Roblin Review
Sunday, 11 September 2022 15:28
Off to a good start at GLH
Goose Lake High Principal Kirk Wilson says while everyone is usually excited about the beginning of a new school year, things are a little different this year. “What’s different is we’re very optimistic – and relieved – that we’re starting the year for the first time in two years without…
Monday, 05 September 2022 11:25
First report from new rec manager
Did you know that communities that participate in recreation and sport develop stronger social bonds, are safer places to live, and the people who live in them are generally healthier and happier? My goal is to keep this community all of the above; strong, safe, healthy and happy! REConnect in…
Monday, 05 September 2022 11:24
Sipie's Mobile Wash in the running
A locally Indigenous owned business and entrepreneur is in the semi-finals for the national Pow Wow Pitch competition. Sipie’s Mobile Wash started up five years ago with a unique concept to the Parkland area and has been going strong ever since. Read the rest of the story in this week’s…
Monday, 05 September 2022 11:23
Province offers some help
As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing effort to help families make ends meet, Premier Heather Stefanson on Wednesday unveiled an $87-million Family Affordability Package to immediately provide families with children, seniors living on a fixed income, and Manitobans who are hurting the most, with benefits to help ease the…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 14:01
Boguski living the dream
Most of us get pretty excited to get front row seats for our favourite concert or live theatre production. But former Roblinite Jeff Boguski has the best seats in the house when it comes to events like these. Boguski has been working behind the scenes as a production manager for…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:57
Out-of-province surgeons ready to help
Hundreds of Manitobans who are waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery will be able to access care more quickly with three new agreements recently signed by the Manitoba government. The province is partnering with Big Thunder Orthopedic Associates in Thunder Bay, ON; Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota; and…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:56
Roblin hosting safeTALK workshop
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is celebrated Sept. 10, two Parkland communities will be offering safeTALK workshops. These workshops are designed to help participants recognize and engage with people who may be thinking about suicide. For more information including how to register, check out this week's issue.
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:54
Moms hope to upgrade parks
A group of community-minded moms are stepping up to the plate to try and raise funds to upgrade the playgrounds off Newton Bay – known as the Lions Park, and on 2nd Street N.W., aka the Children’s Legacy Park. There were some discussions last year about forming an actual committee…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:53
New rec manager hired
The Municipality of Roblin’s new recreation manager says she knew the community was struggling a bit in the recreation department. The on-again, off-again search to find a replacement for long-time manager Trish Boguski hadn’t been going too well and she had been thinking about applying for the job. Find out…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:38
Want to run for a seat on the school board?
We are about to have an election, an election to not only provide input into who will represent us, but an election that will help shape the future. On October 26, residents of Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will choose trustees for the next four years. They will be responsible…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:37
Playoff decides Moonshine winner
It took a one-hole playoff between two former champions to determine the winner of Roblin’s postponed Roblin Moonshine Daze Men’s Open which finally played out Aug. 13 at the Roblin Golf and Country Club. The tourney was originally slated for July 16 but had to be postponed due to a…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:36
NWMC holds annual meeting
The Northwest Métis Council Inc. (NWMC) held its annual regional meeting in Dauphin on August 13. Executive members from 24 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). Locals in the region came in to hear about the NWMC’s year in review, projects for the future, and the launching of a new and substantial…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:35
Nabess elected chair of Roblin MMF Local
Just after the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) held its 2022 elections, all MMF Locals across the province have either held an election in their community or are in the process of having one. Recently, the Roblin MMF Local held its elections and a brand new executive – which hopes to…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:33
Fair weekend a busy one
The president of the Roblin Agriculture Society had a few choice words to describe this year’s fair and rodeo. And ‘busier’ was one of them. “It was busier than any of us on the board anticipated,” said an extremely satisfied and still somewhat tired Ellen Arnott in an interview Thursday.…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:27
Funk crowned king again
The Roblin Agricultural Society kicked off its first Fair & Rodeo weekend since 2019 Thursday evening with its popular King Farmer contest. The competition, which featured a calcutta and nine different stations to test the skills needed on the farm these day, drew 10 competitors.