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Manitoba will move to permanent Daylight Savings Time
After listening to the views of Manitobans on seasonal time changes, the Manitoba government has decided to remain on daylight saving time (DST) permanently, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.
“We heard from Manitobans loud and clear – no more changing the clocks in Manitoba,” said Kinew. “Permanent daylight saving time is good for our health, good for business and good for parents. For families, especially those with young kids, that one-hour shift can disrupt sleep and routines for days. This change means one less adjustment families have to deal with each spring and fall. That’s why this November, your clocks won’t be changing.”
This change means Manitobans’ clocks will not revert to standard time on Nov. 1. Manitoba joins several other provinces and territories that have adopted or are moving toward a permanent time including British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
In May, Manitobans were asked to share their views on the future of time changes and nearly 72,000 votes were submitted. A total of 92 per cent of Manitobans surveyed wanted to see an end to seasonal time changes. A majority of Manitobans (58 per cent) preferred to stay on permanent DST, while 34 per cent voted to eliminate the time change but stay on standard time.
The Manitoba government is working closely with organizations, businesses and industry partners as it works to implement permanent DST, the premier noted.
“Permanent daylight saving time is good for Manitoba businesses,” said Loren Remillard, president and CEO, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. “More daylight in the evening means more opportunity for restaurants, retailers, farmers, and communities across our province to make the most of the day. Ending the twice-a-year clock change reduces friction for companies working across provincial borders and offers all Manitobans greater predictability and stability. The Winnipeg Chamber welcomes this practical step to make doing business in our province a little easier.”
An analysis by Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care concluded that eliminating time changes would be better for population health than maintaining the status quo.
The full report is available at: https://manitoba.ca/asset_library/en/proactive/20252026/time-policy-factsheet.pdf
Huge interest in Manitoba mining and PADCOM at investment summit
By Terrie Welwood
Russell Banner
“It was an incredible – such pro-Canada spirit and energy that I’ve never experienced in my life before. The spirit was ‘enough talking, let’s get it done and get Canada independent’” Daymon Guillas President of PADCOM
At the invitation of the Prime Minister, Daymon Guillas attended the Canada Investment summit as part of the Manitoba team which included the finance minister, the minister of mines and economic development and others.
A large part of the Manitoban pitch to investors revolved around the port of Churchill and it’s importance to not only the protection of the Arctic but opening of transportation to European and Asian markets as well as the focus on increased mining in Manitoba.
One of the biggest changes is happening before a shovel even hits the ground, with average mine permitting times reportedly falling from more than 300 days to about 95.
There’s already a small proof of concept for the Churchill route, PADCOM recently sent a 20-tonne shipment through the Arctic port to Belgium.
Now, days after the Canadian Investment Summit has concluded, panels of economists are talking about the importance of and the excitement around PADCOM as the first and only potash mine at a time when potash and fertilizer is so very important on the world stage. That and the fact that it’s the first shipment of potash to Europe through the Port of Churchill.
Find out more on the front page of this week's Russell Banner.
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RES students start new school year
BY JENNIFER LAVIOLETTE FOR THE REVIEW
It’s the start of a new school year for students and Roblin Elementary School (RES) has been preparing to welcome back staff and students for some time. This year, there are only a couple of new staff to join the team at RES.
“We got a couple of new staff this year,” said RES Principal Mark Rathgeber. “We have Meagan Bonnema and she is a part-time secretary in the office. We also have Rebecca Olson, who is teaching grades 3 and 4 in the afternoon. We had a couple of teachers, Mrs. Bailes and Mrs. Campbell, retire last year. We’ve been fortunate to always find good staff to come and work here.”
There are some new changes to the curriculum this year for students. A lot of the changes reflect and tie into getting students to develop critical thinking skills as they develop their reading and scientific processes.
Get the whole story on page 8 of this week's Roblin Review.
Goose Lake High students back in class
BY TERRIE WELWOOD FOR THE REVIEW
Students and staff have returned to Goose Lake High school with a couple of new staff members and student numbers that have grown consistently over the last few years.
“Our highlight this year is our increased enrollment,” Goose Lake principal Kirk Wilson said. “Last year at this time, we were up 25 students and this year we’re up another 10 students for a student count of 171 registered students.
“That largely comes because we inherited a rather large grade nine class along with a few new families who have moved to Roblin.”
As always, the international students form an integral part of the Goose Lake classrooms too, Wilson said.
Get educated on what is new at GLH for the 2026-2027 school year in this week's edition of The Roblin Review.
