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Friday, 17 June 2022 09:46
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Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:49
New GM at RFP
Roblin Forest Products (RFP) has promoted one of their managers to be their new General Manager. Carley Coulter has been working at Roblin Forest Products for some time now while completing her post-secondary studies. Check this week's Roblin Review for more details!
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:47
Jaddock ready for his new role
Stephen Jaddock is preparing to step into the role as the new superintendent/CEO of Mountain View School Division. The current assistant superintendent has been hired to take over from Dan Ward when he leaves the division at the end of the month. Get more in this week's Roblin Review.
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:01
Big party set for July 1
The community of Inglis and the Inglis Grain Elevators are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. And to commemorate this historic milestone, the Inglis Area Heritage Committee is hosting a big celebration in conjunction with its usual Canada Day party. Get all the info in this week's Roblin Review!
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:17
Swan has longest wait times for cataract surgery
Thanks to a community based effort and the Lions Clubs in the Swan Valley area, northern and central Manitoba residents have an option to get cataract surgery done at the Swan Valley Health Centre (SVHC). The Lions Cataract Program is celebrating a milestone anniversary, however, it was facing record high…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:16
Council forgoes a raise again
A by-law was passed providing for the remuneration of members of council. Council has not taken a pay increase since current indemnities were set back in 2020. The monthly indemnity is as follows: Head of Council – $1,035.30 ($12,423.60 annually); Deputy Head of Council – $931.77 ($11,181.24 annually); Councillors –…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:15
Dube scores game winner in MJHL championship series
For the first time since 2014, the Dauphin Kings are champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Brayden Dube’s goal with 8:27 remaining in the third period snapped a 1-1 tie, lifting the Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Steinbach Pistons in game seven of the best-of-seven championship series.…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:14
Archery club hosting 3D fun shoot
The Covid pandemic pretty much stopped the Roblin Archery Club dead in its tracks. The club formed in 2020, thanks to the efforts of Francois Squirra, Corinne Berberat and David Sinclair, and members got about two or three practices in before pandemic restrictions were put in place and the fun…
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:49
Cenotaph rededication June 4
In conjunction with celebrating the anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe by Allied forces that was the beginning of the end of World War II, the Roblin Branch #24 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be updating the Cenotaph during a special ceremony in June. Seven fallen soldiers’ names…
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:48
Bates working with elephants in Thailand
They say it’s best to travel when you’re young and that’s just what former Roblinite Kelsey Bates has discovered. She recently left for Thailand at the end of March to do some conservation base projects and will be there until next month. This has been something Bates has aspired to…
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:46
Local homeowners recognized
The Manitoba Good Roads Association (MGRA) held its 110th annual Dinner and Awards Banquet April 19 in Brandon and recognized three local home owners for their efforts in beautifying their properties and, in effect, the province. Receiving the Jeffries Shield for Best Urban Home Grounds in Manitoba in the 1,001…
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:43
Recognition ceremony held
A large crowd of dignitaries, local groups and representatives, health care staff and residents were on hand Tuesday, May 3 to take part in a formal recognition ceremony that highlighted the plan to proceed with expanding the Russell Health Centre Chemotherapy Unit. Deputy Premier Cliff Cullen, on behalf of Premier…
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:42
New owner at the bakery
The new owner of Roblin’s Parkland Bakery and Pastry Shop comes from a long line of bakers. Wes Riedstra was born in the Netherlands and came to Canada in 2005 with his parents who settled in the Carman area and opened the Carman Bakery and Pastry Shop. Get all the…
Monday, 02 May 2022 10:05
Province wants to hear from seniors
The Manitoba government is reaching out across the province to listen, learn and work collaboratively with seniors towards the development of a plan that will support older Manitobans to live as independently as they wish in their own homes for as long as it is safe to do so. “Older…
Monday, 02 May 2022 10:04
Club v-ball team comes home with silver
It was the small team that could. The Predators 14U girls’ volleyball team, consisting of eight players and two coaches, have spent the last four months honing skills, learning rotations and promoting team cohesion to end their first club volleyball season with success. More in this week's Roblin Review!