Latons to the Editor on the old school controversy
A reader criticizes the council for planning to demolish the old school citing heritage loss and costs. They compare to Roblin’s hospital demolition, accuse double talk, note a saved committee seeking funds and grants, and point to $3,000 town purchase and missed grant chances.
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Roblin
Calls for Regional Leaders to Support Roblin Cultural Growth
A citizen urges Shell River Hillsburg Shellmouth councils and Roblin District leaders to back arena and school joint responsibilities, fund cultural development, and provide regional cooperation. He praises local arts and church renovations and calls for a permanent memorial hall home and a public library.
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Roblin and District
Shell River
Hillsburg
Roblin
Shellmouth
Inglis
United Church
Surprise Letter From Japan Sends Seeds to Three Canadian Farms
A 1978 note from Japan arrives in Saskatchewan and Ontario and Manitoba via Riverside Gardens Saskatoon. The letter includes a trumpet lily photo and three seed shares, with plans to plant seeds and await blooms in three years. The exchange links Skinner's Nursery, Greenock Farm, and Riverside Gardens through an unusual cross country gift.
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Skinner’s Nursery
Art Delahey
Riverside Gardens
Saskatoon
Sask
Canada
East Centre
Saskatchewan
Sandy Best Greenock Farm
Georgetown
Ontario
Skinner’s Nursery Limited
Dropmore
Manitoba
Mr. Tetohira
Motosu-Guchi
Mori- Guchi
Japan
Hugh
Greenock Farms
Tetohira
Midget Champs Battle Ends With Langenburg Victory
Langenburg claimed the championship trophy after beating Roblin St Vlad 15 to 6. Scoring leaders included Grant Ross with four goals and assists from Mitch Kallusky. Home team players Vern Lawson Scott Morgan and Grant Ross contributed as well as several contemporaries from both sides.
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Troy Yont
Scott Morgan
Bruce Firth
Perry Hertlein
Alan de Corley
Barry Firth
Vern Lawson
Grant Ross
Grant Plewak
Mitch Kallusky
Langenburg
Tim Shuster
Bob Haas
Roblin-St. Vlads
North Stars Lose Three More Games
The Roblin North Stars played three games in six days, including a penalty filled match at Grandview on Saturday January 26, where Roblin fell 5 to unknown.
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North Stars
Roblin North Stars
Grandview
Roblin
Alvin Yeroschak
Wayne Steiner
Frank Constant
Bill Murray
Larry Constant
Bob Prisley
Brent Fisher
Dale Murray
Len Robeniuk
Roblin Hockey Team Reaches Regional Final in Russell Tournament
In a high penalties night Grandview and Roblin split results with Roblin winning 4 1 over Grandview and Ste Rose beating North Stars 5 2. Roblin advances to regional final after beating Gilbert Plains Russell and then Grandview in Russell tournament.
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Roblin
Ste Rose
Russell
Gilbert Plains
Grandview
Four finalists named in all age groups for Free Throw contest
Boys 12 to 15 and girls 12 to 15 competed with multiple scorers. Winners include Tim Radwanski 12s, Robert Yeo 13s, Ron Koski 14s, Mitch Stolarchuk 15s for boys, and Debbie Andres 14s and Bernie Enright 15s for girls. Report cards follow exam week.
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Tim Radwanski
Larry Zimmer
Wayne Ellis
Bernard Langan
Robert Yeo
Jeff Enright
Tim Bayn
Rocky Storozynsky
Ron Koski
Larry Kines
Kevin Bergson
Phil Paczkowski
Mitch Stolarchuk
Lyndon Styba
Karen McDuffe
Beverly Kirychuk
Shanna Styba
Susan Traynor
Carolyn Becker
Shirley Traynor
Sandra Zimmer
Michelle Bilous
Rosalie Carriere
Patricia Piwniak
Debbie Andres
Pat
Debbie
Bernie Enright
Tannis Shearer
50 and Over Club Sees Rally and Plan for Hosting Duties
Continuation of a society page notes 50 and over club activities with organizers Mary Kolson Molly Korpan and Chris Tummon. Bingo duties listed and a call for volunteers to host sessions, noting the Centre may close if no hostess steps forward. New History Committee named with members Sheldon Jones Mary WildemanRuby Alexander and Jean van Drecht.
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Beerman
Walter Ward
Peter Nowosad
Jean van Crecht
Jean van Drecht
Peter Nowasad
Mary Wildeman
Jean
Mary Kolson
Molly Korpan
Chris Tummon
Reg Mortemore
Micky Syka
Anne Nykolaishyn
Bob Wildeman
Bill Yakimishyn
Tony Klemetski
Mike Nowosad
Margaret Souter
History One
Sheldon Jones
Ruby Alexander
Anne
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