Owen Knight dies after illness in 1968 at age 86
Owen Knight died February 29 1968 after a brief illness aged 86 last September. He lived a long life enjoying farming and travel from England to Canada and Australia. Survived by a daughter in Australia a brother Ernest of Roblin and a sister in England.
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Owen Knight
England
School of Hard Knocks
Australia
Miles
Owen
Canada
Ernest
Roblin
Ernest of
School plans viewed at division offices for public inspection
The division offices report that plans for new schools have been viewed by many and are available for any resident to inspect. The accessible display invites public scrutiny and input on the proposed facilities.
Bezo's Inglis Rink Tops Roblin Men's Annual Bonspiel
The Roblin Men’s Annual Bonspiel ended Saturday March 23 with three finals at 7 30 p m and two on Friday night. Fifty seven rinks participated, twenty one local and thirty six outside. D Bezo foursome from Inglis remained undefeated to win the top event. Winners list includes Mitchell Event Newton Event Hill and Event Co op Event with multiple placings for Inglis Roblin Grandview and other towns. A half side of beef raffled by the curling club was won by Mrs. Eugene Brumwell.
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Roblin
J. A. Mitchel
Ralph Harlow
Red Cross
Harvey Simpson
Wille Graham Mitchell
Bill de la Mare
Allan Martin
Lloyd Hembroff
D. Bezo
Ingis
Curling
Eugene Brumwell
Roblin Seniors Win Yorkton Basketball Tournament
The Roblin Senior Men won the first annual Yorkton tournament held March 23 at Dr Brass Auditorium. Roblin defeated Yorkton 61 53 in the first game and beat Kamsack 55 49 in the final, with Ken Prokopetz and Ken Jakeman dominating rebounds and scoring. Gerald Stumbers and Res Becker contributed strong shows as Roblin collected team trophies and individual awards.
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Roblin
Yorkton
Kamsack
Waden A
Dr. Brass Auditorium
Ken Prokopetz
Dena
Start i
Ken Jakeman
Gerald Stumbers
Res Becker
Festival Set for Rob tin Parkland Dates With May Finale
Preparations are underway for the Rob tin Parkland Festival second section to be held May 7 8 and 9 with a final concert on May 10 Entries close this Friday March 29 and the program books will be printed once entries are sorted Mrs Helga Anderson of Winnipeg will adjudicate singing and piano while H A Jeffrey of Regina provincial band consultant will judge the band selections The trophy committee is gathering last year’s trophies for presentation at the final concert A good number of volunteers are needed to act as secretaries to the adjudicators and attend the doors The festival executive is confident the response will be as gratifying as in the past
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Helga Anderson
Winnipeg
H. A. Jeffrey
Regina
Ant
Social ties and visits noted in Winnipeg area society page
Mrs. Graham Mitchell visited in Winnipeg last week with Art Currey and Haver. Haver saw Miss Karen Cross during the trip. Funeral attendees from Winnipeg and Stonewall joined relatives for Mr. T. L. McNeill’s service. Montreal and Roblin residents sent honors and well wishes to local families. Mrs. Florence Fletcher memorials and Mrs. Wm. Cranwell’s 93rd birthday drew friends and relatives.
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Graham Mitchell
Winnipeg
Art Currey
Haver
Karen Cross
Parents Night At Roblin Collegiate
Roblin Collegiate invites all parents to a night on Monday April 1 beginning at 4 30 pm with teacher interviews from 4 30 pm to about 9 30 pm. Visitors can view displays around the auditorium labs and school while lunch is served in the auditorium.
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the Roblin Collegiate
Announcement of Birth for Ronda Wilean Alexander
William and Olean Alexander announce the birth of their daughter Ronda Wilean, one year and ten months old, a sister for Wade.
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Wiliam
Olean Alexander
Ronda Wilean
Wade
Deepdale 4H Opens Year With New Officers and Seeds
The Deepdale 4H Clovers held their first meeting of the year on March 10 at Mr A Klemetski home. Twelve members attended one absent. New officers were elected President Dianne Kozak Vice President Randy Mills Secretary Barbara Kiemetski Treasurer Michael Kiemetski News Reporter Karen Mysko. Next meeting set for April 5 at Mr John Allens home.
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Deepdale
Deepdale 4H
A. Klemetski
Dianne Kozak
Randy Mills
Barbara Kiemetski
Michael Kiemetski
Karen Mysko
John Allen
Roblin Intermediates School Construction Underway
Report on Intermountain School Division No. 36 details the Roblin Intermediate School project initiated in 1966 with approval for a 42 classroom facility including 21 academic, 3 special education, 2 science, 2 library, 6 multipurpose and 8 auditorium spaces. Benjaminson Construction Limited of Winnipeg chosen after tender review. Start of construction deadline set for April 1, 1968.
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Intermountain
Intermountain Division
Roblin
Grandview
Gilbert
Goose Lake Consolidated
Borden Hawryluk
Goose Lake Board
Intermountains School Division No. 36
Etienne J. Gaboury
Trustees of
Intermountain School Division
Minister of Education
Department of Education
Public School Finance Board
Benjaminson. Construction Limited
Winnipeg
Eee
Er Ie Foundation
Benjaminson Construction Limited
St King
Local Notes From Grand Narrows Area
Mr and Mrs Mose Laliberte return home after attending a PFRA Convention in Brandon. Mrs George Murray attends a W I Board meeting in Russell on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Framingham and Noel visit relatives in Kasack on Sunday. Mr George Murray and Herb attend a Pool Elevator district meeting in Dauphin on Tuesday.
