Our Roots: The History of
RM of Griffin

Est. 1910

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The RM of Hastings No. 66 was originally incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909. Its name was changed to the RM of Griffin No. 66 on January 30, 1910.

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The community of Griffin, which serves as the RM's headquarters, was established around the Canadian Pacific railway line, with the town site laid out in 1907, followed by a hotel in 1908. The economy grew significantly with the arrival of another railway in 1912, and the area was settled mainly by British immigrants starting in 1901. 

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• Incorporation and Name Change: The municipality was first incorporated on December 13, 1909, as the Rural Municipality of Hastings No. 66. The name was officially changed to the RM of Griffin No. 66 on January 30, 1910.

• Early Development: The town of Griffin itself was established by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1907. A hotel was built that same year, and rail service began in 1908.

• Settlement and Growth: Settlers began arriving in the area around 1901-1902, primarily of British stock. The community's economy received a major boost with the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway in 1912.

• Post Office and Renaming: A post office named Roxboro opened in September 1906. It was renamed Griffin in October 1907 after F.T. Griffin, the Canadian Pacific Railway's land commissioner at the time.