Roblin Review
Monday, 18 August 2025 09:57
Conservatives call for action
Both the provincial and federal Conservative parties are calling on the NDP and Liberal governments to act in light of China’s new tariff on canola.The tariff is in retaliation for Canada's 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and a 25 per cent levy on Chinese aluminum and steel…
Monday, 18 August 2025 09:56
Last reunion at the Gamey farm
The familiar fields and welcoming embrace of the Gamey farm in Roblin hosted the most recent Gerega and Gregor family reunion, a gathering full of both cherished memories and poignant goodbyes. For 34 years, this homestead has served as the gathering spot for many family reunions, a tradition that began…
Monday, 18 August 2025 09:55
KMP holds Show Day
Robln’s Keystone Pioneers Museum held its annual Show Day Saturday (Aug. 16) and despite cooler temperatures, a decent crowd was on hand to take in the demonstrations and check out the artifacts. The threshing demonstration is always a popular one and this year it was a 1912 Gaar-Scott 25 HP…
Sunday, 10 August 2025 15:23
New owners living the dream
The new owners of one of about 50 independent small town cinemas left in the country say they’re living the dream.Robby and Emilie Roy (not pronounced like Allen, but like former Habs goaltender Patrick) took possession of the Roblin Theatre in July and after some initial renovations opened their doors…
Sunday, 10 August 2025 15:22
Good numbers for this year's fair
The Roblin Agricultural Society’s annual fair and rodeo has come and gone and while some fair goers did lament the loss of the exhibit hall this year, most were offering their kudos for a job well done over the five day exhibition.From the still-popular King Farmer contest Thursday night to…
Sunday, 10 August 2025 15:22
Two new docs on staff
WillowBrook Eye Care was originally established as Ashcroft Vision Care and opened, Jan. 1, 1980, later transitioning to its current name, WillowBrook Eye Care in 2018.Located at 15 – 2nd Ave. NW in Dauphin and with a satellite office in Roblin, the business recently welcomed two new optometrists, Dr. Brenna…
Sunday, 10 August 2025 15:21
It's BeGrainSafe week
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is again raising awareness about the importance of prioritizing safety when working around grain with the fifth annual BeGrainSafe Week, taking place August 11 to 17.The public safety campaign is part of CASA’s BeGrainSafe program, which launched in 2017 in response to increased grain…
Sunday, 10 August 2025 15:20
Former Wheaties suit up in Slovakia
Jayce Hawryluk and Tanner Kaspick are together again.The former Wheat Kings forwards, who won a Western Hockey League title with the team in 2016, will both skate for HKM Zvolen in Slovakia this season. More in this week’s issue.
Monday, 04 August 2025 11:23
Annual fair and rodeo kicks off
The Roblin Ag Society’s annual fair and rodeo kicked off Thursday with the popular King Farmer competition, a family affair this year, featuring six teams and 10 stations. The event saw a record calcutta of $15,600 this year and was won by the father-son team of Mark and Trey Leflar.…
Monday, 04 August 2025 11:22
Playground committee gets cash
Fusion Credit Union is proud to announce the distribution of $67,000 in funding through its latest Full Circle Fund intake, supporting nine local organizations dedicated to strengthening and uplifting their communities.The first 2025 intake recipients include Prairie View Gymnastics Club in Birtle, Kenton Community Enterprise and the Roblin Playground Revitalization…
Monday, 04 August 2025 11:21
MHS launches new app
History buffs can now enjoy the technological advances of finding out more about Manitoba’s history through an online app. The Manitoba Historical Society launched the InSite app last earlier this month and it’s already gaining a lot of interest. Check out this week’s Review for the rest of the story
Monday, 04 August 2025 11:20
Clear Lake meeting fills hall
At a packed town hall meeting Tuesday night (July 29) in Wasagaming, Parks Canada confirmed that its decision to ban motorized boats on Clear Lake this summer was influenced by a potential singular threat of legal action, not environmental science. This raises significant concerns about how Parks Canada engaged stakeholders…
Monday, 04 August 2025 11:19
Don't become another fraud victim
Police would like to remind people of common frauds going on in the area. If anyone is asking you to buy gift cards and provide them the passcode, this is not legit. If someone calls saying your grandchild is in jail and you need to pay the bail, this is…
Sunday, 27 July 2025 14:54
RES breakfast programs wins the vote
The public has chosen the Roblin Elementary School Breakfast Program as the winner of the Roblin District Community Foundation’s 2025 Pop-Up grant.The $2,500 in funding will go towards the purchase of a large standup freezer and supplies to facilitate serving breakfast to the school’s 300 plus students.Read all about it…
Sunday, 27 July 2025 14:53
Coming along
Work on the accessibility project at the Roblin Centennial Arena is proceeding well. The project, which also includes an elevator, is expected to be done in time for hockey season. Check out the photo in this week’s Review.