Roblin School Band Triumphs at Moose Jaw Festival
The Roblin School Band won first place in their class with 91 and earned a $200 prize at Moose Jaw Kinsmen International Band Festival. They also placed third in the Street Marching Competition with 88 and a $50 award, amid praise for their performance and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
B. Neilson
B. Gamey
J. Onofriechuk
Onofriechuk
Moose Jaw
Sask
Messing
Civic Centre
Swan River
Ottawa
Moose Jaws
Main Street
Peacock High School
Grant Hall
Parent Son Banquet Set for Monday Night
Linus Westburg, noted TV sportscaster, to host the parent son banquet with Jerry MacKay as guest speaker. After dinner hockey trophies will be awarded and films shown for the boys. Proceeds benefit Minor Baseball. parents urged to attend with their son. Adults may adopt a boy for the evening by contacting Albert Kozak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus Westburg
Jerry MacKay
Albert Kozak
First Meeting For Foster Parents In Roblin
The initial foster parent information session took place May 1 1969 at the Health Unit in Roblin. Social Services Dauphin District outlined child welfare duties, foster parent roles, and support from health and social services. The session explained child neglect, services for foster homes, court involvement, and adoption paths. it stressed foster parenting as a key partnership in child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Health Unit
Division of Social Services
Dauphin
Social Services Division
Social Services
Brandon
Winnipeg
Glen Kendrick Tops Teenage Driving Test
Glen Kendrick of Roblin won the Teen-Age Driving Competition with 365 points from 590 possible. D'Arcy Keast placed second with 349, Fariel Wilson and Gregory Hunter tied for third after retests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Kinsmen Club
Glen Kendrick
Roblin
Winnipeg
Manitoba
D'Arcy Keast
Fariel Wilson
Gregory Hunter
Gregory
Geo. Giles
Liz Bruce
Charlie Brade
Emil Sebulski
Garry Williams
Roblin-Russell W I District Convention Held in Roblin
Roblin Women's Institute hosted the District Convention at Memorial Hall on May 14 drawing delegates from Russell Foxwarren Rossburn Birdtail Silverton Inglis Makaroff Shell River and Roblin. The program featured remarks by provincial president E R James and director J Frank Muirhead with demonstrations by 4H groups and a Dutch Dance act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Women’s Institute
Memorial
T. Sanders
Roblin W. L
Sanders
Cochrane
Russell
Jack Widdicombe
T. Widdicombe
Foxwarren
Radwinski
E. R. James
Women’s Institute
Women Power
J. Frank Muirhead
Department of Agriculture Extension
Joan Dicken
James
P. E. Nowosad
Roblin
Ken Tibbats
J. S. Arnott
Makaroff
Treas
George Witty
Stone Earns Alpha Sigma Pi Award at Gallaudet College
Kathryn Evelyn Stone daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Stone of Togo won an Alpha Sigma Pi fraternity award at Gallaudet College Washington DC the world’s only liberal arts college for the deaf. The honor recognizes high scholastic standing and excellence in outside activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Evelyn Stone
Charles Stone
Togo
Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity
Gallaudet College
Washington, D. C
Alpha Sigma Pi
Miss Stone
Saskatchewan School For the Deaf
Legion Hall
R. G. Andrews
Dale Olson
Lynda
Saskatoon
D. Engel
Yorkton
Dave Eisner
M. Flick
Allan
Gerald Mulroy
Moose Jaw
John Mulroy
Kathy Stone
Washington D. C
Charlie Stone
Penny Franks
Regina
Lynda Ruf
Bill Mashinter
Edmonton
Charlie Matvenko
Wayne Hampson
Wm. Hampson
Sammie Olson
Moosomin
Peter Dreyer
Kamsack Union Hospital
Gail Hern
Phil Hern
Alan Propp
Brenda McMurtry
Ed Propp
Two Roblin Firemen To Attend Winnipeg Fire School
Two Roblin volunteer firemen were approved to attend a fire school in Winnipeg on June 10 with expenses paid by the town. The May 8 council meeting covered budgets, permits, a trailer court plan, and Centennial Committee plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Winnipeg
George Giles
Kostick, Hilland, Nash
Lupichuk
Trailer Court
Roblin Trailer Courts Ltd
Centennial Corporation
Art Currey
Workmen's Compensation Board
Manitoba
Hydro
Main Street
C.N.R
Canadian Manpower Corporation
J. A. Hilland
Albert Otke
Harry Yuriy
M. Komaransky
Deepdale Visitors Return From Regina and Roblin
