The Municipality of Roblin is located in western Manitoba, within the Parkland region, near the border with Saskatchewan. It encompasses a mix of rural landscapes, agricultural land, and small urban areas. The municipality serves as a hub for nearby communities, offering essential services, schools, and infrastructure that support residents and surrounding areas.

Municipality of Roblin
Municipality of Hillsburg – Roblin – Shell River
(January to March 2015)
Nickname: 
Jewel of the Parkland
Location of the Municipality of Roblin in Manitoba
Location of the Municipality of Roblin in Manitoba
Coordinates: 51°13′44″N 101°21′07″W / 51.22897°N 101.35187°W / 51.22897; -101.35187
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionParkland
Incorporated
(amalgamated)
January 1, 2015[1]
Government
 • Head of CouncilRobert Misko
Area
 • Land1,690.73 km2 (652.79 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total
3,214
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
R0L 1P0
WebsiteOfficial website


Council

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The current Head of Council (commonly known as Mayor) is Robert Misko.

The current Members of Council are:

  • Gail Chescu (Deputy Head of Council)
  • Chad Jones
  • Richard Derenewski
  • Walter Hammond
  • Michael Friesen
  • Trevor Kehrer

Administrators

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The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) plays a critical role in the governance and operation of a municipality. The CAO serves as the principal advisor to the municipal council and is responsible for ensuring that the council’s decisions are implemented effectively. Their role is both administrative and managerial, bridging the gap between elected officials and municipal staff.

The Municipality of Roblin's current CAO is Dione Cherneski and AAO Cole Nickell.

History of Administrators

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  • Twyla Ludwig - 2015 to Present
  • Dione Cherneski - 2020 to Present

History of Assistant Administrators

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  • Pat Peacock - 2020 to 2020
  • Meghan Tucker - 2020 to 2021
  • Ally Russett - 2021 to 2022
  • Sydney Unick - 2022 to 2023
  • Cole Nickell - 2023 to Present

Points of Interest

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History

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The RM was incorporated as the Municipality of Hillsburg – Roblin – Shell River on January 1, 2015 via the amalgamation of the RMs of Hillsburg and Shell River and the Town of Roblin.[1] It was formed as a requirement of The Municipal Amalgamations Act, which required that municipalities with a population less than 1,000 amalgamate with one or more neighbouring municipalities by 2015.[2] The Government of Manitoba initiated these amalgamations in order for municipalities to meet the 1997 minimum population requirement of 1,000 to incorporate a municipality.[3]

The Manitoba government changed the name of the Municipality of Hillsburg – Roblin – Shell River to the Municipality of Roblin on March 30, 2015. The current Municipality of Roblin has no connection to the former Rural Municipality of Roblin in the Pembina Valley Region.[4]

Communities

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  • Bield
  • Boggy Creek
  • Deepdale
  • Makaroff
  • Merridale
  • Roblin (unincorporated urban community)
  • San Clara
  • Shevlin
  • Shortdale
  • Tummel
  • Walkerburn
  • Zelena

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Hillsburg-Roblin-Shell River had a population of 3,089 living in 1,406 of its 1,638 total private dwellings, a change of -3.9% from its 2016 population of 3,214. With a land area of 1,694.95 km2 (654.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.8/km2 (4.7/sq mi) in 2021.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Municipal Amalgamations Act (C.C.S.M. c. M235): Rural Municipality of Hillsburg, Town of Roblin and Rural Municipality of Shell River Amalgamation Regulation" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  2. ^ "The Municipal Amalgamations Act (C.C.S.M. c. M235)". Government of Manitoba. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. ^ "Speech from the Throne: At the Opening of the Second Session of the 40th Legislature of the Province of Manitoba". Government of Manitoba. November 19, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  4. ^ "The Municipal Act: Municipal Status and Boundaries Regulation, amendment" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. March 30, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Manitoba". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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