Descendant tells the story of the British Home Children
ED’s Note: This is the first part of a feature article written by Ashley Bochek and appears courtesy of The World-Spectator in Moosomin. Her feature about British Home Children appeared in the October 2024 edition of The Plain and Valley. Our thanks to Lois Beer for submitting it.
Over the course of a century, more than 100,000 British Home Children crossed the Atlantic Ocean from London, England to Canada.
The children were first sent to Barnardo Homes in England to help relieve financial stresses of young British families in the 1800s.
The children were then sent on to Canada through the Barnardo organization. Parents were unaware until returning to the homes to find their children, that children had been sent to Canada.
Debbie Bochek, a teacher at the McNaughton High School in Moosomin and a descendant of a British Home Child, explains her family’s connection to this little-known part of Canadian history.
“In the 1800s in England after the Industrial Revolution, a lot of farm families were moving into the cities for jobs, and as they moved into the cities it resulted in overcrowding and overpopulation. A lot of families then were having trouble supporting all of their children and it became a time of poverty. So, children ended up living on the streets and it was a problem in the cities – in London, in particular.
Catch the rest of the first part of this story on page 7 of this week's Roblin Review.
Raising Awareness
The Roblin H.E.R.O. Club joined people in communities around the globe in recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day with an activity called
“Chalk the Walk” to promote hope and awareness and as a way to start conversations to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide. Chalk was distributed
throughout town and everyone was invited to take part. Pictured with some artwork are Amanda, Arnold, Blaine and Proctor, Shaelyn.
Bours ready to bear down with Wolverines
By Derek Holtom
The Waywayseecappo Wolverines look to be reloading rather than rebuilding this year – and some of those new pieces are players returning to Canada after playing south of the border a year ago.
One of those pieces is forward, and St. Laurent product, Ian Bours.
The decision to return to the MJHL and his home province was an easy one for Bours for a number of reasons, including friends and family.
“I made a decision with my family that I wanted to stay closer to come this year, and I have buddies on Wayway, so I thought this would be a group to come to this year,” he said. “It’s also a good group coming back this year, so I’m excited to see what they can do.”
One of those ‘buddies’ is Tavon McCorrister, who he played with two years ago in Notre Dame in the SJHL and last year with the Amarillo Wranglers in the NAHL.
“I’ve known Tavon forever – we played on Team Manitoba in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship (NAHC) as well, so I’ve known him a long time, and it makes things easier when you already known somebody when you’re going to a new place,” said Bours.
The two players have won two medals together at the NAHC – a bronze and gold medal.
“I describe myself as a playmaker, someone who can see the ice well and move the puck, and who can get it to the back of the net, but also defensively responsible, so a 200-foot player, he said.
Bours finishing his career with Wayway is interesting as his first path to junior hockey was with the Wolverines, though he never actually played with them before this year.
“I was drafted by Wayway, so I know them pretty well, and I know they have a great fan base,” he said. “I think our team can do a lot of damage this year.”
Last week
Millionaires 2, Wolverines 1
The SJHL’s Melville Millionaires scored once in the first and second periods, and then held off the host Waywayseecappo Wolverines, beating them 2-1.
Ryden Duchon had the lone goal for the Wolverines, coming five minutes into third via the power-play.
Mariko Bercier made 25 saves in goal for the Wolverines while taking the loss.
Wolverines 5, Millionaires 2
A tight game last Tuesday through two periods exploded in the third with Waywayseecappo and Melville combing for six goals. Four of those goals came from the Wolverines, powering them to a 5-2 preseason victory.
Hudson Davidson scored a pair for the visitors. Wayway also got goals from Treycen Wuttunee, Blake Farthing, and Ryden Duchon.
Urijah Moosetail picked up the win in goal for the Wolverines, stopping an impressive 45 shots.
Up next
The Wolverines kick off the regular season this week with a home-and-home against the Virden Oil Capitals, who were league finalist’s last spring. The two teams clash Friday in Waywayseecappo Friday night, and then meet again in Virden on Saturday. Both games get under way at 7:30 p.m.
CLAW MARKS – The Wolverines end the preseason with an impressive 4-2-0-0 record … Last season the Wolverines were 29-24-3-2, good for third place in the MGEU West Division. They would go on to defeat the second-place Dauphin Kings in the first round of the playoffs, only to lose in the second round to the eventual champion Niverville Nighthawks
MPI helping Manitobans save money on dedicated winter tires
Drivers across the province can stay safe this winter by applying to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)’s Winter Tire Program.
