Roblin Review
Sunday, 16 June 2024 14:15
New owners at RFP
Roblin Forest Products, one of Manitoba’s oldest forest products companies founded in 1958, has started the week off under new ownership. RFP has been acquired by Bell Lumber and Pole, a company with an extensive history in the industry that goes back over a hundred years and several generations. Read…
Monday, 10 June 2024 09:36
Check their credentials
Police received a report of the driveway scammers being back in town. Please ensure anyone doing work on your driveway is legit. They should be able to produce a permit from the municipality. More in this week’s RCMP report.
Monday, 10 June 2024 09:38
Fastball at Asessippi this weekend
The Westman Border Fastball Museum Twilight League is hosting its third annual Kickin’ Up Dirt fastball tournament this Father’s Day weekend. The action gets underway Friday evening with girls and ladies fastball games at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Monday, 10 June 2024 09:40
Campaign successful
Roblin’s Donor’s Choice has had another successful year of fundraising for local and national charities. The “one stop” canvass ran April 22 to 27 and raised a total of $36,020.55 which was disbursed among nine local and six national charitable organizations. Check to see who got how much in this…
Monday, 10 June 2024 09:43
Super dismissed, trustees resign
Mountain View School Division (MVSD) is still facing some turmoil after a questionable presentation by Trustee Paul Coffey during a regular board meeting. Not only has the presentation resulted in complaints, which in turn sparked a governance review to be conducted by the Province, things have since escalated. Read the…
Monday, 03 June 2024 09:59
80 years since D-Day
D-Day was the greatest amphibious landing assault ever mounted in history. It was to involve 150,000 to 160,000 soldiers, primarily from Britain, U.S.A. and Canada, but with some smaller contingents of French, Polish and other troops. Find out more in this article written by the late Dale Yeo for the…
Monday, 03 June 2024 09:59
Ryder coming in to his own
Manitoba country rocker Ryan Keown has passed on his love of music and singing to his eldest son, Austin Ryder, who is now coming into his own in the country music industry. Ryder fostered a love of music at an early age, which resulted in him singing on stage and…
Monday, 03 June 2024 10:00
Dixon one of 14
Roblin’s Lara Dixon has been named a recipient of a new scholarship at the University of Regina for academically high achieving domestic students. The Chancellor’s Scholarship is being awarded annually beginning this year to 14 undergraduate students. Find out more in this issue.
Monday, 03 June 2024 10:01
Local improvement plan panned
Residents of 4th Avenue SW between King Street and PTH #83 have said no to a Local Improvement Plan proposed by the Municipality of Roblin to raise funds through taxation to pave the shoulder up to their properties on the west side of 4th Avenue. The residents had been calling…
Monday, 03 June 2024 10:04
17U Predators win national championship
The 17U Predators Volleyball Club are golden after winning Volleyball Canada’s national championships in Edmonton. It was a rough start to the tournament for the Parkland-based Predators as they lost their three opening matches, May 20. Check out this week’s Review to find out more.
Monday, 27 May 2024 09:53
We all own a piece of Loblaws
It is May 2024 and some shoppers are boycotting Loblaw Companies Limited and Loblaws stores. Boycotting this chain is an understandable but interesting choice. Loblaws is the largest and most visible grocery chain, which makes it easy to understand as a target. It is also an interesting choice because it…
Monday, 27 May 2024 09:54
Still time to register
There is still time to register for summer swimming lessons. Online registration will remain open for the remainder of the summer. If you have questions or concerns regarding which level to place your child in, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 204-937-8251. More pool news in this week’s Rec Report.
Monday, 27 May 2024 09:55
Bruin captured
RCMP members and local Conservation Officers were called out to deal with an “unruly teenager” who was running around the neighbourhood near the Newton’s on Goose Lake Drive East. The offender was tranquilized, removed and taken to greener pastures. Read this week’s RCMP report to find what else kept police…
Monday, 27 May 2024 09:56
RVS expands its operation
A new business has stemmed from the purchase of the B & P Sales and Service building in Roblin. Roblin Vet Services (RVS) Ag Distribution has been setting up shop with more pieces of equipment arriving for their lot. The business is an expansion and connection to the services already…
Friday, 17 May 2024 09:46
Year end recital held
The Hillman Dance Studio presented its 11th annual year end recital May 11 at the Community Centre. The 60 plus students presented 37 numbers in all, a testimony to the efforts of head instructor Giny Hillman and her other teachers, her student helpers, and the dancers themselves. Check out the…