Roblin Arena marks year of service to district
The Roblin Arena celebrates its first anniversary with ongoing events from skating and hockey to exhibits and gym activities. The arena board thanks the Roblin Legion and Kinsmen Club for kitchen floor plywood and a new arena waiting room floor funded by a $1000 donation and PEP labor. Ticket sales remain short but progress could fund seating upgrades. B A Hawryluk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Arena Board
Roblin Legion
Labor
PEP Project
F. A. Newtons
B. A. Hawryluk
Roblin St Vlads Reach Manitoba Juvenile Final
The Roblin St Vlads defeated Swan River in a best of three series to advance to the Manitoba Juvenile B final. Roblin won 4 1 on Feb 23 and 5 4 in overtime on Feb 26, with Larry Cowan scoring the OT winner. The hometown crowd cheered as Terleski assisted Cowan for the winning goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin-St. Vlads
Manitoba
Swan River
Roblin-St. Vilads
Roblin St. Vlads
Larry Cowan
G. Terleski
M. Campbell
Wellington
Peter Stesiak
Roblin
Bielobzyski
Ken Holovach
Terleski
Cowan
Dale Doering
Ron Livingston
Brant Bales
Sit
Parkland Festival talk outlines regional plans and events
Manitoba Festival survey findings discussed with Roblin Parkland Festival committees and two visitors from Gilbert Plains. Ann Geras of Birtle and Mc Clymont outlined growth since 1962 and 1970 71 entries. Proposal to rotate hosting centers and form standing festival committees. May 27 1972 Highlight Concert in Winnipeg and submission of up to three tapes by May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Plains
Manitoba
Ann Geras
Birtle
McClymont
Manitoba Arts Council
Roblin Parkland
Winnipeg Centennial Auditorium
Marjorie Giles
Birth of Karen Dawn Robertson Daughter to Reg and Ellen Robertson
Reg and Ellen Robertson announce the birth of a baby girl named Karen Dawn on February 18. She weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces and is a sister for Kevin Dwayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg
Ellen Robertson
Karen Dawn
Kevin Dwayne
Makaroff Women's Institute Meets In February Session
Mrs. V Davis hosts the Makaroff W I meeting with five members present. President Hilderman chairs. secretary Mrs Elliott notes. Reports cover Sun shine treats, fundrais ing for Cancer and March of Dimes, and a bed spread for two recipients. The group plans the May 3 1972 district convention in Makaroff commemorating 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff W. I
Hilderman
Elliott
F.w.lc
West-Man
R. Bileski
E. Hohle
Roblin
Shell River
Makaroff
U C Y Sno Fest Weekend In Winnipeg Honors Roblin Group
The Roblin and St. Vlad's U C Y attended the Sno Fest in Winnipeg on the 18th to 20th. Dottie Kozak and Murray Trakabo served as King and Queen representatives with Dottie named first princess. Roxie Myshchuk helped the broomball team win a trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
St. Vlad’s
U.C.Y
Winnipeg
U.C.Y. Sno
West Kildonan Park
Roxie ‘Myshchuk
St. Andrew’s
St. Joesephat’s
St. Vilad’s U.C.Y
Rocks and Brooms Mixed Bonspiel Profits For Roof Repairs
The Afternoon Ladies Curling Club earned 184 dollars from a February 19th and 20th mixed bonspiel and handed the funds to the Central committee for curling rink roof repairs. Regular Bingo Friday March 3rd offers prize structure tied to blackout outcomes and game payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Promotion Horticulture Meeting in Roblin Opens Series
The first of three meetings of Promotion Horticulture gathered nineteen directors from Roblin Russell and Dauphin on February 26 at Mrs. EB Traub’s home. Discussion covered youth plant preservation, upcoming shows, memberships, and judge exchanges with the Swan River convention noted for 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
EB. Traub
Manitoba
B. J. Cracy
Dauphin
Russell
Hugh Skinner
F. L. Skinner
Dropmore
Dennis Trinder
Geraldine Brucher
Russell Society
Roblin Society
Dauphin Society
Swan River
Blanche Brown
Intermountain Board Sets Politic Visitor Policy For Schools
The Intermountain board of trustees approves a policy allowing current or former provincial and federal political leaders to address students during school hours for up to forty minutes with principal approval. Guest topics must be pre-approved, and tapes may be provided to the Board. The board also revises transportation policies, relocates the bus service garage to Gilbert Plains, and awards insurance for sixty buses to Allan Martin of Roblin with annual costs totaling 3 517 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain Board of School Trustees
