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Roblin memories mix politics and parish notes across decades
A chronological snapshot from Roblin era pages recounts Betty Nykyforak’s election as Roblin’s first in a referendum alongside a Russell municipal vote opposing amalgamation plans. It surveys Shell River incumbents, Lorne Cockerill’s $800 win in a cash giveaway, shoplifting seminars, local tax and business notes, theatre listings, and community milestones spanning 40 to 90 years back.
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Russell
RM of
Shell River
Lorne Cockerill
Roblin Review
Cockerill
Gaber’s