This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Roblin election and local farm reports across decades
May 3 twenty years ago saw Len Derkach win Roblin Russell by 1,500 votes over Neil Steward. Spring sale at North West Bull Test averaged $2,041 for 48 bulls. Shell River sucker derby near Inglis yielded no fish caught among 30 tagged. Feeder steers 400–500 lb sold $1.10–$1.27. feeder cows 63–76 cents. May 3 reports 30 years ago show Moon Shine Daze festival plans and a fire at the Garry Rice farm site. Town council budget for a steel fire hall $86,726. health board trims $44,000. golf course open with fees. A Roblin real estate listing valued at $55,000. May 2, 40 years ago, Ilona Truffyn chosen for UN Youth pilgrimage. construction on intermediate school begins. UN agencies study trips noted. fire department responds to grass fire near Shevlin. May 1, 50 years ago, a Swedish pressure treating plant deal. spring storm hits crops. calf vaccination bylaw. Joanne Woodward in Three Faces of Eve at Roblin Theatre. April 29, 60 years ago, sightings of near-extinct Whooping Crane. weather and road conditions. snow. spring plowing and seed oats in Makaroff. April 28, 70 years ago, Nick Georgets with four-horse plowing. seed oats in Makaroff. Shevlin softball practice. four inches of snow. 80 years ago, May 3, news of a baby attacked by a cow, ongoing seeding, and a fatal shooting over lumber dispute at Benchaiski yard. injured man hospitalized. suspect detained in Dauphin gaol.