Roblin Review
Monday, 09 October 2023 10:08
Firefighter of the Year named
The recipient of the firefighter of the year award, who was chosen by his fellow members of the Roblin Fire & Rescue department, is Lance Wohlgemuth. Lance joined the Roblin Fire & Rescue Department in 2020 and proudly wears #20, which is the number his late father, Darrel Wohlgemuth wore…
Monday, 09 October 2023 10:10
Branconnier opens up shop
There’s a new business in town geared to provide outdoor equipment and rentals, without one having to travel out of town to look for them. MDB Outdoors is offering a range of outdoor supplies ranging from lawn, garden, chainsaw, hunting supplies, as well as rental and repair services. Read the…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:36
Author here Oct. 11
When it comes to writing and publishing a novel, it’s something that is often found on people’s bucket lists, but it’s one that isn’t easily achieved. Former chartered accountant Barry Finlay found himself at a crossroads in life and made some life altering decisions that led him to becoming a…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:37
New flag for Grandview School
In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, many organizations and schools are doing their part to educate and create awareness around Every Child Matters and residential school survivors. In Grandview, a beautiful gift honouring residential school survivors has been given to the Grandview School, to fly in honour of…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:38
Detachment office hours reduced
Roblin RCMP Detachment is without clerical staff for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Roblin Detachment office hours will be greatly reduced. We will have alternative clerical staff in the Roblin office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. More in this week’s RCMP report.
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:39
Breast screening pushed back
There have been posters up advertising BreastCheck Manitoba’s annual mobile breast check screening in many rural and northern Manitoba communities. Appointment dates were advertised to be scheduled for October, however that won’t be the case for every woman who has booked an appointment. Numerous women have reported having their breast…
Sunday, 24 September 2023 14:50
Break in your skates week coming
The week of Monday, Oct. 2 to Friday Oct. 6 is “Break In Your Skates” week at the Roblin Centennial Arena. This week is designed to give everyone young and old, competitive, or not, an opportunity to break in their skates and get a feel for the ice again before…
Sunday, 24 September 2023 14:51
Public gets its first look
The public got its first look at the Roblin Playgrounds Revitalization Project’s plans for the redo of the old Lions Park in the north east part of town at a live auction Sept. 16 held in conjunction with Roblin’s first-ever Fall Harvest Festival. The auction added more than $2,000 to…
Sunday, 24 September 2023 14:52
Manitoba Health gearing up to fight bugs
Manitoba Health is providing an update to Manitobans about respiratory viruses expected to circulate in the province over the coming months, as well as the provincial plan for COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations. COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses will be circulating this fall and winter. Manitobans can take important…
Sunday, 17 September 2023 12:24
Harvest about half done
Manitoba Agriculture reported Sept. 12 that harvest progress was at 51 per cent complete across the province, which is ahead of the five year average (42 per cent). Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is complete with yield reports are averaging about 60 bu/acre for winter wheat and 70 bu/acre…
Sunday, 17 September 2023 12:31
Perchaluk reflects on his career
If you are big into the theatre scene in Manitoba, chances are you’ve seen a play in which one of Roblin’s former residents has designed the sets for. Brian Perchaluk has been heavily involved in the theatre scene in Manitoba for many years now. His career in set production and…
Sunday, 17 September 2023 12:32
Harvest Festival held
The community held its first ever Harvest Festival Saturday with hundreds of people taking in the pancake breakfast, the Craft/Trade Show, the Farmers’ Market and the children’s attractions. There was also a full slate of contestants for the pie eating contest. Check out the photos in this week’s Review to…
Sunday, 17 September 2023 12:33
Satellite law office opens
Area residents looking for general legal services have a new option to choose from thanks to a law firm from Swan River. Vessey Law opened its satellite office in Roblin’s Cook and Cooke Financial building Wednesday (Sept. 13) and Devin Vessey is definitely looking forward to serving the community for…
Sunday, 10 September 2023 09:18
Stolen bike returned
In the afternoon of Aug. 25, Roblin RCMP received a report of theft of bike from a backyard. Two bikes were locked with a rope lock and were stolen. One was later located being ridden. Person on the bike was arrested for possession of stolen property and charges are pending.…
Sunday, 10 September 2023 09:20
Keown up for awards
In the next couple of months, some very prominent music award ceremonies are going to be taking place and a local Roblin artist is breaking his own personal record by being nominated for six awards from two different music award ceremonies. Ryan Keown is nominated for Single of the Year…