Roblin Review
Sunday, 22 January 2023 12:28
Can your business benefit from immigration?
100th Meridian Immigration is providing an opportunity for business leaders and municipal representatives to learn how immigration can play a role in their growth strategy. The Immigration on the Prairies Virtual Summit 2023, takes place, Feb. 1 to 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Find out more in this…
Sunday, 22 January 2023 12:29
Clark rink wins Farmers
The first bonspiel of 2023 is in the books as 14 rinks took to the ice Jan. 12 to 14 – after a two-year hiatus – for Roblin’s annual Farmers’ Bonspiel. There were some very familiar faces in the finals Saturday evening which played out after the traditional banquet. Details…
Sunday, 15 January 2023 11:23
New doc on staff
The new year has brought a new doctor to the Roblin Health Centre and the W.E. Nash Clinic. Dr. Donatus Osuorah, also known as Donald, joined the staff and began seeing patients at the clinic on Jan. 3. “It’s going well,” he said in an interview Friday. Find out more…
Sunday, 15 January 2023 11:27
RCMP get Boxing Day 911 call
Roblin RCMP received a 911 call about 10 to three in the afternoon on Boxing Day from a male that said he needed police, but then hung up. Call taker indicated the male sounded intoxicated. No location given other than in Roblin. Members attended and patrolled, but no one flagged…
Sunday, 15 January 2023 11:29
It's Alzheimer's awareness month
This January, during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society is creating awareness about the many resources available to help support families as they face the challenges of living with dementia. With more than 18,400 Manitobans living with dementia today, a number expected to reach 39,100 by 2050, the Society continues…
Sunday, 08 January 2023 13:55
Roblin bakery helping out
Roblin’s Parkland Bakery and Pastry Shop is playing a key role in the return of the much-loved KUB bread to the marketplace. Winnipeg’s iconic KUB Bakery closed its doors this past November after almost 100 years in business due to a combination of factors including the Covid-19 pandemic, the war…
Sunday, 08 January 2023 13:57
Q-Doc a new option in rural healthcare
There’s a new solution to some of the long patient wait times in rural Manitoba hospitals, but it’s not coming in the form of more physicians. A new virtual service called Q-Doc recently launched in Manitoba and it’s providing people the opportunity to connect with a physician 24/7. The goal…
Sunday, 08 January 2023 13:59
New bylaw sets minimum standards
Council has given first reading to a bylaw to “maintain property and to establish minimum standards of maintenance for dwellings, structures, properties, and unused vehicles”. The bylaw covers a range of issues from storing old appliances, vehicles and fire wood to snow clearing, semi tractor parking and how high you…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:34
Senior development planned
The Municipality of Riding Mountain West and G & G Western Development are working together to bring a much needed senior housing, with better conditions for country living. This would meet the demand for quality retirement offer accommodation, to meet the same type of accommodations offered in the city at…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:35
New cash for COs
The province is investing some $1.7 million as part of its plan to revitalize the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service. “As part of our government’s commitment to revitalizing the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service, these investments will provide better equipment and technology so our officers can effectively and safely work in rural…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:36
There is help if you're feeling SAD
The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses. But the common cold is not the only health issue that presents itself most often when the mercury drops. Read the rest of the story…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:12
Festival a no go this year
Roblin MMF Local’s first ever Li Festival Di Michif that was held last summer was a success. When it came time to planning for next year’s event, it seemed like the festival would be a certainty. However the Roblin MMF Local has decided to cancel the festival and plan for…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:13
Council makes its appointments
Council of the Municipality of Roblin held its inaugural meeting Nov. 7 and made its appointments to boards and commissions for a one-year term or until a successor is appointed. Council also made its citizens appointments at a subsequent meeting. Find out who’s where in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:14
Semi stuck on the hill
The Roblin RCMP detachment received a call at 12:13 p.m. on Dec. 2 about a semi stuck on Highway 5 at Lake of the Prairies. Not sure what drivers want police to do about this when this happens. It was daylight, visibility was fine. Manitoba Highways were called. Driver inched…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:15
Christmas at Carriere's Store
Growing up in a family business is an experience all its own and for the family of Ephrem and Irma Carriere, it was so much more than a way of life, especially during the holiday season. All of their 15 children have fond memories of their parent’s grocery store in…