, secretary and Rossburn Times proprietor, intends to relocate to town, signaling a local boom. Watch Rossburn Grow.
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Rossburn
Maf’g. Co
Canada
Cockburn
Rossburn Times
Times
Andrews Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary Dance
The family of Doug and Blanche Andrew invite guests to a 30th anniversary dance honoring their parents on Saturday November 25 1978 at the Rossburn Town Hall Rossburn Manitoba. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No gifts requested.
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Doug
Blanche Andrew
Rossburn Town Hall
Rossburn
Man
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