Harvest Hopes Realized Amid Strong Yields In 1990
Harvest yields across the region show progress with reports of 100 bushel barley and 60 bushel wheat, signaling a strong 1990 crop. Wheat and canola quality look favorable if dry weather holds, while storage space worries surface for grain.
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Brian Wilson
Wilson
Darryl Lobkow
Cargill
Roblin
Don Timoruski
UGG
Shortdale
Timoruski
Canadian Wheat Board
Local Residents Form Support Group For Mental Health Families
A Roblin community effort plans a self help group for families of people with mental health issues. Organizer Jan Temple Jones notes low turnout at the June meeting and aims to expand to Roblin Russell and Grandview. Meeting set for Sept 19 at 7 30 p m in Roblin Chicken Delight Banquet Room. For information contact Sharon Evans or Jan Temple Jones.
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Jan Temple-Jones
Temple-Jones
Roblin
Russell
Grandview
70th Terry Fox Run Faces Declining Local Participation
The 10th annual Terry Fox Run in Roblin seeks to revive support after a drop in turnout. Organizers aim to surpass last year’s $185 000 provincial total and encourage more students to participate. The event honors Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope, with the run starting at the Elementary School and offering a five kilometer circuit, or ten kilometers by completing it twice.
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Terry Fox
Yeo
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Canada
Thunder Bay
British Columbia
Election Day in Roblin-Russell Shapes Up as PCs Fight for Majority
Manitoba voters in Roblin Russell head to polls to decide if Premier Filmon and the Progressive Conservatives secure a majority. Incumbent Len Derkach faces Liberal Neil Stewart and NDP Bill Nicholson as turnout estimates show a slight dip from 1988. Polls run 8 am to 8 pm at Roblin Elementary. residents must present ID to vote.
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Filmon
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
New Democrats
Roblin-Russell
Len Derkach
Neil Stewart
Derkach
Bill Nicholson
Laurynne Hodgson
Hodgson
Manitoba
Roblin
Pc’s
NDP
Break-in at Mort's General Store reported in Boggy Creek
Roblin RCMP continue probe into Mort's General Store burglary in Boggy Creek. Proprietor Jim Mortemore reported the crime after midnight on September 4. Unknown individuals stole cash cigarettes tobacco and merchandise valued between 1000 and 2000 dollars. no suspects yet.
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Roblin Rcmp
Mort
Boggy Creek
Jim Mortemore
Set
Bob Brakefield-Moore
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Arvest
Pat Keena
CWB
Keena
Henry Makinson
A Beats Het
Roblin Elementary
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