Roblin area flashback mixed with modern banking firsts
A May 7, 1991 note recalls Marty Skinner among early users of Roblin RC Bank ATM at the Roblin branch. The summary also lists a May 7 1931 tennis club note, May 5 1921 mail carrier change, and May 4 1961 local developments from Roblin including senior residence opening and train crossing injury, framed by Manitoba community milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Skinner
Roblin
Royal Bank of Canada
Jean Lefort of
Russell
Philip
RDHC
Lorne Boguski
Louise Lichkowski
Shortdale
Roblin Hospital
Yorkton
Kelly Keast
Michael Winchar
East Goose
Diamond
Wincell
Persse
Tees
McBride Lakes
Brandon
Allan Dietrich
Dropmore
J. Curle
Joe Haywood
Roblin Women’s Institute
CP Old
Loveman
Union Bank
A. Melntyre
Remembering Westward Settlement and Sifton’s Vision
The article reflects on prairie settlement in Western Canada, highlighting Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Clifford Sifton. It recalls an immigration campaign that targeted American and European farmers, detailing homestead requirements, land grants, and the belief that “right” settlers would build Canada’s West. It emphasizes the pride in pioneers and the region’s contemporary status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Biggar
Independent
West
Wilfred Laurier
Interior
Clifford Sifton
Canada
Immigration Department
Sifton
Siston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Intermountain School Board
Borden Hawryluk
Department of Education
St. Vladimir’s College
Maple Manor
Fred Framingham
Annie Titanich
Roblin Auction Mart
Bruce Wilgenbush
Manitoba
R. Bourassa and Sons
Nick
Texaco
United Church
Mickelson
Joe
Jean Hersak
Roblin Theatre
WA. Fowler
Goose Lake Consolidated
Shortdale News
Greyhound
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Wm. Cox
Merridale
Togo
Mrke Springer
Great Britain
Western
Ows Piten
Hudson Bay
Pete
1St Ave
Mallreview
Mtsnet
Chicken Cow’s Hearing Centre
Io Macainas
Wainle
Appain
MENIS
Sims & Company
Main St
Noblin
2Nd Ave
Swan River
Vetarane
Phin Tues
Mountview Cristian Asse
Ve. E
Airie
Prairie Gardener Plant
Gmail
OBLIN
Uesday
Oblin Credit Union
Royal Bank
GLH
RES
NorthStar Insurance