Roblin Review
Monday, 25 April 2022 09:29
Fusion holds live AGM
Despite a year of challenges and changes, 2021 was another successful year for Fusion Credit Union. Fusion held its annual general meeting – live in Roblin and online in Brandon, Dauphin and Hamiota – to reflect on the past year and to celebrate its “outstanding performance”, in the words of…
Monday, 18 April 2022 08:46
Opinion
The provincial government on April 12 released its annual budget announcing a whopping $19.271 billion in spending in 2022, an increase of about 2.4 per cent from last year, or $466 million overall. As usual, spending on Health takes up a major part of the budget, about seven billion dollars;…
Monday, 18 April 2022 08:45
Bee losses a concern
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the loss of the number of bees across Manitoba. Every year apiaries loose a certain number of bees over the winter months. Many attributed it to poor weather conditions, pests and it just being part of the nature of things, but there’s also a…
Monday, 18 April 2022 08:44
Golf club holds AGM
The hiring of a new pro shop manager, a slight increase in membership fees, and three new young and enthusiastic board members highlighted the happenings at the annual general meeting of the Roblin Golf & Country Club. The AGM was held Wednesday in the T&C Lounge with 10 members in…
Monday, 18 April 2022 08:43
Rural dumps to close Saturdays
A lack of human resources has resulted in changes to the way the Municipality of Roblin operates its four rural waste disposal sites. Effective immediately, the sites at Lake of the Prairies, Boggy Creek, Bield and Merridale will be closed Saturdays. Check this week's Review for more!
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:51
More help for Ukraine
People are finding creative and inspiring ways to help those in Ukraine during these devastating times. Former Roblinite, Devon Ungurain, has been using her artistic talents through her small business to help raise funds for the cause. Check the story in this week's Roblin Review!
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:51
New summer market for Roblin
There’s a new outdoor market starting up in Roblin this season but it’s going to be quite a departure from the Roblin Farmer’s Market. With pandemic restrictions lifted, people are looking to get out more and businesses need the support. It’s expected that tourism will be on the rise after…
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:49
Construction set for spring
A long-awaited construction project will finally get underway this spring. And while the new concession/washroom facility at Currey Park likely won’t be ready for the start of baseball season, it should be done by the fall. There's lots more in this week's Roblin Review!
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:48
MOR looking for volunteers
If you’re getting a little bored with what’s on TV and are looking for a way to fill four to six hours a month, you might want to consider volunteering to be part of the municipal emergency response team. The Municipality of Roblin is currently seeking committed volunteers who are…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:19
Hillman dancers return to the stage
With pandemic restrictions lifted, Hillman Studio dancers have returned to the stage. Recently the dancers competed in two competitions and are preparing for their year-end recital. Check this week's Review for much more!
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:18
Chamber holds AGM
There wasn’t a lot on the agenda as the Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting via Zoom March 30. Ten people took in the AGM including the chamber’s new office manager Lydia Steciuk who has taken over the position from Wanda Jordan. Check this week's…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:17
MVSD passes deficit budget
Ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will see a slight reduction in their tax bills as the board of trustees passed a 2022-23 budget focused on the learner and the learning environment, with a special emphasis on the classroom. While this year’s budget saw an increase of almost…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:15
Roblin ER services suspended again
Prairie Mountain Health has announced another temporary suspension of emergency services at the Roblin Health Centre. Until further notice, there will be no emergency services available in Roblin from Monday to Friday. Check this week's Review for more.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:41
Making scents out of memories
Even though some people leave the family home or farm to embark on a different path, they’re still rooted to where they come from and the atmosphere they grew up in. Former Roblinite, Dan Mitchell, has been able to embrace a passion to establish his Farmer’s Son Co. and still…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:39
CF Parkland hands out grants
Community Futures Parkland (CFP) is pleased to announce its 2022 grant recipients. There were a total of 13 Community Project applications received requesting $34,523.77 from the CFP grants program. There's a lot more details in this week's Roblin Review!