Roblin Review
Sunday, 24 July 2022 14:06
He survived but Leland’s unsure others will
Many people and hospital staff are frustrated beyond belief at the restrictions and closures surrounding rural hospital emergency rooms. Both Roblin and Grandview have been hit the hardest the last go round, meanwhile other hospitals in the area are being stretched thin as they accommodate the influx of patients. There's…
Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:52
You can check out an archaeological dig
Archaeologists from Brandon University (BU) and the Manitoba Archaeological Society (MAS) are continuing their multi-year investigation of how Indigenous people lived in southwestern Manitoba before the arrival of Europeans.In 2018, Eric Olson found scapula hoes (made from bison shoulder blades) along a creek bank in the Pierson WMA south of…
Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:51
Jerome revives art of cart building
The Red River cart is a historic and symbolic representation of the Métis people’s journey, trials and tribulations. Former Roblinite, Armand Jerome, became intrigued with his culture and wanted to preserve the essence of the Red River cart, and what it means to the Métis. Jerome grew up not knowing…
Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:50
RCMP had a busy month
Prairie Mountain RCMP have been quite busy over the last month. In the month of June, RCMP responded to 117 calls in the Roblin area alone. That does not include the calls in the Russell and Rossburn areas that were responded to also. For June, RCMP responded to 229 calls…
Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:48
Street fair Saturday
If you’re thinking of heading to lake this weekend you might want to wait until Saturday afternoon to leave. The Roblin District Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Street Fair & Sidewalk Sale is coming up this Saturday, July 23, and is promising to be a fantastic event.
Monday, 11 July 2022 09:37
Mayhem in Merridale
The roar of engines and the smell of burnt tires and clutch wafted through the grounds of the Merridale Community Centre July 1 as the Merridale Community Club hosted its first mud bog in three years. The day featured some great action which included a smoke show.
Monday, 11 July 2022 09:30
Province expands CWD detection efforts
Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development is advising of additional management actions to help prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD was first detected in Manitoba in 2021 in five mule deer along the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. If the disease spreads and becomes endemic to Manitoba, there is a…
Monday, 11 July 2022 09:28
Graduada enjoyed her time here
Three students from Mountain View School Division’s International Student Program graced the stage at GLH’s graduation ceremony June 25 to obtain their high school diplomas. Belen Sanchez came to Roblin from her home country Mexico, wanting an overall different experience in Canada.
Monday, 11 July 2022 09:27
Grade 8 farewell
Roblin Elementary School bid a fond farewell to the 26 members of its Grade 8 class at a final assembly, June 28.Several students were recognized for their scholastic, athletic, music and citizenship accomplishments.
Monday, 11 July 2022 09:25
Roblin MMF local has a hit
The dream of bringing a Métis musical festival to Roblin came to fruition over the July long weekend when the Roblin MMF Local hosted Li Festival Di Michif on the former St. Vlad’s grounds. And it was a huge success.Li Festival Di Michif brought in former residents from the Boggy…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 09:16
Foundation hands out cash
The Roblin District Community Foundation (RDCF) held its 17th annual Grants Presentation evening Wednesday at the Life & Art Centre, disbursing almost $50,000 to 12 worthy community causes. This year’s grants bring the foundation’s total gift giving to the community to more than $555,000 since it was founded in 2005.…
Monday, 04 July 2022 09:18
From the RCMP Report
We have a new member in town, Cst. Jeremy Beirnes. Jeremy comes to Roblin with his wife and two daughters. They are moving from the north where they have spent the majority of his service. Cst. Beirnes has just about 13 years of service. More in this week's Roblin Review!
Monday, 04 July 2022 09:17
Thirty make the grade
Goose Lake High’s Class of 2022 had a little something more to celebrate this year – the return of the traditional indoor graduation ceremonies in a packed gymnasium. More than 500 well-wishers gathered in the gym June 25 to watch 30 students receive their high school diplomas and celebrate their…
Monday, 04 July 2022 09:16
KPM cancels Show Day
The Keystone Pioneers Museum (KPM) was really looking forward to finally hosting its annual Show Day after two years of Covid restrictions. But with a shortage of volunteers and a pile of work to do, sadly the board had to cancel it for this year as well. More in this…
Sunday, 26 June 2022 14:27
Asessippi hosts weekend of fastball and fun
The Westman Border Fastball Museum held its Kicking up the Dirt Fastball Reunion Weekend at Asessippi Beach and Campground June 17 to 19. Friday night opened with a ladies fastball game between the Inglis Ladies Nightmares and the Roblin Angels. Roblin won the game which entertained a crowd of approximately…