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Mose Laliberte
PFRA
Brandon
George Murray
Russell
Fred Framingham
Noel
Kamsack
Herb
Dauphin
St Vladimir's College Wins First Eastern Saskatchewan Science Fair
St Vladimir's College biology class led by Mr Moroz presented Embryology with incubator displays showing egg to embryo development and human fetal stages. The fair drew about 1500 attendees over two days with lines of spectators and a Saskatchewan Teachers Federation visit. The science fair trophy for best exhibit went to St Vladimir's, honoring Kamsack Collegiate’s role in organizing the event.
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Saskatchewan
Kamsack Collegiate Institute
St. Vladimir’s College
Larry Hyshka
Gregory Prokopahuk
Daniel Kyba
Alex Kowalchuk
Reymond Moroz
Kamsack Collegiate
Saskatchewn Teachers Federation
Saslatche Wan
Walter Kulyk
Peggy's Pointers on Freezer Care and Defrosting
The guide advises using newspaper to wrap frozen food before defrosting and keeping the freezer cool. It recommends slow thawing, wiping with baking soda solution for a clean scent, and setting the freezer to 6 degrees Fahrenheit or slightly lower. Periodically check that temperature stays at or below 0 degrees F and cook or heat food promptly when removed.
Rupert Carr Speaks At Women’s Institute Meeting
Local barrister Rupert Carr was guest speaker at the Roblin Women’s Institute meeting on March 21 in the United Church. He spoke on wills and estates and answered questions. The new president Mrs. John Neabel led the business, reports noted the Lady Curlers banquet, March of Dimes $334 raised, and rest room book sales for a Winnipeg Polo Park sale in April. The 1968 board and officers are listed with multiple members across committees.
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Rupert Carr
Theegular
Roblin Women’s Institute
United Church
Carr
John Neabel
Children’s Hospital
Winnipeg
Polo Park
Provincial Lamb Producers Meet in Roblin on April 11
The Provincial Lamb Producers Committee will hold a meeting in Roblin at 2 00 p m on April 11 in the Roblin Theatre to discuss marketing and lamb production. Saskatchewan producers are invited to attend as the new market system at Winnipeg Livestock yards nears one week in operation.
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Roblin
Winnipeg
Manwaring Appointed Magistrate for Dauphin District
Francis McDonald Manwaring a 53 year old magistrate high sheriff and inspector of legal offices is named resident magistrate for the Dauphin judicial district effective May 1 1965 He will serve the entire district full time replacing part time coverage by George Lauman QC and Jack Welker Manwaring born in Brownlee Sask raised at Birtle studied in Winnipeg served in Europe with the Canadian Army and graduated from St Johns College Manitoba Law School in 1950 He practiced law at Hamiota 1950 to 1955 then joined the federal Finance Department administering the Farm Improvement Loans Act In 1960 he was named high sheriff magistrate and inspector of legal offices.
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Francis McDonald Manwaring
Dauphin Judicial District
Sterling R. Lyon
Q.C
George Lauman
Q. C
Shoal Lake
Dauphin Court
Jack Welker
Swan River
Roblin
Iistrat
Manwaring
Brownlee
Sask
Birtle
Mr. Manwaring
Winnipeg
Europe
Amy
St. John’s College
Manitoba Law School
Hamiota
Federal Department of Finance
Earl Chase Chosen for Bield 4H Beef Club Meets
The Bield 4H Beef Club held a March 22 meeting with six attending. Four members will join the 4H curling bonspiel in the last weekend of March. Earl Chase chosen to represent Roblin in the Calf Scramble at the Brandon Winter Fair. Next meeting set for Friday April 26 at Mr. Wm Bugutska’s home.
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Earl Chase
Bield
Brandon
Roblin
St Michael's Parish Marks 60th Anniversary Celebration
St Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish plans a 60th anniversary in July 1968. An appeal seeks photos and history of the church in pioneer days, especially the original building that stood on the site for 20 years. Contributions may be sent to Mr Frank Senderewich, Route 4, Deendae, Manitoba.
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St. Michael’s Parish
Pictures
St. Michael’s
Pioneer
Frank Senderewich
R. R. No
Deendae
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T. Hunter
Dropmore
D. Cook
Binsearth
A. Nabe
Makroff
Hill
C. Klimeck
L. Mitchell
J. Puch
Aisxi
D. Eisner
J. Scott
T. Calancie
Cader
T. Sterling
O. Symeniuk
Rossburn
Esso
C. Tetzloff
F. Brumanz
Togo
R. Digby
W. Powell
T. L. McNeill
L. D. McNeill
Steve Darkewich
John Major
J. A. McNeill
T. F. Statham
Stonewall
Man
J. Cotter
Montreal
Mrs. W. R. Scott
Hazel Mitchell
Mrs. G. Mitchell
E. S
United Church Choir
Florence Fletcher
Fletcher
Wm. Cranwell
Grand Narrows
Geo. Murray
ST. Vlad’s
Peggy
Peggy Barker
Women's Institute
J. Adam
B. Alexander
J. J. Collins
J. Neabel
P. E. Nowosad
L. S. S.anders
G. Souter
L. S. Sanders
P. Nowosad
D.rowley
P. JE. Nowosad
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
S.H.R.L. Fitchner
R.P
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
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