The three-year plus search for Melinda Lynxleg has come to a tragic end. On Friday, June 9, Manitoba RCMP held a press conference announcing the discovery of her remains on an abandon property in San Clara and are treating the investigation as a homicide.

Earlier in the week there was a heavy police presence in the area with RCMP Major Crimes Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Search, RCMP Search and Rescue Team, Roblin RCMP officers and a forensic anthropologist searching the property after receiving numerous tips.

More in this week’s issue.

Council has passed a motion regarding interactions between municipal representatives and employees and the general public.

The resolution states council and staff “will not tolerate harassing, demeaning, inflammatory, or defamatory behaviour by telephonic, virtual, written, or in person means and therefore that any and all of these behaviours will immediately be referred to the RCMP”

More in this week’s Council Briefs.

When June rolls around, schools begin to focus their attention on year-end activities, award assemblies in elementary schools, and graduation in high schools. It is an exciting time of year as students complete their grades and prepare for summer vacation.
Graduating students anticipate their “big moment” of receiving their diplomas. It is the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next stage of life. While the focus at this time of year is rightfully on the students (after all, it is their education that so much time, energy, resources, and effort go into), there is another group of people we may miss.

Check out this week’s Mountain View Matters.

If you grew up in the area and are of a certain age, you’ll have fond memories of heading to Asessippi Beach on a hot summer Sunday for a family picnic, to climb the hill, go for a swim and take in some great fastball.

Those salad days have returned thanks to the Asessippi Beach and Campground and its third annual “Kickin’ Up the Dirt Fastball Reunion” which takes place this weekend, June 16, 17 and 18.

Find out more in this week’s Review.

For the third year in a row, Fusion Credit Union is proud to present “Community Infusion”, the business idea competition that infuses economic growth and prosperity into our local communities.

“At Fusion, we are ‘here for good’, and to us, that means we are committed to our communities today and for the long term,” says Fusion CEO Darwin Johns.

Find out more in this week’s Review.

The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce has made a proposal to council that the empty lot at 152 Main Street (formerly Green Acres Greenhouse) be made into a public space for the use of the community.

The chamber is proposing that the gate on the lot be removed – at minimal cost – with the municipality providing four or six picnic tables and a receptacle for garbage, with a small pergola erected.

Check out this week’s Municipality of Roblin council briefs.

All lakes in Manitoba are at risk for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) such as zebra mussels. Sadly, some lakes in the province are already plagued with AIS, which cannot be reversed.

In an effort to ensure Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) remains free of zebra mussels, a new program has been implemented.

Read this week’s paper for the rest of the story.

Hillman Dance Studio held its 10th annual year end showcase Sunday afternoon April 30 at the Community Centre.

The audience was treated to 25 numbers in all featuring 50 plus dancers ranging in age from three  year olds to high schoolers as well as a guest appearances by dancers from Giny Hillman’s studio in Churchbridge.

For a look at a few of the numbers, check out the picture page in this week's Review.

March was a very busy month at Roblin’s LEARN Centre including the launch of a beginner computer class and a new babysitting course.

Nine youth took part and all obtained their certificate. T

Find out what else has kept the centre busy in this issue.