Roblin Review
Sunday, 26 June 2022 14:26
Local boy makes good
With fuel prices at an all time high and a focus on creating a greener environment, people are starting to make a shift towards using electric vehicles (EV).Former Roblinite, Todd Maliteare, saw an opportunity in the making to be a part of the EV industry in B.C. He’s been in…
Sunday, 26 June 2022 14:25
Women’s workwear long overdue
Finding suitable workwear for women can be a real challenge that leaves most to rely on wearing work clothing designed for men. Two women, with family ties to Dropmore, decided it was long overdue to have a women’s workwear line available, so they have started their own company, Rolling D…
Sunday, 26 June 2022 14:17
Good year for Parkway
The Parkway Co-op held its annual general meeting via Zoom – and at under a half an hour in length it zoomed right along – Wednesday, with 14 people participating on line. The co-op had another good year, realizing record sales of $61 million and achieving $22 million in member…
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 10:56
Bouvier's artwork spans the globe
When it comes to Indigenous arts and handiwork, local Métis Elder Yvette Bouvier has spent a good portion of her life dedicated to her passion for it. There weren’t a lot of resources available to learn from when she began so Bouvier developed techniques on her own.
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 10:55
Braaksma wins award
A Roblin teacher has been honoured by Volleyball Manitoba with the 2002 Mary Jean England Development Coach of the Year award. Josh Braaksma, who teaches at Goose Lake High and coaches several sports, was recognized for taking the 14U Predators club volleyball team to a silver medal at the provincial…
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 10:54
Russell potash gets the go ahead
The Manitoba government has approved Manitoba’s first potash development, allowing the Potash and Agri-Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) to start extraction and production near Russell. The announcement was made June 14 by Premier Heather Stefanson at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto.
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 10:51
New park opens
Emotions were running high as the members of the Grade 10 Indigenous Studies class at Goose Lake High held the official opening Friday morning of their Reconcilation Park. Members of the class and their teacher Brenda Neuhofer were joined by First Nation and Métis Elders; their fellow students and teachers;…
Friday, 17 June 2022 09:46
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Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:49
New GM at RFP
Roblin Forest Products (RFP) has promoted one of their managers to be their new General Manager. Carley Coulter has been working at Roblin Forest Products for some time now while completing her post-secondary studies. Check this week's Roblin Review for more details!
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:47
Jaddock ready for his new role
Stephen Jaddock is preparing to step into the role as the new superintendent/CEO of Mountain View School Division. The current assistant superintendent has been hired to take over from Dan Ward when he leaves the division at the end of the month. Get more in this week's Roblin Review.
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:01
Big party set for July 1
The community of Inglis and the Inglis Grain Elevators are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. And to commemorate this historic milestone, the Inglis Area Heritage Committee is hosting a big celebration in conjunction with its usual Canada Day party. Get all the info in this week's Roblin Review!
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:17
Swan has longest wait times for cataract surgery
Thanks to a community based effort and the Lions Clubs in the Swan Valley area, northern and central Manitoba residents have an option to get cataract surgery done at the Swan Valley Health Centre (SVHC). The Lions Cataract Program is celebrating a milestone anniversary, however, it was facing record high…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:16
Council forgoes a raise again
A by-law was passed providing for the remuneration of members of council. Council has not taken a pay increase since current indemnities were set back in 2020. The monthly indemnity is as follows: Head of Council – $1,035.30 ($12,423.60 annually); Deputy Head of Council – $931.77 ($11,181.24 annually); Councillors –…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:15
Dube scores game winner in MJHL championship series
For the first time since 2014, the Dauphin Kings are champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Brayden Dube’s goal with 8:27 remaining in the third period snapped a 1-1 tie, lifting the Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Steinbach Pistons in game seven of the best-of-seven championship series.…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:14
Archery club hosting 3D fun shoot
The Covid pandemic pretty much stopped the Roblin Archery Club dead in its tracks. The club formed in 2020, thanks to the efforts of Francois Squirra, Corinne Berberat and David Sinclair, and members got about two or three practices in before pandemic restrictions were put in place and the fun…