Roblin Review
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:36
There is help if you're feeling SAD
The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses. But the common cold is not the only health issue that presents itself most often when the mercury drops. Read the rest of the story…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:35
New cash for COs
The province is investing some $1.7 million as part of its plan to revitalize the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service. “As part of our government’s commitment to revitalizing the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service, these investments will provide better equipment and technology so our officers can effectively and safely work in rural…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:34
Senior development planned
The Municipality of Riding Mountain West and G & G Western Development are working together to bring a much needed senior housing, with better conditions for country living. This would meet the demand for quality retirement offer accommodation, to meet the same type of accommodations offered in the city at…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:18
Merry Christmas
We hope, in these hectic days of preparation and partying, you take some time to look through this week’s issue and check out the Christmas greetings from our local businesses and organizations, as well as the artwork and stories that accompany them. (Christie Leland’s just might bring a tear to…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:15
Christmas at Carriere's Store
Growing up in a family business is an experience all its own and for the family of Ephrem and Irma Carriere, it was so much more than a way of life, especially during the holiday season. All of their 15 children have fond memories of their parent’s grocery store in…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:14
Semi stuck on the hill
The Roblin RCMP detachment received a call at 12:13 p.m. on Dec. 2 about a semi stuck on Highway 5 at Lake of the Prairies. Not sure what drivers want police to do about this when this happens. It was daylight, visibility was fine. Manitoba Highways were called. Driver inched…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:13
Council makes its appointments
Council of the Municipality of Roblin held its inaugural meeting Nov. 7 and made its appointments to boards and commissions for a one-year term or until a successor is appointed. Council also made its citizens appointments at a subsequent meeting. Find out who’s where in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:12
Festival a no go this year
Roblin MMF Local’s first ever Li Festival Di Michif that was held last summer was a success. When it came time to planning for next year’s event, it seemed like the festival would be a certainty. However the Roblin MMF Local has decided to cancel the festival and plan for…
Sunday, 11 December 2022 13:16
New CWD cases detected
Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development advises two additional cases of deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been detected in Manitoba. First detected in Manitoba in 2021, the two recent cases of CWD were identified from mandatory biological sampling submissions of animals harvested near the communities of Dropmore…
Sunday, 11 December 2022 13:15
Wong takes a long road to find true beauty
Many people have moved to Roblin and spent some time here before moving on. Most often when people do move to the community, they have family here already, however there are some who came here seeking new opportunities. Jenny Wong and her family came to Roblin as part of a…
Sunday, 11 December 2022 13:13
Family fundraiser in Fleming
The Windsor Hotel, Bar and Grill in Fleming (SK) is hosting a fundraiser to help Kennedy Langevin and her family. On Dec. 20 from noon to 8 p.m., all of the proceeds made from the restaurant will be donated to Langevin’s family. Want to know more? Check out this week’s…
Sunday, 11 December 2022 13:00
MVSD holds pre-budget consultation
Mountain View School Division hosted its 2023-24 pre-budget consultation with members of the general public Dec. 5 to discuss strategies for education and what the focus will be moving forward. “Up until this year’s budget, the partnership has been between the provincial government and our local communities,” noted MVSD board…
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 09:52
Council addresses public concerns
The issue of who will be the town’s sanitation pick-up service provider was a hot topic at the Ratepayers Meeting on Wednesday evening. What was thought to be the difference between Roblin Sanitation’s tender and OSS’s was made public and was actually incorrectly portrayed. “There were statements made that Roblin…
Sunday, 20 November 2022 13:40
Why Roblin's the Jewel
Grade 1 teacher Sherri Kelbert is teaching her students about community and on Wednesday, the class took a walk to the “jewel”. Then they talked about why they think Roblin is the Jewel of the Parkland. Find out some of them had to say in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 20 November 2022 13:40
It's snowmobile time
With the snow, comes snowmobile time!! So, let’s review the snowmobile regulations. Snowmobiles have to be registered unless you are only driving it on your own private property. Youth under 14 can only operate a snowmobile under direct supervision of an adult. Read more in this week’s RCMP Report