Mayor Boguski Seeks Association Endorsement on Tourism Plans
Tourism Manitoba Parkland Region board meeting at Roblin on August 30 1982 saw Mayor Lorne Boguski outline steps to boost Lake of the Prairies and Goose Lake tourist facilities. He noted plans with Department of Tourism and Economic Development, possible surveys next spring, and calls for lake cleanup and fish stocking. The association backs tourism and may fund efforts while seeking government support.
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Tourism
Manitoba
Parkland Region
Roblin
Lorne Boguski
Boguski
Department of Tourism
Lake of the Prairies
Goose Lake
Moonshine Daze in Roblin Celebrates Festival Success
Officials and Moonshine Daze Inc board members express happiness over a very successful Labour Day weekend festival in Roblin. The president Bernie Kozmeniuk and vice president Gail Davis are among those praised for the event’s smooth run with many organizations and volunteers acknowledged.
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Bernie Kozmeniuk
Gail Davis
Moonshine Daze Inc
Roblin
Street Auction a Hit During Moonshine Daze in Roblin
The Roblin Lions Club hosted a vibrant street auction on Friday Sept 3 1982 as part of Moonshine Daze. Items donated or on consignment sold well while stores cleared slow movers. Dave Church won a bike race again as Wayne Ellis and John Pat Plohman excelled. A water balloon toss drew big laughs and the night closed with open street dances and fireworks at St Vladimir College.
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Roblin Lions Club
Dave Church
Macleods
Wayne Ellis
John
Pat Plohman
Jim Short
Roblin and District
2Nd Avenue
St. Vladimir’s College
Roblin
Lorne Boguski
District Chamber of Commerce
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A. Roblin/Russell
Bernie Kozmeniuk
Roblin Moonshine Daze
John Plohman
M.L.A. Dauphin
Dave McGill
Multicultural Show Delights Roblin Moonshine Daze Crowd
The Multicultural show drew praise with local talent shining alongside out of town groups. Performers included Jesse Wardle Butch Fleury Ephram Paul and the Branconnier trio. Log sawing drew about 80 entrants with Arthur Paul and Myron Leschyshyn top in seniors Henry Laliberte and Gary Langan led men Elia Curle and Bonnie Harvey led women Grant Souter and Jeff Boguski topped youths. Demolition derby thrills featured Cyril Lawlor best dressed vehicle Cliff Hogg and Gord Perdonic won heats with Gord Perdonic taking overall victory.
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Roblin Moonshine Daze
Jesse Wardle
Butch Fleury
Ephram Paul
Xl’s
Dave
Sherry Branconnier
Arthur Paul
Myron Leschyshyn
Henry Laliberte
Gary Langan
Elia Curle
Bonnie Harvey
Grant Souter
Jeff Boguski
Manitoba
Cyril Lawlor
Cliff Hogg
Swan River
Moonshine Daze Committee Turns Deficit to Profit This Year
The Moonshine Daze Committee faced a about 2500 dollar start up deficit but beer garden and Moonshine Cafe activities boosted revenue. Roblin Lions Club ran the cafe and Roblin Hoods helped serve refreshments at the arena event drawing hundreds on Saturday evening.
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Moonshine Daze
Roblin Lions Club
Roblin Hoods
Arena
Difficult Year for Area Farmers Ends With Mixed Harvest Hopes
The article recounts a four year struggle for local farmers starting with a cold dry spring and summer, partial crop recovery after late July rain, a damaging frost on August 26, and ongoing rain through September 6. It notes warnings to test green feed for nitrate risks and highlights farmers’ stubborn optimism as they salvage what remains and await next year’s moisture.
Roblin Office Hours Adjusted for Labor Day Holiday
The Roblin review office will be closed all day Wednesday September 8 due to the Labor Day holiday. The office remains open on the Labor Day Monday as usual.
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Roblin
Tests Cleared Grandview School After Ventilation Check
Tests at Grandview School found no carbon monoxide danger after a period of furnace operation and a two week closure during a festival period. Extensive environmental testing confirmed the facility was safe for children. the earlier illness linked to the ventilation system was ruled out.
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Grandview School
Roblin to Produce Local TV Programs on Channel 13
With cable arriving, Roblin residents and groups will soon produce their own television programs. Equipment was provided free to the Moon to tape year activities. A final tape is hoped to be produced soon and aired on Channel 13.
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Moonshine Dare Committee
Channel 13
Roblin RCMP Reports Arrests for Theft and Break-in
Sgt Wm McRae reports Gordon Mancheese of Valley River Indian Reserve arrested and convicted for stealing a vehicle from Roblin Memorial Hall while Mrs Waters played bingo. Clarence Beldon McKay also arrested for break in and theft at Roblin Liquor Store on August 18 1982. Also notes illegal tinting of windshields and prohibition on listening to headphones while driving or biking.
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Wm. McRae
Roblin R
Sgt. McRae
Roblin Review
Moonshine Daze Celebrations Draw Local Support
Saturday activities showcased Moonshine Daze decor across stores and staff costumes. Macleods won first, Saturn Motor Hotel second, SAAN and Stylerite honorable mentions, with Ray Molberg chosen as best pressed hillbilly. Sunday dine and dance ended with crowd a winner in Molberg race. Mountain Log Builders claimed the men’s tug of war, Shell River won the ladies’ pull, and Dreamers and Shells River teams drew crowd drama. Mini market, hockey association carnival setup, whirlibird ride by Harold Wenner delighted kids. Saturday junior Olympics featured relay and wheelbarrow races with earnest effort.
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Macleods
Saturn Motor Hotel
SAAN
Stylerite
Ray Molberg
Molberg
Mountain Log Builders
Dreamers
Shells River
Shell River
Hockey Association
Harold Wenner
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Mayor Boguski
Ass'n
Michel LaFramboisea
Parks Branch
Michel LaFramboise
Mates
Butch Fleury and
Crew
Crazy Canuck
Gord Perdonic
Winnipeg
Larry Michaluk
Yarbo
Travis Lychuk
Wade Cunningham
Moose Jaw
Ed Perdonic
Ravan
Ne Daze Committee
Come Up Black
Beer Garden
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