Roblin Review
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:45
It's campsite booking time
The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and nature enthusiasts to mark their calendars, as provincial park campground reservations will open over five days from April 7 to 11.To accommodate high demand, reservations will once again open in stages over five days to make it easier to secure a spot at…
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:46
Voters headed to the polls
Voters are going to polls April 28 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament.The writs of election were issued March 23, after Governor General Mary Simon accepted a request to dissolve parliament from Prime Minister Mark Carney.For more, pick up a copy of this…
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:03
McGinnis foursome wins Mixed
The final bonspiel of the 2024-25 curling season played out March 13 to 15 with 16 rinks battling it out.This year’s Mixed featured three events and another great banquet by Marta.All the details with pictures of the winning rinks in this week’s Review.
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:04
Province unveils Budget 2025
The Manitoba government unveiled its 2025 budget Thursday with record spending of $3.7 billion in capital projects and an extra $1.1 billion to help fight the effects of US tariffs on Canadian goods.Of that, $500 million will go toward helping businesses find new markets to send products, give loans to…
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:05
Prairie Mountain RCMP members now sporting body cams
Prairie Mountain RCMP now have body worn cameras (BWC). Since November 2024, over 1000 BWC’s have been rolled out across the country to RCMP members per month. Every member in the Roblin/Russell area now have them. Check out this week’s RCMP Report to find out more.
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:06
RDCF has more cash to give away
The Roblin District Community Foundation has even more cash to give away this year.Thanks to the legacy of a mild-mannered shrewd accountant by the name of Thomas Sill whose philanthropy has been benefitting Manitobans since 1986. Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:50
Smith's Saltcoats squad wins Men's
A rink from Saltcoats triumphed over all comers to win Roblin’s annual Men’s bonspiel.This year’s spiel featured 16 rinks in a pooled round robin format with the winners in each pool advancing to the first event bracket and rinks finishing second, third and fourth to the second, third and fourth…
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:52
Fish derby a success
The weather was absolutely delightful for the annual Langan Lake Fish Derby held Saturday, March 8 and hosted by the San Clara/Boggy Creek Métis Local. The first prize of $1,000 went to Ryan Lemieux of Esterhazy who landed a 26 inch long specimen.Check out this week’s Review for more.
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:52
MVSD presents draft budget
The tax bill for those living within the boundaries of Mountain View School Division will have a different look for a variety of reasons.Presenting a draft 2025-26 budget at a public forum, Mar. 6, MVSD secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka indicated the division has increased its budget requirements by approximately $2.6 million…
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:53
Denver Ag Service and Repair looking to fill need
Dennis Jacobsen is hoping to put the skills he’s gained during a long career in agriculture to good use and serve a need in the community.Jacobsen came to Canada from Denmark in 2011 to work at Roblin’s Canmark Family Farming. Pick up a copy of this week’s Review for the…
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:23
Kendrick foursome wins Ladies
Entries may have been down from 20 to 18 rinks for this year’s version of the Ladies bonspiel but there was some great curling and camaraderie nonetheless.The spiel got underway Thursday (Feb. 27) with the Leflar rink outscoring the Kreutner foursome in the only game of the draw.All the details…
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:24
Concerned neighbour calls
Roblin RCMP responded to call from a concerned neighbour around 8:30 in the evening of Feb. 28.Neighbour had heard a loud bang and figured they were having sex, but wasn’t sure and wanted police to check it out. Members checked it out and everything was fine. Check out this week’s…
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:25
Vermeylen's on a mission
Charlie Vermeylen is on a mission.A spokesperson for the Métis Rights Coalition (MRC) and speaking on its behalf, Vermeylen discussed some of the concerns he has with the direction the Manitoba Metis Federation is going.Read the rest of the story in this week’s issue.
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:27
No foul play in Gregoire deaths
A man and his adult daughter from Roblin who were found dead in their vacation apartment in Mazatlán were not murdered as initially believed.Rumours of foul play began circulating in the community Tuesday after news of the deaths of Marcel Gregoire, 78, and his daughter Kanene, 47, made the rounds.Pick…
Sunday, 02 March 2025 11:40
Ice Dogs win provincials
The Roblin Ice Dogs – a team made up of girls from across the Parkland including Winnipegosis, Dauphin, Swan River, Russell and Roblin – travelled to Holland, Manitoba over the Feb. 22 weekend to participate in the U11 Rural “C” Female Provincials.In game one the girls walked through Cross Lake.…