Mitchell's Drug Store celebrates 75th anniversary in Roblin
For 75 years from 1907 to 1882 three generations of the Mitchell family have operated the Roblin pharmacy. A 75th anniversary sale offered bargains July 27 to 31 with free coffee, gifts for the first 75 women and 75 children, door prizes, and a Come and Go Tea. A dinner and social at Sacred Heart Church Auditorium featured Master of Ceremonies Jim Mitchell and tributes from Mayor Lorne Boguski and MLA Wally McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Roblin
Pharmaciats
I. L. Mitchell
Graham
Jim
Mitchell's
Jim Mitchell
Sacred Heart Church
Glenna Beauchamp
Grace
Eugene Bramwell
Jean
Ruth
Gladys
Lillian
Julie
Hazel
Annie
Whitney
Jamie
Lorne Boguski
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A
Roblin- Russell
Red River
Mance Martin
Pestyk’s Custom Skate Manufacturing Opens in Roblin
A new Roblin business Pestyk’s Custom Skate Manufacturing opened July 27 1982 at 211 6th Ave NW run by Mel and Edna Hogan. The couple previously operated in Brandon for eight years offering custom leather ice skating boots and hockey skate repairs. They also repair other shoes and offer a full family footwear line including Buster Brown Cougars and Hush Puppies.
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Roblin
Pestyk's
Custom Skate Manufacturing
6Th Ave
N.W
Mel and
Edna Hogan
Hogans
Brandon
Pestyk’s
Mel
Edna
Thieves Target Multiple Cars at Roblin Bingo Night
Roblin RCM P reports thieves entered three vehicles during bingo at Memorial Hall. Mrs Gladys Waters’ car was stolen with keys left inside but not in ignition, later recovered damaged at the Valley River Indian Reserve. Two other cars owned by Joanne McDuffe and Martha Cooper were entered. all vehicles were left unlocked as a factor.
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Joanne McDuffe
Martha Cooper
Set. McRae
Vailey River Indian Reserve
Six Arrested For Swimming At 3 A M
Roblin R C M P responded to a 3 a m pool disturbance at the Roblin facility on August 10 1982. Six summer Recreation Commission employees were found swimming and causing a nuisance with keys to the pool amid prior vandalism. The incident prompted calls for a clear staff policy on facility access and rules.
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Recreation Commission
Roblin R.C.M.P
Hililsburg Holds Special Meeting Approves Equipment Purchase
Hililsburg council approved buying a used 1979 140G motor grader for 50 000 with trade of a 1976 grader from the RM, under one year warranty from Powell Equipment. Two grants were reported 1652 for ambulance service and 2000 for Bell Community Centre. subdivision by J F Zimmer approved.
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Charles Filewich
R.M
Powell Equipment
Town Council Advances By Law On Heavy Trucks In Roblin
Roblin town council approved the first reading of a by law to ban parking and operation of vehicles with over one ton carrying capacity in residential areas. The move follows numerous complaints about loud trucks and nighttime disruptions. Mayor Lorne Boguski said the measure targets a single troublesome case and aims to protect residents.
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Maple Manor
2Nd Avenue
S.W
Roblin
Lorne Boguski
Vehicle Crash Delivers Car Through Storefront Window
On August 38 1982 Heather Dixon 18 attempted to park on Main Street Roblin in front of Arlenes Flower Shop. She hit the gas by error driving into the shop causing about 1000 dollars in store damage and 800 dollars to a 1977 Cougar owned by Mrs Adolph Edel.
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Heather Dixon
Main Street
Roblin
Arlene
Adolph Edel
Tummel School Reunion Draws Hundreds in Roblin
The 1981 Tummel School reunion planned by a Brook family group drew hundreds, with Mabel Craig of Roblin and John Brook of Allyston Ontario highlighted. Steve Kurchak and Boris Bugera introduced the event, and Jim McArthur gave a condensed 76-year school history.
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Brook
Roblin
Mabel Craig
John Brook
Allyston
Ontario
Tummel
Steve Kurchak
Boris Bugera
Jim McArthur
Variation Allowance Not Set Precedent Says Town Secretary
Town Secretary Eli Cox of Roblin says a variation order granting 2 frontage feet instead of 5 has been approved for the 6th and 7th Street area near a subdivision. C N Rail will reduce regular area calls, new rep visits only on need. Planning board approves Roblin subdivision. discussions continue with RM and Intermountain on old lagoon recreational site. Town and Chamber of Commerce to share ad costs for Trade and Commerce magazine with possible full colour. Main Street Manitoba program may start. contact Jim Short for info. Licences issued: Richard Wutzke bricklayer Wayne Slone video sales Glen Boychuk.
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Bield
J. F. Zimmer
R.M
Perchaluk
Charles Filewich
Eli Cox
Roblin
Frost-Hunt
C.N. Rail
C.N
6Th
7Th Street
R.m.'s
Town and
Intermountain School
Roblin and District
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Trade and Commerce Magazine
Main Street
Manitoba
Jim Short
Ted's Barber Shop Moves to New Premises in Roblin
Ted Ungurain owner of Ted's Barber Shop in Roblin opened his new premises at 582nd Ave NW with help from Keith Chase. He says the old location lacked washroom facilities and space was insufficient for customers.
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Ted Ungurain
Ted
Roblin
Keith Chase
Ungurain
N.W
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Mitchell's Drug Store
Mitchells
Michel LaFramboise
Edna and
Mel Hogan
Pestyk’s Custom Skate Manufacturing
5Th Avenue N.W
Michel LaFrambo
Petey
Hililsburg
McArthur
Tummer
Michal LaFramboise
Pdarber
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