Roblin, Manitoba
| Roblin | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Roblin | |
  Roblin | |
| Coordinates: 51°13′48″N 101°21′20″W / 51.23000°N 101.35556°WCoordinates: 51°13′48″N 101°21′20″W / 51.23000°N 101.35556°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Manitoba |
| Region | Parkland |
| Census Division | No. 16 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Betty Nykyforak |
| • Governing Body | Roblin Town Council |
| • MP | Robert Sopuck |
| • MLA | Stan Struthers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,774 |
| • Density | 467.7/km2 (1,211/sq mi) |
| • Change 2006-11 |
 6.1% |
| Time zone | CST (UTC−6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC−5) |
| Postal Code | R0L 1P0 |
| Area code(s) | 204 |
| NTS Map | 062N03 |
| GNBC Code | GAXGH |
| Website | http://www.roblinmanitoba.com |
Roblin is a town in Manitoba, Canada which behaves similar to the "regional centre" for towns up to 100 km away. The town lies near the Saskatchewan border and is 400 km northwest of the Winnipeg, Manitoba's capital. Also, Roblin is surrounded by Shell River. Roblin is 52.6 km northwest of Russell, Manitoba, about a 45 minute drive east from Yorkton on Highway 5, and is accessible by the Roblin railway station, which is served by Via Rail.[1]
In 2010, Roblin, and the surrounding areas of Shell River, Hillsburg, and Shellmouth-Boulton had a total population of 3,284.[2] About 40% of the population is involved in agriculture and other resource-based industries.[3] Services, tourism and the processing of wood and agricultural products largely contribute to the local economy.
History
During the 1880s, the first group of Europeans to settle in Roblin were mainly Cattle ranchers and grain farmers[1] In 1903, many Eastern European farming families also settled in Roblin with the arrival of the railway. The village was originally named Goose Lake but was renamed Roblin in 1904 after the Premier of Manitoba, Sir Rodmond Palen Roblin. Also in 1904, the post office was established as Goose Lake and was located on 8-26-28W. The first postmaster was W. Atkey[4] and the first mayor was Irwin L. Mitchell (1882-?) who served from 1914-1917.[5] In addition, Roblin also served as the location for the former Saint Vladimir's College. Later, on May 1, 1912, the village was incorporated and became a town on May 1, 1962.[5] Ever since 2010, Betty Nykyforak has been the mayor. Roblin will celebrate its 100th anniversary in July 2013.[6]
Recreation
Roblin offers excellent fishing both inside the town limits and within a short drive to Lake of the Prairies. Located between Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park, Roblin hosts white tail and large game hunting. As well, Roblin has a well-maintained, challenging 9-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool, ice arena, curling rink and movie theater.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 D. M. Lyon. "Roblin". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ↑ Thomas Brinkhoff. "Roblin (Manitoba, Canada)". City Population. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ↑ "Roblin, Manitoba". City-Data.com. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ↑ "Roblin Post Office". Library and Archives Canada.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Manitoba Municipalities: Roblin (Town)". The Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ↑ "History/Centennial Celebrations". RoblinManitoba.com. Retrieved 20 June 2013.>
External links
- Roblin, "Jewel of the Parkland", official site
- Map of Roblin at Statcan
- Geographical Names of Manitoba - Roblin (pg. 230) : published by Conservation Manitoba 2008
| |||||||||||||||||
