Roblin Review
Friday, 20 December 2024 10:03
Fighting for local journalism
The provincial Throne Speech announced the creation an all-party committee to explore and protect local journalism in Manitoba. A recent motion put forward by the provincial government to implement an all-party committee to explore the future of local journalism, including rural and cultural media, was shot down by the PCs…
Friday, 20 December 2024 10:03
CBC ringing in the new year at Asessippi
Every year, the major TV networks bring the world together to ring in the new year with coverage of New Year’s parties all over the world. So when a national network like CBC calls to see what plans you have in store to help people celebrate, you know you’ve made…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:28
Historic treaty signed
An historic treaty has been signed between the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and the Canadian federal government. The Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty was signed by both MMF President David Chartrand and Crown–Indigenous minister Gary Anandasangaree on Nov. 30. More in this week’s issue.
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:29
Local CUPW members share concerns
Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Friday that he was asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order postal workers back on the job if it agrees with his determination there is an “impasse’ in negotiations. The board ruled over the weekend and CUPW members have been ordered back…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:30
Community asked to help
The board of Roblin Services to Seniors has found itself in a difficult situation as the cost of it congregate and delivery meal program far exceeded what had been budgeted. The board is humbly asking the community if they can help the board sustain the program. Find out what you…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:31
A hundred householders wanted
The Municipality of Roblin (MOR) is hoping to find 100 householders willing to take part in a pilot project to keep their food and organic kitchen waste out of the landfill. The pilot project, introduced at the MOR ratepayer’s meeting back in November, uses an innovative countertop appliance from a…
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:17
Kaspar busses now running
Regular bus service has resumed between Winnipeg and northern Manitoba with some major improvements. Kasper Transportation, the largest bus operator in northwestern Ontario, is now offering scheduled bus service from Winnipeg to The Pas, with stops in Dauphin and Swan River. The news comes just in time for the holiday…
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:16
Drug bust made in Russell
While patrolling in Russell around 1:17 p.m. on Dec. 3, a member pulled over a vehicle. Member noticed unstamped cigarettes in the vehicle allowing the member to search the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, illegal drugs were located and the driver and passenger were arrested. Read about this and more…
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:15
KPM holds AGM
The Keystone Pioneers Museum held its annual meeting Nov. 20 in the banquet room of Roblin’s Chicken Chef. Members elected Matt Styba, Violet Styba and Marilyn Simpson to another three year term on the board. Find out more in this week’s Review.
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:14
Banner unveiling held
Goose Lake High students and staff gathered in the gym Wednesday for a banner unveiling ceremony for the Junior Varsity Raiders volleyball team, the 2023-24 A/AA provincial champions. It was GLH’s first provincial banner since the 2018-19 school year. Read all about it in this week’s issue.
Monday, 02 December 2024 09:52
More cash for municipalities
The Manitoba government is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) 2024 fall convention, which saw consultations, new policies to address public safety and the announcement of record funding for municipalities. Municipal and northern affairs minister Glen Simard said it has been an excellent year of…
Monday, 02 December 2024 10:00
Local talents honoured
Maybe it’s all those years strumming a guitar and serenading your friends around the campfire as a teen – but one thing is certain – there’s some darned good musical artists here on this west side of the province. Over the last few years, area artists like Binscarth’s JR Charron…
Monday, 02 December 2024 10:01
Varsity Raiders come home with bronze
Goose Lake High’s Varsity Raiders have come home with bronze from the provincial AA volleyball championships in Morris. The Raiders finished third in pool play with a 2-2 record to set up a berth in the quarter finals. Details in this week’s Review.
Monday, 02 December 2024 10:01
MOR hosts ratepayer's meeting
Road matters accounted for most of the discussion at a ratepayer’s meeting held Nov. 18 hosted by the Municipality of Roblin.The three-hour long meeting took place at the Community Centre with about 30 people in attendance, and more on line, with road matters taking up almost half of that time.…
Sunday, 24 November 2024 14:39
Accelerated ECE program coming
If you’re thinking of working at a daycare, Brandon’s Assiniboine College is offering an accelerated Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program starting on Jan. 7, 2025. Through the college’s ECE Accelerated Mentorship program, students attend classes two days per week while gaining hands-on experience working at an early learning centre…