Roblin Review
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 09:17
Uncle Butch suits up with Theo
Getting old is something no one looks forward to in life. The loss of being able to do certain things that one used to be able to when they were younger can be a difficult thing to accept. Then there are those who seem to age gracefully and maintain overall…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 09:15
ECCC needs another million
Members of the Expanding Community Cancer Care (ECCC) committee met recently for a celebratory meeting. It was the first gathering for the group since receiving word that the expansion to the Manitoba Cancer Care chemo unit in Russell had been approved, thanks to the efforts and tenacity of everyone who…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 08:53
They’re off!
People who have been protesting mask mandates and other Covid restrictions don’t have anything to complain about as of 12:01 this morning. While some health experts have warned against it, the province’s requirement to mask up in all public spaces came to an end today, March 15. Read more in…
Monday, 07 March 2022 08:53
Forbes creates impressions worth seeing
Stained glass is a work of art that is both breathtaking and inspiring. It’s a very detailed form of art, with intricate components, but once it’s pieced together, it can be spectacular to look at. Check out this week’s paper for the rest of the story!
Monday, 07 March 2022 08:52
March is fraud prevention month
Last year was an historic year for financial losses reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Based on reports to the CAFC, $379 million were lost to scams and fraud in 2021, which was an increase of 130 per cent compared to 2020. Find out more in this week’s issue.
Monday, 07 March 2022 08:49
Local resident devastated by conflict in Ukraine
With a tyrant trying to take over Ukraine, all most of us can do right now is watch and pray. As the bullets fly and bombs fall and the people fight for freedom, people with families in Ukraine are devastated by what’s happening in their homeland. Read more in this…
Wednesday, 02 March 2022 10:06
First Of The Year
We weren’t sure if we were going to celebrate a New Year’s baby this year but thanks to local Public Health nurse Cindy Pound who let us know, here you go. Sean Cliff Larocque Fisher was born at 3:03 a.m. on Jan. 19 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre to…
Wednesday, 02 March 2022 10:03
For The Fun Of It
Roblin’s Luke Bodnariuk shovels a pass to Daxton Cockerill who put it in the Swan Valley net as the U7 Stars met the Stampeders #2 squad in the Stars’ home tournament Saturday. The teams play on half ice, without goaltenders, and are subbed off every three minutes during the two…
Wednesday, 02 March 2022 09:59
Conflict Hits Close To Home
Many of us are in shock and our hearts are heavy, with what is happening right now in Ukraine. There’s a strong Ukrainian heritage and presence in Roblin and the Parkland area as a whole. Many families that reside here once emigrated from Ukraine either by choice or by force.…