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We are very proud to have three municipally designated heritage sites. These buildings are very 
special because in some cases they are all that is left to remind us of the once thriving communities
that were located throughout our municipality.


Tummel Presbyterian Church
 
Tummel Church was built in 1906, and is the oldest 
church in the R. M. that is still active. Church services
are held every year through July and August, with 
United Church Reverend David  Maxwell officiating. 
It also  hosts an annual Christmas concert. It is 
maintained  entirely by volunteers from the 
congregation. Across the road from the church is 
the Tummel Deer Park Cemetery, which dates back
to the turn of the century. Donations for the upkeep 
of the church and/or the cemetery would be 
appreciated by the community. If you are interested 
in giving please contact Gladys at 204-937-4955.


Cromarty School
The only original school building still standing and
in use in the R. M. is the Cromarty Hall. Through  
the years many community events have been held 
in it such as Christmas concerts, wedding 
receptions, dances, community suppers, etc.  The 
building style is typical of an early 1900's school,  
very few which have survived through the years. In 
the past few years the community has made 
several improvements to the hall, such as 
re-shingling and painting. If you would like to  
volunteer your time or make a donation please 
call Marie at 204-937-4738.


 

The Makaroff Hall was built in 1922. It is the only  community building still standing in Makaroff Community Hallwhat was once
 a thriving village.  The building plans were drawn 
by a local resident and the hall was built entirely by 
volunteers from the community.  It is still used for 
wedding socials, reunions, meetings, funeral  
luncheons, etc. As well, it still hosts
many  
community events such as fall suppers and dances.
In 2007 and 2008 the Roblin Snowmobile Club
held vintage snowmobile derbies from the hall.
In 2006, the Makaroff Community Club made 
improvements to the roof and the kitchen, and in 
the summer of 2007 some painting and exterior 
renovations were done. If you are interested 
in helping them out financially or would like to help 
at one of the work bees, please call Arlene at 204-937-4742.