Roblin records and events sweep through decades
A compilation of Roblin area items from 1990 back to 1920 notes finance decisions, livestock totals, local council actions, hospital purchases, bowling and kayaking contests, a knife assault case, theatre showings, a fire incident, driving course beginnings, beards contests, anniversaries, bonspiels, hockey and community projects, and mill and café openings across years. Many entries name local people, places, and institutions.
Seed catalogues signal spring for gardeners
A blogger notes spring garden catalogs arriving from Lee Valley and other seed sites. They praise online catalogs for quick access to new offerings, highlight seed ratings like Baker Creek’s Furry Yellow Hog tomato, and mention exploring varieties beyond red tomatoes.
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Lee Valley
Baker Creek
Garden ramblings reveal blooms and zones for spring
An amateur gardener shares notes on plants and cultivars such as Zantedeschia Majestic Red Calla Lily Autumn Brilliance Fern and White Feather Hosta. The piece discusses plant traits zones microclimates and timing while urging early seed catalog exploration and spring prep.
Rural Manitoba sewage injector bans hit sellers hard
Rural Manitobans face steep costs to replace above ground sewage ejectors with below ground systems as new law declares them polluters. Replacements may cost from $15 000 to $30 000 per property, creating a financial burden for farm transfers and sales.
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Manitoba
Citizens urged to oppose septic legislation in Manitoba
A letter argues landowners must pay before selling and criticizes a rule favoring underground septic fields over ejectors. It notes officials lack conclusive environmental proof and urges rural residents to contact Premier Selinger and ministers Blaikie and Struthers to oppose the measures.
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AMM
Manitoba
Selinger
Leg
Bill Blaikie
Mincon
Mb.ca
Agriculture
Stan Struthers
Minaga
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Roblin Auction Mart
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Bob Perchaluk
Melvin Antosh
Sth Ave
145Th Ave
Knights of Columbus
Togo
Fred McDuffe
Wm. G. Kozak
Macleod
Paul Lynxley
Valley River
John Robert Shingoose
Marilyn Monroe
Tony Curtis
Roblin Theatre
Thomas A. Yeo
Roblin Motors
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J. Collins
Manitoba Power
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Cowan
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay Junction
San Clara
Merridale
Aikin
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Sam Lywak
Alex Slater
Kamsack
Electric Cafe
Westwood Block
Main St
Messrs. Morrison & Williamson
Deepdale
Saunders’ Mill
Shell__River Agricultural Society
Neishbourly
Russell
David Ferguson
Eee
Goose Lakes
Dublin
Cameroon
Canavan
Conan
Taro Ancherage
Ostans
Cameron
Frida
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