Roblin Review
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:11
Fusion has fantastic year
The 30,000 or so members of Fusion Credit Union heard plenty of good news about their financial institution at its annual general meeting, April 19. “We had another fantastic year in 2022 with results ranging from outstanding loan growth numbers and ongoing profitability sharing with our members, to continued community…
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:13
Dancer lodged in the cells overnight
RCMP responded to report of a person unknown on a highway dancing in the rain about 11 p.m. Friday, April 18. Person admitted to taking drugs and lodged in cells for the night. To read more about what kept local police busy in the past two weeks check out this…
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:15
LEARN Centre keeps busy
March was a very busy month at Roblin’s LEARN Centre including the launch of a beginner computer class and a new babysitting course. Nine youth took part and all obtained their certificate. T Find out what else has kept the centre busy in this issue.
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:15
Hillman Dance Studio holds year end showcase
Hillman Dance Studio held its 10th annual year end showcase Sunday afternoon April 30 at the Community Centre. The audience was treated to 25 numbers in all featuring 50 plus dancers ranging in age from three year olds to high schoolers as well as a guest appearances by dancers from…
Sunday, 30 April 2023 15:46
Chamber hoping to find volunteers
Many community organizations are feeling the pinch when it comes to a lack of volunteers and helping hands to make things happen. It could be another side effect of the pandemic, but it also could be a result of things changing too. Over the years, Roblin has seen a lot…
Sunday, 30 April 2023 15:47
Caldwell talks to parents Part II
You would think that with all the dangers and perils children are subject to online – the Benadryl challenge and sextortion to name a couple – the Goose Lake High gym would have been filled to the rafters for Val Caldwell’s session on tech and internet safety. But you’d be…
Sunday, 30 April 2023 15:48
Rule changes for Walleye Classic
Big fish. It’s always about who can catch the biggest fish. But changes in the fishing regulations in this province means you’ll see some operational changes to the Russell Lions Prairie Walleye Classic. Read the rest of the story in this week’s issue.
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:40
Donor's Choice canvass on this week
Just a reminder that volunteers with Roblin’s Donor’s Choice canvass are going door-to-door this week to raise funds for 15 different charities. The 2023 canvass started Monday (April 24) and continues until this Friday, April 29, the first door-to-door canvass since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic More in this…
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:41
Police have run-in with local man
RCMP members in Russell and Roblin were called to Roblin April 5 to deal with a man walking around breaking into residential garages and screaming. In total, police received six reports. Find out more in this week’s Review.
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:42
The play's the thing
With the raving success of The Passover presented during Holy Week at the Evangelical Mission Church, another play is in the works to hit the stage in Roblin. Locals Bethany Brade and Jenni Johnson are co-directing another production featuring some familiar faces in the community. For the rest of the…
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:46
Roblin Dance Club holds year end recital
The gym at Roblin Elementary School was packed Sunday afternoon as the Roblin Dance Club held its first live spring recital since 2019. The recital featured performances by the club’s seven different Ukrainian dance groups – including the adult group; Senior Ballet; Movin’ n Groovin’; Senior Jazz; Junior Hip Hop;…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:31
Kris Paul hoping to clean up
Spring cleaning is a daunting task that no one looks forward to, even though we all are anxious for the arrival of a warmer season. There’s a new business in Roblin that is offering a variety of power wash services for agricultural, residential, industrial, automotive and commercial cleaning. KP Klean…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:33
Help for seniors to age safely at home
The Manitoba government is investing $3 million in two housing programs that will allow more Manitoba seniors to safely age in their homes and communities as long as they choose. The new home modification grant program will have an annual budget of $1.5 million, and provide financial assistance to seniors…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:35
Wandy taken by suprise
Many people have been announced as receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal – a commemorative medal to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. With the Queen’s passing, this medal holds even more special merit, as it will likely commemorate the longest monarch reign for…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:35
RBC report has implications for agriculture
According to Farmer 4.0, a new RBC report, the country could be short critical skills – data analysis, robotics and global sales, among them – that will be needed to transform the sector across a projected shortage of 123,000 agricultural workers by 2030. However, with the correct skills mix, agriculture…