Trucker Killed As Tanker Explodes In Roblin Crash
Emergency crews rushed to the Roblin valley Sunday night after a Super B fuel tanker lost control and exploded. An initially suspected rear tire blowout caused the crash, the driver was ejected and died on impact. Diesel spill forced boat-launch closure and Highway 5 shutdown for investigation and cleanup with multiple agencies assisting.
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Roblin
West Side Hill
Highway 5
Manitoba
Manitoba Conservation
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation
Manitoba Hydro
Ed Doering
Fire forces temporary evacuation at Maple Manor
An electrical panel short in a Maple Manor service room on August 3 forced the temporary evacuation of all tenants. The panel and a hot water heater burned, creating dense acrid smoke as emergency crews arrived around 3:30 p.m. Residents were moved to the Drop-In Centre and returned after six. Len Grundy, Maple Manor board chair, praised cooperation with Handivan, nurses, ambulance, police, and fire fighters and noted plans for improved emergency drills.
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Maple Manor
Handivan
Len Grundy
Grundy
Roblin
Inside Classifieds and TV Guide Summary
Classifieds section highlights MAFRI report MYIC report and Rec report across pages 13 14 15 with TV Guide details. Note mentions include miscellaneous listings and program guides across the issue.
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MYIC
Rec
TV Guide
Roblin Agricultural Society 92nd Fair Opens Friday Weekend Events
The Roblin Agricultural Society hosts its 92nd annual fair this weekend with a parade exhibit hall and Saturday tea. Events include heavy horse pull demonstrations pony rides and a dance Saturday night at the arena. A Sunday pancake breakfast gospel singing and 3D barrel racing cap the weekend ahead of forecast warm weather.
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Roblin Agricultural Society
Henry Makinson
Wandler’s
Wagons West
Legion
Randy King
Yorkton
Harold Kelly
Mbra
Leading Edge Aviation
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Rebecca
2Nd Avenue
1St Avenue
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Ad Roblin
Lea Panartmant
Roblin Auto Body
1St Ave
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