Roblin Review
Sunday, 12 February 2023 14:09
Chamber hosts banner art search
In an effort to brighten things up on Main Street, the Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a contest in search for designs to showcase as banners. The Street Banner Contest was visualized out of the popularity of the graduation banners that lined Main Street last June. Find…
Sunday, 12 February 2023 14:10
Significant drug bust made
Prairie Mountain RCMP conducted a significant drug bust in Rossburn, Feb. 4. Located in a residence was 188 grams of cocaine, and 732 grams of methamphetamine, with a street value of over $37,000. Read more in this week’s RCMP Report
Sunday, 12 February 2023 14:11
Cross awarded medal
Bob Cross, a long-time local businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, was one of only a thousand Manitobans who have been singled out for their significant achievements and contributions to their communities. Cross was named a winner of the province’s Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Check out a photo of the…
Sunday, 12 February 2023 14:12
Instil Hope Counselling opens in Russell
Often the hardest part is deciding to reach out to a counsellor and finding someone you’re comfortable enough to work with, in processing past and current issues, working together toward a hopeful future. When you meet Breanne Goraluk – no matter the setting – the feeling hits instantly. Find out…
Sunday, 05 February 2023 09:52
Gracestock returns to Knox United
If you want to hear some talented local performers, satisfy your sweet tooth, and do some good for people in Roblin and around the world, you might want to mark Feb. 17 on your calender. That’s because next Friday, Feb. 17, Knox United Church is hosting an evening of music…
Sunday, 05 February 2023 09:52
Parkland Acupuncture opens in Grandview
A new therapy service will be based out of Grandview and offering acupuncture services. Parkland Acupuncture is operated by Steve Payne and opened up this month. Payne, his wife and children recently moved to Grandview from Australia to be closer to his in-laws, the Grextons. More in this issue.
Sunday, 05 February 2023 09:54
Roblin MMF Local works to keep language alive
Keeping an Indigenous language alive is becoming a real challenge for those who have become disconnected from it. In an effort to keep the Michif language going, the Roblin MMF Local hosted Aen Swar Du Michif, an evening of Michif session, on Jan. 24 at the Roblin Life and Art…
Sunday, 05 February 2023 09:55
Gaber up for award again
It’s been another successful hockey season so far for North Dakota Fighting Hawks’ Riese Gaber. Riese is the son of Mike Gaber and grandson of Ken and Marion Gaber. His peers, prior to the season, named Gaber an assistant captain of the team. Details in this issue.
Sunday, 05 February 2023 09:56
Big Buck Night returns
The MacNutt Hotel hosted its 21st annual Big Buck Night back in December after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic with 11 sets coming in for judging and 40 guests in attendance. The Non-Typical winner was Ryan Andres while Deven Andrews took top spot for Typical. Check out the…
Monday, 30 January 2023 09:29
MP hosts town hall
With crime seeming to be on the rise in rural areas, many are looking for solutions to the problem. Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Dan Mazier and his colleague Kildonan-St. Paul MP Raquel Dancho held a virtual crime town hall Jan. 23 that also touched on Bill C-21, which is a ban…
Monday, 30 January 2023 09:30
Premier announces some help
As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing effort to help Manitobans make ends meet, Premier Heather Stefanson on Thusday unveiled a $200-million Carbon Tax Relief Fund aimed at helping 700,000 Manitobans cope with the negative impacts of rising winter costs, from food to fuel. The 2023 Carbon Tax Relief Fund…
Monday, 30 January 2023 09:33
Respect their downtime
RCMP officers respond to many different types of calls throughout their careers and a post-traumatic stress injury is inevitable in some way throughout their years as police officers. That is why their time away from work is so important; time away to relax, spend time with family, and de-stress. Find…
Monday, 30 January 2023 09:34
Great grey owls pack a punch
A new study in Manitoba shows how the great grey owl,” a common sight, either soaring over the plains or perching and nesting in the Boreal forests of the eastern Canadian prairies, overcomes many obstacles to find its prey. The bird is able to “punch” through as much as 50…
Sunday, 22 January 2023 12:26
Bug Chucker needs volunteers
Organizers of Roblin’s popular still water fly fishing tournament – the Bug Chucker Cup – are hoping to get the event going again this year. After a two year hiatus because of the Covid pandemic, calls are coming in asking if the Bug Chucker is back on for 2023. Find…
Sunday, 22 January 2023 12:27
Ag Society holds AGM
Members of the Roblin Agricultural Society, and a few guests, gathered at the Drop-In Friday evening for the society’s annual general meeting. There were about 40 people on hand to learn that while the fair and rodeo recorded a net loss of $16,816 in 2022, the loss wasn’t really a…