Roblin Review
Sunday, 12 January 2025 13:54
A beginners guide to CDB, CDH and THC
A growing number of consumers are turning to products derived from cannabis plants to treat an array of conditions. Formulations include gummies and other edibles, tinctures, vapes, and even beverages. When shopping for such products, particularly as a novice, consumers may encounter so many abbreviations referring to the active substances…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 09:00
Top 5 frauds from MPI
A super shopper, sniper fire, a rabbit (or maybe a coyote?), a phantom driver, and a deer in the shape of a pole were only five of the many cases of suspected fraud that Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigated last year. The unit saved Manitoba ratepayers…
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 09:00
Deadlines extended due to postal strike
If you forgot about getting that year-end donation to your favourite charity, you’ll have until the end of February to do so. Thanks to the postal strike.“Charities are at the heart of communities across Canada, lending a helping hand to those in need,” said new finance minister Dominic Leblanc Dec.…
Monday, 06 January 2025 09:38
Project: Christmas Dinner a success
The community’s annual Christmas hamper drive has been another successful one and the fact that fewer hampers were delivered this year than last may be good news.Project: Christmas Dinner chair Marg West said about 40 hampers were delivered this Christmas, down slightly from last year.Read all about it in this…
Monday, 06 January 2025 09:35
Aerial survey program expanded
The Manitoba government’s aerial wildlife surveillance program will cover more areas of the province to collect data that will inform critical decisions to manage wildlife populations.“Aerial surveys are an important source of knowledge to see changes in moose, elk and caribou population trends over time,” said Natural Resources minister Ian…
Friday, 20 December 2024 10:03
CBC ringing in the new year at Asessippi
Every year, the major TV networks bring the world together to ring in the new year with coverage of New Year’s parties all over the world. So when a national network like CBC calls to see what plans you have in store to help people celebrate, you know you’ve made…
Friday, 20 December 2024 10:03
Fighting for local journalism
The provincial Throne Speech announced the creation an all-party committee to explore and protect local journalism in Manitoba. A recent motion put forward by the provincial government to implement an all-party committee to explore the future of local journalism, including rural and cultural media, was shot down by the PCs…
Friday, 20 December 2024 10:02
Reduce stress by reading
Recreational reading is important at all ages and stages of life. Studies have shown that reading is a great way to reduce stress in your life. The Mayo Clinic recommends adding reading to regular sleep routines as it will improve the quality of sleep you achieve. Read this week’s Library…
Friday, 20 December 2024 10:01
What are your symptoms?
Winter tends to be cold and flu season in many areas, as viruses tend to spread more easily when people spend more time indoors. This winter, people may wonder if their sniffles indicate they have a cold, the flu or a sign of something more serious, such as COVID-19 or…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:31
A hundred householders wanted
The Municipality of Roblin (MOR) is hoping to find 100 householders willing to take part in a pilot project to keep their food and organic kitchen waste out of the landfill. The pilot project, introduced at the MOR ratepayer’s meeting back in November, uses an innovative countertop appliance from a…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:30
Community asked to help
The board of Roblin Services to Seniors has found itself in a difficult situation as the cost of it congregate and delivery meal program far exceeded what had been budgeted. The board is humbly asking the community if they can help the board sustain the program. Find out what you…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:29
Local CUPW members share concerns
Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Friday that he was asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order postal workers back on the job if it agrees with his determination there is an “impasse’ in negotiations. The board ruled over the weekend and CUPW members have been ordered back…
Monday, 16 December 2024 10:28
Historic treaty signed
An historic treaty has been signed between the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and the Canadian federal government. The Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty was signed by both MMF President David Chartrand and Crown–Indigenous minister Gary Anandasangaree on Nov. 30. More in this week’s issue.
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:17
Kaspar busses now running
Regular bus service has resumed between Winnipeg and northern Manitoba with some major improvements. Kasper Transportation, the largest bus operator in northwestern Ontario, is now offering scheduled bus service from Winnipeg to The Pas, with stops in Dauphin and Swan River. The news comes just in time for the holiday…
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:16
Drug bust made in Russell
While patrolling in Russell around 1:17 p.m. on Dec. 3, a member pulled over a vehicle. Member noticed unstamped cigarettes in the vehicle allowing the member to search the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, illegal drugs were located and the driver and passenger were arrested. Read about this and more…