Roblin Review
Friday, 20 October 2023 10:23
Long time rural WFP reporter pens new book
Fresh off his best seller, Lake Agassiz: The Rise and Demise of the World’s Greatest Lake, Bill Redekop returns to his Winnipeg Free Press roots mining the highways and byways of rural Manitoba. In his sixth book, Don’t Fence Me In: True Stories about Rural Manitoba, Redekop chronicles rural life.…
Friday, 20 October 2023 10:20
New hall rental rates in the works
First and second readings were given to a bylaw setting out new Community Centre rental rates at the regular Sept. 26 meeting of the council of the Municipality of Roblin. Renting the hall for weddings, socials, reunions and cabarets will cost a base rate of $1,100 plus $55 GST and…
Friday, 20 October 2023 10:18
She's a rebel
Brooklyn Hramalak is making a name for herself in the world of post-secondary sports. Hramalak had a successful first season playing with the University of Regina’s Cougars softball team, ending the season off by receiving Second All-Star Team for Right Field award and has now signed with the Regina Rebels…
Saturday, 14 October 2023 14:43
Kinew meets with transition team
Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew got together on Thursday with his recently announced transition advisory team for what he called a productive and cooperative meeting. Kinew said the team, established Oct. 6, has already made good progress in a very short time. More in this issue.
Saturday, 14 October 2023 14:42
Local women offer inspiration
Oct. 11 was the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl celebrated to commemorate efforts and achievements by girls and women throughout the world. Many women have pioneered the way for other women to succeed, especially in what have been deemed as male dominant fields of work or education. Check…
Saturday, 14 October 2023 14:40
PMH vaccine clinics beginning
Prairie Mountain Health’s (PMH) updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine clinics will begin Monday, Oct. 23. The free public clinics will run throughout the region until the end of November. Read the rest of the story in this week’s issue.
Monday, 09 October 2023 10:10
Branconnier opens up shop
There’s a new business in town geared to provide outdoor equipment and rentals, without one having to travel out of town to look for them. MDB Outdoors is offering a range of outdoor supplies ranging from lawn, garden, chainsaw, hunting supplies, as well as rental and repair services. Read the…
Monday, 09 October 2023 10:08
Firefighter of the Year named
The recipient of the firefighter of the year award, who was chosen by his fellow members of the Roblin Fire & Rescue department, is Lance Wohlgemuth. Lance joined the Roblin Fire & Rescue Department in 2020 and proudly wears #20, which is the number his late father, Darrel Wohlgemuth wore…
Monday, 09 October 2023 10:07
Attempted theft thwarted
About three in morning of Sept. 27, Roblin RCMP received a report that someone had opened the door to their truck but they were able to scare the person away. The incident happened TWO HOURS PRIOR to the call. Members patrolled the area, but no one was located. See what’s…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:39
Breast screening pushed back
There have been posters up advertising BreastCheck Manitoba’s annual mobile breast check screening in many rural and northern Manitoba communities. Appointment dates were advertised to be scheduled for October, however that won’t be the case for every woman who has booked an appointment. Numerous women have reported having their breast…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:38
Detachment office hours reduced
Roblin RCMP Detachment is without clerical staff for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Roblin Detachment office hours will be greatly reduced. We will have alternative clerical staff in the Roblin office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. More in this week’s RCMP report.
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:37
New flag for Grandview School
In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, many organizations and schools are doing their part to educate and create awareness around Every Child Matters and residential school survivors. In Grandview, a beautiful gift honouring residential school survivors has been given to the Grandview School, to fly in honour of…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 14:36
Author here Oct. 11
When it comes to writing and publishing a novel, it’s something that is often found on people’s bucket lists, but it’s one that isn’t easily achieved. Former chartered accountant Barry Finlay found himself at a crossroads in life and made some life altering decisions that led him to becoming a…
Sunday, 24 September 2023 14:52
Manitoba Health gearing up to fight bugs
Manitoba Health is providing an update to Manitobans about respiratory viruses expected to circulate in the province over the coming months, as well as the provincial plan for COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations. COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses will be circulating this fall and winter. Manitobans can take important…
Sunday, 24 September 2023 14:51
Public gets its first look
The public got its first look at the Roblin Playgrounds Revitalization Project’s plans for the redo of the old Lions Park in the north east part of town at a live auction Sept. 16 held in conjunction with Roblin’s first-ever Fall Harvest Festival. The auction added more than $2,000 to…