Airport set to run by fall boosting Roblin area growth
Chamber of commerce president Neil Stewart lauds a plan to have a new airport ready by fall 1994. He credits community and officials for keeping the project alive despite delays, noting faster market access will lure investors and spur development in Roblin and surrounding district. Town administrator Doug Frost-Hunt confirms land purchase and engineering tenders are the next steps.
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Chamber of Commerce
Neil Stewart
Stewart
Roblin
Doug Frost-Hunt
Airport project eyed as community asset and hobby flying revival
Roblin Flying Club member Gary Birchall says the new airport will be an asset for the community. He notes potential benefits for business and tourism and a possible resurgence in hobby flying with weekly flying lessons from visiting instructors.
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Roblin Flying Club
Gary Birchall
RCMP seek tips after shoplifting at Radio Shack theft
Police report a theft at Radio Shack where two programmable radio scanners worth over $500 were taken. Three suspects were seen in the store and RCMP ask anyone with information to contact Roblin detachment or Crime Stoppers. Authorities note related break ins and vehicle thefts in Roblin area with multiple suspects and charges pending.
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Radio Shack
RCMP
Roblin Rcmp
Bob Brakefield-Moore
ESSO
McMunn & Yates
Gaber's
Roblin
Shell River
Roblin to build municipal airport off Highway 5
Roblin plans a Code 2B municipal aerodrome 1.5 km west of town on Highway 5. The 3,900 ft by 197 ft site includes a 3,500 ft paved runway, taxiways, a terminal, fuel facility, lighting for night operations, and a radar illumination system. Preliminary cost is about 975,000 with additional wiring work.
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Eli Cox
Hospital St
Main St
4Th Ave
N.W
Main Street
3Rd Ave
8Rd Avenue
Hwy
5Th Ave
Roblin
Highway 5
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