Town of Roblin Community Profile

Geography

The Town of Roblin is located at the intersection of Provincial Highway 5 and Provincial Highway 83. Roblin is approximately 100 kilometres west of Dauphin. The town is also 230 kilometres north of Brandon and 400 kilometres north west of Winnipeg. Roblin is situated in the heart of Manitoba’s Parkland Region. The Rural Municipality of Shell River surrounds the town.

The Parkland Region forms a transition zone between the southern prairies and Manitoba’s northern forests. The area surrounding Roblin is characterised by rolling hills and valleys that are traversed by numerous small rivers and streams.

The Town of Roblin has approximately 1700 people.

History

Homesteaders who found the surrounding land suitable for agricultural development first settled the Roblin area in the 1880's.With the arrival of the first trains in 1903 came a large number of settlers to the community. Downtown Roblin grew very quickly at the turn of the century. The Village of Goose Lake was formed in 1904 and eventually was renamed Roblin.

Agricultural development led to rapid economic growth in the community and surrounding area. By 1907 Roblin has three elevators, a flourmill and a lumber mill. The Village of Roblin was officially incorporated in 1913.

Since the war years Roblin has experienced a slow but steady growth and was officially incorporated as a town on May 1, 1962.

Economic Base

Roblin’s major industries are agriculture and forestry. The town is an important agricultural service centre for the surrounding farming communities.

Most farm operations in the area are grain or mixed grain and livestock farms. Crops grown include cereal grains such as wheat and barley and oil seeds like flax and canola. Many beef producers operate in the region since the terrain lends itself well to cattle production. In the past few years, several large hog barns have been constructed in the region. The barns produce top quality pork for export to world markets.

The forestry industry in Roblin is specifically aimed at pulpwood and lumber production. Forest product production in nearby National and Provincial Parks and the Western Parkland Region employ scores of local workers. Forestry jobs range from harvesting and removal to transportation and processing of raw and finished wood products to distant markets.

Roblin’s close proximity to natural parks, abundant lakes and natural areas means Roblin has a growing tourism industry. The Roblin area is known for some world-class hunting and fishing, as well as many fine recreational and sporting activities

Major Attractions

Goose Lake, located in the town itself, is home to a world-class trout fishery. The lake is stocked with brown and rainbow trout and attracts fly-fishers from all over North America. Free camping is available near Roblin for visitors. Camping sites include electrical hook-ups, fire pits, hot showers and fresh drinking water.

Lake of the Prairies, located just west of Roblin, is another of Manitoba’s premiere fishing spots. The lake is famous for trophy-sized walleye. The lake also attracts campers, boaters and vacationing families to its shores for a quiet and relaxing break.

The Roblin Golf and Country Club is a challenging nine-hole course with an excellent layout and setting. The course features grass greens and numerous water and natural hazards. The Golf and Country Club is also home to a fullservice clubhouse with proshop and dining room.

Many exciting events take place in Roblin each year. Events include the Canada Day Festival, the Roblin Fair and Indoor Rodeo, the Trout Festival and many others.

Roblin has community facilities that are comparable to larger urban centres. Facilities in Roblin include an aquatic centre with waterslide, hockey and curling rinks, town parks, hiking and cross-country skiing trails and a winter park for downhill skiing.

The town is also home to approximately 700 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails.

With a full range of services and so much to do and experience, Roblin is an ideal place to live, work or visit.

Facilities—Recreation, Parks, Culture

The recreational facilities in the Roblin area exceptional. The Trans Canada Trail, known as the Crocus Trail, passes through the area. The trail travels completely around Goose Lake and also passes through other parts of Bear Creek and Asessippi Provincial Park.

The Parkland Region that surrounds Roblin provides many opportunities to view natural wildlife. Large stands of aspen and poplar forest blanket much this area and provide hiding spots and cover for a variety of furred and feathered wildlife of all sizes and kinds.

Goose Lake, located right inside the town, lends the community’s residents and visitors the feeling of living at the lake year-round.

Town of Roblin	Phone: (204) 937-8333 Fax: (204) 937-4382 E-Mail: Website: www.roblinmanitoba.com Mayor: Doug Hazlitt CAO: Marna Bulbuck
Box 730 125 1st Avenue East Roblin, MB R0L 1P0

RM of Hillsburg Community Profile

Geography

The Rural Municipality of Hillsburg is located in the Parkland Region of Manitoba.

Located along Provincial Trunk Highway 5, the municipality is located approximately 245 kilometres northwest of the City of Brandon. Provincial Road 584 services the municipality. The Duck Mountain Provincial Forest forms part of Hillsburg’s northern boundary. Dotted with numerous small lakes and rivers, the landscape in Hillsburg is truly scenic. Part of the Valley River native reservation is also found within Hillsburg’s borders. The majority of Hillsburg’s population of 559 residents are located in the communities of Shortdale, Shevlin and Bield. Hillsburg was incorporated as a municipality in 1913.

Economic Base

The local economy in the Municipality of Hillsburg focuses around agriculture, evident by the “prairie patchwork” of farms and farmlands that dot the landscape. For a wide range of services, residents of Hillsburg must travel to the nearby Town of Roblin, which is approximately 15 kilometres west along Provincial Trunk Highway 5.

Major Attractions

Located just off of Provincial Road 591, the Keystone Pioneers Museum presents a snapshot of the history in the Hillsburg region.

Facilities—Recreation, Parks, Culture

While in Hillsburg during the summer, do not forget to visit during “Museum Days”. This one-day fair is sure to be fun for the whole family.

RM of Hillsburg	Phone: (204) 937-2155 Fax: (204) 937-3317 E-Mail: Reeve: Robert Misko CAO: Robin Perchaluk
Box 1180 130 2nd Ave North West Roblin, MB R0L 1P0