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'''Roland''' ({{coord|49|21|59|N|97|56|24|W|}}) is a small community in the [[Pembina Valley Region, Manitoba|Pembina Valley Region]] of [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]], located in the [[Roland, Manitoba (rural municipality)|Rural Municipality of Roland]], about 16 km north of [[Winkler, Manitoba|Winkler]]. International children's musicians, [[LuLu and the TomCat]],make their home in Roland. Roland is the birth place of the Canadian [[4-H Council]] Canadian [[4-H club]]. It hosts the annual [http://www.rolandpumpkinfair.ca Roland Pumpkin Fair], which includes a "Largest Pumpkin contest".
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'''Roland''' is a village of about 300 people in the [[Pembina Valley Region, Manitoba|Pembina Valley Region]] of [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]], located in the [[Rural Municipality of Roland]], about 16&nbsp;km north of [[Winkler, Manitoba|Winkler]]. It is named for Roland McDonald, a farmer and lumber merchant, who settled there in 1880 when the post office was opened.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Hamilton|first=William|title=The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names|publisher=Macmillan|year=1978|isbn=0-7715-9754-1|location=Toronto|pages=63}}</ref> Juno nominated international children's musicians, [[LuLu and the TomCat]], make their home in Roland. Roland is the birthplace of the [[Canadian 4-H Council]] and the [[Canadian 4-H Club]]. Roland is home to the world's largest pumpkin, a fibreglass structure built as a tribute to Edgar VanWyck, a local resident who made the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] in 1977 for growing the largest pumpkin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rmofroland.com/ |title = RM of Roland}}</ref>


==Culture==
[[File:LuLu_and_the_TomCat_perform_at_the_Roland_Pumpkin_Fair.jpg|frame|center|[http://www.luluandthetomcat.com LuLu and the TomCat]
are popular family entertainers at the annual Roland Pumpkin Fair, held every first Saturday in October. Here the winning pumpkin weighed in at 1009 pounds/458 kg!]]
One of Roland's main cultural events is the annual Roland Pumpkin Fair, which includes a "pumpkin weigh-off". The fair also includes live entertainment, beer gardens and a harvest supper.


Roland - as the birthplace of 4-H in Canada - is home to the 4-H Museum where the history of the club in Canada, particularly Roland, is showcased.
==External links==
*[http://www.communityprofiles.mb.ca/maps/regional/pembina_valley.html Manitoba Regional Profiles: Pembina Valley Region]


Roland is also home to the Roland Elementary School.
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The area is home to the Roland Golf Course, which is located a few miles out of the village.

==Notable residents==
* [[LuLu and the TomCat]] - a children's musical group formed in Roland, Manitoba, Canada in 2001 by Lori LuLu and Thomas Neufeld. The group has produced children's albums and made concert appearances.
* Edgar Van Wyck - made the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977 for growing the largest [[Giant pumpkin|pumpkin]].
* [[Garfield McMahon]], Olympic sports shooter.<ref name="SportsRef">{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mc/garfield-mcmahon-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418070721/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mc/garfield-mcmahon-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Garfield McMahon |accessdate=24 June 2015 |work=Sports Reference}}</ref>
[[File:LuLu and the TomCat perform at the Roland Pumpkin Fair.jpg|frame|right|LuLu and the TomCat
are popular family entertainers at the annual Roland Pumpkin Fair, held every first Saturday in October.]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090831070106/http://www.communityprofiles.mb.ca/maps/regional/pembina_valley.html Manitoba Regional Profiles: Pembina Valley Region]
*[http://www.mts.net/~rol4hmus/ Roland 4-H Museum Website]
*[http://rolandpumpkinfair.pbworks.com/f/welcome.html Roland Pumpkin Fair Website]
*[http://www.rolandgolf.ca/ Roland Golf Course Website]


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[[Category:Roland, Manitoba (rural municipality)]]


[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Pembina Valley Region]]
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Latest revision as of 03:40, 10 September 2023

Not to be confused with Rural Municipality of Roland.

Roland
Village
Roland is located in Manitoba
Roland
Roland
Location in the province of Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°21′59″N 97°56′24″W / 49.36639°N 97.94000°W / 49.36639; -97.94000
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
RegionPembina Valley
RMRoland
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
R0G 1T0
Area code204
WebsiteRM of Roland

Roland is a village of about 300 people in the Pembina Valley Region of Manitoba, Canada, located in the Rural Municipality of Roland, about 16 km north of Winkler. It is named for Roland McDonald, a farmer and lumber merchant, who settled there in 1880 when the post office was opened.[1] Juno nominated international children's musicians, LuLu and the TomCat, make their home in Roland. Roland is the birthplace of the Canadian 4-H Council and the Canadian 4-H Club. Roland is home to the world's largest pumpkin, a fibreglass structure built as a tribute to Edgar VanWyck, a local resident who made the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977 for growing the largest pumpkin.[2]

Culture

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One of Roland's main cultural events is the annual Roland Pumpkin Fair, which includes a "pumpkin weigh-off". The fair also includes live entertainment, beer gardens and a harvest supper.

Roland - as the birthplace of 4-H in Canada - is home to the 4-H Museum where the history of the club in Canada, particularly Roland, is showcased.

Roland is also home to the Roland Elementary School.

The area is home to the Roland Golf Course, which is located a few miles out of the village.

Notable residents

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  • LuLu and the TomCat - a children's musical group formed in Roland, Manitoba, Canada in 2001 by Lori LuLu and Thomas Neufeld. The group has produced children's albums and made concert appearances.
  • Edgar Van Wyck - made the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977 for growing the largest pumpkin.
  • Garfield McMahon, Olympic sports shooter.[3]
LuLu and the TomCat are popular family entertainers at the annual Roland Pumpkin Fair, held every first Saturday in October.

References

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  1. ^ Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 63. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
  2. ^ "RM of Roland".
  3. ^ "Garfield McMahon". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
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