Board of Trustees
Gilbert Plains
Allan Martin
Roblin
PL & PD
Social Scene Notes From Roblin February Events and Moves
Randy Hiebert left for Winnipeg to seek work. Darryl and Nola Sylvester move to Winnipeg after 15 months in Roblin with Darryl promoted to Royal Bank accountant. Ada Weller’s relatives attend her sister Mable Weller Luckings wedding in London Ontario. Local residents among 119 Manitoba university graduates include Micheal Styba Roblin BEd, Ronald Wizniak Roblin BSc ME, and Taras Horbay Roblin BA. Mrs. Muriel Scott recovering in Roblin Hospital with sister Hazel Howell visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl Sylvester
Winnipeg
Darryl
Royal Bank
Nola
Roblin
Ernest Scrimshaw
Ada
Joyce
Glensila
Mable Weller
Henry J. Luckings
Lambeth
Ontario
Church of Christ Deciples
London
Tom Weller
Muriel Scott
Roblin Hospital
Hazel Howell
Scott
University of Manitoba
Micheal Styba
Box
Ronald Anthony Nicholas Wizniak
Taras Thomas Horbay
Manitoba
Recliner chair dangers and stain resistant fabric tips
A Canadian Consumers Association letter warns of a gap between seat and footrest in many recliners that can trap a child and cause serious injury. It urges buyers to seek solid panels, favor stain resistant fabrics like Scotchgard, and remember the finish is temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Consumer
Consumers’ Association of Canada
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Calls for March of Dimes
The Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 met February 8 with 27 members and one guest. President Mrs. Sanders chaired as colors were advanced. Two new members added by card will be installed in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Legion
Sanders
Grandview
March of Dimes
Salvation Army
Legion
Curle
Adamas
Manitoba Hog Deficiency Payment Details and Eligibility
Farmers can obtain hog deficiency payment application forms from AgriRep offices or Manitoba Hog Marketing Commission offices in Winnipeg or Brandon. Forms must be collected by producers and submitted with proof of marketing and grading certificates. The federal payment offers $5 per hog indexing 100 or more, up to 200 hogs, for hogs marketed in 1971, with an expected total of about $2.5 million to Manitoba producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AgiRep
Manitoba
Hog Marketing Commission
Winnipeg
Brandon
Canada Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
Provincial
Agriculture Department
Roblin Town Receives $30,000 Local Initiatives Grant
The Town of Roblin was approved to receive about $30,000 under the Department of Manpower and Immigration Local Initiatives Program for construction and renovation of community buildings and general cleanup. Fifteen jobs will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Department of Manpower and Immigration
Roblin Auction Mart Livestock Totals Hit 337 Head
Thursday market at Roblin Auction Mart posts 337 head sold including 175 cattle 142 weanling pigs 34.30 per head notes and 1 horse. Prices show varied ranges with cattle figures listed for stock cows bulls and calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Auction Mart
Fashion With Fabrics Under New Management
Roblin Manitoba store Fashion With Fabrics marked a change of ownership with Coffee Day on February 26 offering a 10 percent fabric discount. Brenda Weeres won a $10 door prize. attendees received miniature emergency sewing folders as a token. New owners Albert and Gail Davis, Roblin, purchased from founders Peter and Mrs Glogowski, who started the business in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Manitoba
Brenda Weeres
Albert
Gail Davis
Man
Marian Davis
Dave Davis
Cromarty District
Gail
H. Oliphant
Peter Glogowski
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parkland Festival
Mrs. V. Davis
Makaroff Women’s Institute
Ntermountain Information
B. A. Hawryluk Board
Randy Hiebert
Lorne Nicholson
Bertha Henderson
Alice Wylie
Calgary
Alta
F. Lilley
Donna Zibresky
M T.S
Toronto
Nicolas
Red Rock
Mr. Ewart Scott
Swift Current
Joan
Joan Clement
Extension Home
Ladies’ Auxiliary
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!