Roblin historic notes span decades of town life
A sweep of Roblin records from 1920 to 1990 highlights community milestones. Citizen of the Year honours Earl Ward in 1990, while RCMP Sgt. Brakefield-Moore warns on a circulating chain letter. Local developments include new restaurants, auctions, hockey league formation, and school consolidation updates across seven decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ward
RCMP
Bob Brakefield-Moore
Roblin
Stitch
Roblin Credit Union
Lloyd Pierce
Pianos as public art fundraisers spark community engagement
A columnist proposes a novel fund raiser by painting and auctioning 60 old pianos placed around town. Residents, students, seniors, and artists created works from oil to enamel, inviting bids to support local causes. The idea emphasizes community involvement and purpose beyond money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Albom
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Borden Hawryluk
Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
Jutta and Anne’s
Weiller& Williams Auction Mart
Hartlyn von Bergen
Gilbert Plains
C Klimack
Russell
Brian Becker
Cromarty
Roblin Auction Mart
Pritschau
Parkland Hockey League
Bredenburg
Theodore
Melville
Kamsack
Norquay
Pelly
Minitonas
Inglis
Goose’ Lake Collegiate Athletic Council
Fouillard Farms
Sink the Bismarck
Roblin Theatre
Bor
New Roblin Hospital
Judith Arleen
Valerie Arlen
Joe Hrynkiw
Steve Dikowski
Deepdale
George Gramek
Board of Trade
Merridale
Duck Mountain Tost
Joseph Langan
J.D. Wilsey
Mitchell
Chicago
Vian
M. Harry Comrie
Steargreat
Russell Roblin
Swan River
Nto
Lalime
Sims & Company
Auto
Roblin Hospital
Nospitl St
Wed
Veterans Community Hall
COFCO
MT Murs Mon
Main St
The
Riculture Commercial Personal
SOB
Seedst
Iorar Eter Beer Cent
Coe Pebiees
Roblin Tire Service
Kodin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!