Manitoba winters come with very cold temperatures and harsh road conditions, including packed snow, blowing snow, slush and ice. Winter tires are designed with rubber compounds that remain flexible in frigid temperatures, allowing the tread to conform to the road rather than becoming hard and losing grip.
“Wintertime in Manitoba means snowy and slippery roads, and as a result we consistently see the highest number of collisions between November and March,” said Maria Campos, MPI’s Vice President and Chief Customer and Product Officer. “Winter tires reduce collisions by 6.3 per cent, and vehicles equipped with winter tires may experience less severe damage in crashes.”
Winter tires should be installed when temperatures stay below +7°C. It’s a common misconception that all-season tires are sufficient for handling winter roads; tests show a full set of winter tires has better traction below -30°C than all-season tires and stop much faster on ice.
“MPI’s Winter Tire Program was created to keep Manitobans safe on the roads in winter,” said Campos. “For the past 12 years, MPI has been providing loans for tires that are engineered to handle these conditions through low-interest financing options that make them a more affordable investment.”
The Winter Tire Program, which provides financing of up to $2,000 for the purchase of eligible winter tires and related equipment, has provided over 287,000 loans to Manitobans worth over $387 million since it began in 2014.
To ensure program funding supports tires that deliver the greatest safety benefits in winter driving conditions, effective October 1, 2026, only manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible under the program.
Customers considering a tire purchase are encouraged to speak with any of the over 670 participating retailers across Manitoba to ensure the tires they select meet program eligibility requirements. Financing terms are between one and four years. The retailer will confirm eligibility and begin the loan authorization process. Manitobans can check their eligibility and learn more about the program at mpi.mb.ca/winter-tire-program.
Check out the Pick Up Your Pace Bootcamp
The recreation department is pleased to be offering a variety of courses this fall. Check it out! Unless otherwise noted, please register for courses at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Safe Kids/Home Alone Course: September 19 from 10am-4pm for ages 8+, cost $70
• Safety, Communication, First Aid & Emergency preparation, building confidence and practical skills for everyday situations in rural communities.
Babysitting Essentials Course: September 20th from 9am-4:30pm Age 11+, cost $80
• Geared toward youth in rural communities. Child development, leadership & responsibility, communication, safety, first aid, babysitting as a business.
• Each participant receives a certificate, first aid kit, first aid pocket guide and babysitting manual.
First Aid/CPR Course: October 3rd from 8am-5pm, cost $125
• Located in the Legion Room at the Russell Memorial Multiplex
• This course is for individuals & employees. This course meets the minimum requirements for workplace health & safety for basic first aid. Valid for 3 years.
Hunter Safety Course: October 3rd from 9am-5pm Cost $75
• Located in the Brad Rm at the Russell Municipal Offices
• Ages 10+
PAL Course: October 4th from 9am-5pm Cost $125
• Located in the Brad Rm at the Russell Municipal Offices
• Age 12+
HIIT Power Lunch! $10 Drop in / No registration necessary!
• Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 in the Bunge Rm
• This is a High Intensity Interval Training for busy people that need to get their movement in during the day! Options for ALL fitness levels!
Pick Your Pace Bootcamp! $10 Drop in / NO registration necessary!
• Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am in the Bunge Rm
• A high energy mix of cardio & strength training that is appropriate for everyone! True to its name, you literally “pick you own pace”. It features lots of options from low impact to high impact, plenty of modifications for anyone who needs them. Come get your movement in!
First shipment of potash from Port of Churchill is PADCOM product
The Arctic Gateway Group celebrated their first ever export shipment of Manitoba potash for PADCOM to Belgium, alongside their third successful year of zinc shipments from Hudbay Minerals. As PADCOM continues to ramp up production, much potash will be shipped through the Port of Churchill. The PADCOM potash will be tested by farmers in Belgium.
The Hudson Bay Railway connection to Western Canada and the broader Canadian rail network make the Arctic Trade Corridor an ideal route to ship to the North and world markets. Arctic Gateway Group is owned by a partnership of 41 Indigenous and Bayside communities, including 29 First Nations. This local ownership model ensures that the economic growth of the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway directly benefits the communities that call the North home. Instead of profits leaving Canada, they are reinvested in Northern communities through reliable rail service, financial benefits, workforce training, and good-paying jobs – most of which are held by Indigenous workers. At the invitation of the Prime Minister, PADCOM attended the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto over the weekend. The objective of the summit is to attract a trillion dollars of international investment into Canada over the next five years.