Voters resist change in Park district and nearby wards
Election results show limited turnover across Park Local Government District with several incumbents winning by narrow margins. Newcomers Mike Zemilak Calvin Ewasiuk Herb LaGrange and others unseated or tied incumbents in wards 3 5 7 and 6 while Inglis Village Council sees multiple challenges and Roblin mayoral acclamations. Returning officials prevail in Boulton Shell River Hillsburg and Intermountain School Division wards with turnout at 37.5 percent. Betty Nykyforak fills vacancy by acclamation in Roblin.
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Park
Mike Zemilak
Frank Sitko
Calvin Ewasiuk
Walter Sichewski
Ambrose Moyer
Russell Strutt
Herb LaGrange
Richard Komarinski
Inglis
Mervyn Marzoff
Gilbert Liske
Roy Zprick
Wally Liske
Russell Holt
Melvin Litzenberger
Marzoff
G. Liske
Ziprick
W. Liske
Holt
Litzenberger
R.M
Boulton
John Germain
Barry Chescu
Shell River
Joe Senderewich
Mike Kosinski
Intermountain
Gilbert Plains North
Joe Dykun
Arlene Groshok
Stan Plewak
Roblin
Lorne Boguski
Harold Boughton
Dave Church
Lawrence Dietrich
Betty Nykyforak
Charlie Brade
Voters Gauge Licences For Liquor Outlets In Municipality
Residents weigh in on a by law to license liquor sales in premises including restaurants and cabarets. Election turnout totals 224 with advance poll results. Ward by ward results show mixed support for beer beer and wine in dining rooms and other venues. The issue tied to local development projects at Lake of the Prairies and Roblin Golf Club within Shell River RM.
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Mquor
Lake of the Prairies
Nquor
Roblin
Goose Lake High Awards Day Honors Students Striving for Excellence
Goose Lake High held an October 20 awards ceremony honoring grades 7 through 11. Principal Walt Morris praised the students for meeting tough criteria and making sacrifices, with awards for academics sports special competitions and perfect attendance. Perfect Attendance winners, plus top math competitors, were named, with several students noted for multi year records and extended attendance.
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Walt Morris
Julien Brazeau
Brian Marin
Jennifer Paul
Robert Salamanowicz
Mark Kosinsky
Jodi Case
Myra Sawatsky
Lisa Uhryn
June Istody
Cory Paul
Jamie Filewich
Grant Weber
Brian Burback
Julie Filewich
Wendy Hawrychuk
Gillian Chase
Lori Switzer
Donalda Bailey
Garry Prokopowich
Dale Pronyk
Lisa Ahryn
Wendy Hawrychuik
Jeremy Wendell
Sherri Branconnier
Chris Bailey
Lisa Nash
Tracy Haberstock
Lori Johnstone
Craig Murray
Eric Friesen
Peter Yaillowega
Danny
Goose Lake High student wins United Nations essay award
At Goose Lake High Awards Day on October 20 Principal Walt Morris praised a student for a noteworthy achievement. The winning essay is published in a UN booklet distributed to schools and libraries in the province, with a personalized copy and brass plaque to be presented.
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Walt Morris
Goose Lake High
Jennifer
United Nations
Fun Fair Highlights and Halloween Costume Winners
A weekend fair at Memorial Hall drew few attendees but offered vegetables, baking, crafts, Bingo, lunch, and raffles. The children’s costume contest drew standout entries across age groups with multiple prize winners and plans to boost next year’s event.
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Baumuneg
David Kendrick
Kevin Billiet
Tina Sanders
Whitney Mitchell
Trisha Simpson
Samantha Henry
Sheri Moore
Crystal Claeys
Conrad Myshchuk
Laurie Case
Cindy Leschyshyn
Scott Hudema
Cheryl Switzer
Melynda Olson
Christina Harvey
Rhonda Arndhard
Robin Perchaluk
Sheldon Olson
Renny Pitts
Baumung
Memorial Hall
Manitoba Pool Elevator Reopens in Roblin After Renovations
Manitoba Pool Elevators resumes service in Roblin with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. after extensive renovations. The Roblin site, long home to Pool One from 1925, now features updated facilities and a relocated elevator about 350 yards from its former position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Pool
Roblin
Pool
Pool One
Bill Strath
Manitoba Pool Elevators
CN Rail
Cargill
Greg Arnson
Frank Verbowetsky
Bill Yakimishyn
Local bid for Games gains solid community backing
The Chamber and Town of Roblin seek strong local support to present a bid to the Winnipeg Games Committee. A large turnout indicated enthusiasm at a Wednesday meeting, with Grandview and Russell pledging join efforts. Roblin Lions Club also expressed full support as organizers expect more groups to follow.
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Grandview and
Russell
Roblin
Chamber
Winnipeg
Robert McIvor
Roblin Lions Club
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Hillsburg
William Panasiuk
Catherine Shymko
John Wagner
Julius Zimmer
Cindy Pound
G.lh
Charmaine Dereniwski
Kyla Yakimishyn
Kari-Ann Fisher
Ryan Chase
Melanie Billiet
Larisa Yakimishyn
Kristy Yakimishyn
Legislative
Roblin R.C.M.P
Cardenger Ford
Cross-Town Motors
Route 83
Main
Mur-Way Auto Supply
R.C.M.P
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
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