Mr and Mrs C Powell motored to Regina last Friday to visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clare Powell and family. Visitors Tuesday included Mrs Minnie Roberts Mrs Lloyd Wilson Mrs Don Vincent and Kirk of Roblin. Mrs Ray Fisher and children arrived Friday from Snow Lake to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C McKenzie. They went to Erickson Sunday to see Clem Fisher and visited Monday with Bert Calcutt in Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Powell
Regina
Clare Powell
Minnie Roberts
Lloyd Wilson
Don Vincent
Kirk
Roblin
Ray Fisher
Snow Lake
C. McKenzie
Erickson
Clem Fisher
Bert Calcutt
New Summer Assistant joins agriculture staff
The report introduces Ross Wreggit the new summer assistant and notes his background in Animal Science from the University of Manitoba. It highlights his work on a shelterbelt tree planting program and mentions a 33 000 tree total. It also discusses tractor operator comfort focusing on heat noise and cab safety measures like roll bars and exhaust fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wreggit
University of Manitoba
Ross
Gilbert Plains
Mark 69 Awards Bursaries and Community Support
Mark 69 announces two bursaries of one hundred dollars each for Roblin Collegiate and St. Vladimir's College. Recipients will be Grade XII at RCL and Grades XI and XII at St. Vladimir's, selected by school staff. The club also funds a trophy for Roblin Parkland Festival and donates to Ukrainian Catholic Hall for restrooms and water facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Collegiate
St. Vladimir’s College
R.C.L
St. Vladimir’s
Roblin Parkland Festival Committee
Mark 69
Roblin
Bruce Mann Sent On Mission to Quebec Province
Bruce Mann formerly of Robiin and son of Thomas Mann has completed a French language course and is on a six month Jehovah's Witnesses mission in Quebec. He finished grade 12 at Roblin Collegiate in 1966 and began full time ministry in July last year. He cites urgent need to aid Quebec residents in valuing the Bible and notes many responses to the home Bible study offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Mann
Robiin
Thomas Mann
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Quebec
Roblin
Bruce
Social Roundup Includes Winnipeg Visits and graduations
Mrs J Ferguson of Winnipeg visited Roblin with Mr George Souter. Roblin saw Cliff Robertson renew acquaintances from Calgary. Killarney pair visited Walter Ward and Mrs Jim Kines over the long weekend. St Boniface Nursing School graduation noted with Colleen Jakeman among graduates. Young locals home for the weekend include Haver Currey Karen Cross Ann Korbut Linda Paritch Bonnie Bruce and Donna Lou Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ferguson
Winnipeg
George Souter
Cliff Robertson
Calgary
Roblin
Bill Cameron
Killarney
Walter Ward
Harold McCallum
Rosemary
Dauphin
Jim Kines
Allan Martin
F. Jakeman
Doug
F. Curle
St. Boniface School of Practical Nursing
Colleen Jakeman
Haver Currey
Flin Flon
Karen Cross
Ann Korbut
Linda Paritch
Bonnie Bruce
Donna Lou Ford
Roblin Kinsmen Elect 1969 70 Officers and Events
Roblin Kinsmen Club elected new officers for 1969 70 with Ernie Hilland as president and Nick Searle as vice president. Members also include Bob Cross treasurer Gerald Horbay secretary Warren Walterson and Ilan Ford registrar. A Walka thon for a swimming pool fundraiser and a park caretaker plan were approved. Roblin Kinettes Charter Night is May 30 and secretary Al Musey resigned after moving to Lintlaw Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Kinsmen Club
Ernie Hilland
Nick Searle
Bob Cross
Gerald Horbay
Bulletin
Warren Walterson
Ilan Ford
Sargeant At Arms
Chick Lintick
Ed Mohr
Jim Layng
Sam Robinson
Naming of Manitoba by Louis Riel
Louis Reil is credited with naming the Manitoba territory during his struggle. The phrase likely meant God’s Country according to the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Louis Reil
God
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Park Hotel
Mr. Mossing
Bandsmen of
Bob Oliphant
Band Association
Roblin-Russell W
J. P. Coats
Jessie Kelso
Mel McMullen
Wm. Mampson
F. H. Wilson Electrician
MacLean Hunter Magazine Salesman
Deepdale
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
Mark
Jehovah's Witnesses
Canada
George Kelso
Haney, B. C
S. Mitchell
Gay Mitchell
Mrs. Kapetz
Roblin Kinettes
al Musey
Lintlaw, Sask
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