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 milestones and events span decades
Twenty years ago incumbent NDP MLA Stan Struthers won re election by 1600 votes. A 300000 renovation at W E Nash Clinic got provincial go ahead after election delay. Roblin welcomes a new recreation director Allan Knibss with Urban University ties. The Métis Centre hosts a Father's Day turkey shoot. Thirty years ago Roblin airport bid faces disappointment though funding in 1994 is encouraged. Roblin to host satellite station for Manitoba Crop Diversification near Carberry. 25th anniversary for Evangelical Mission Church. RES principal honored with Outstanding Volunteer Award. Fifty years ago McMunn and Yates Building Supplies opens. Eighty nine golfers compete in annual spring tourney. Bob Genaway wins. Zootsie with Dustin Hoffman at Roblin Theatre. Fiddler Jesse Wardle, 73, performs daily. Seventieth anniversaries note convocation at St Vladimir’s College. Seventeen year old Milton Isaac drowns near Roblin. Clubhouse break in third time this year. San Clara holds fourth in Man Sask Fastball. Sixty years ago 4H Sewing Susies show, many ribbons, regional prospects. The 6 Fat Dutchman visit Roblin Memorial Hall. Healthmaster juicer advertised. Cal Cockerill and Gerald Brook place third in high jump. Murray De La Mare wins 100 yard dash. Seventy years ago parliamentary election returns. Oil, car production and imports noted. Ninety years ago Greek relief drive underway. A wartime price board sets fat costs. A century ago Roblin opens a store near post office and oil discovery noted. Nearby tax sales announced in RM Hillsburg.