Golf here has never been just golf. It has been coffee or supper with neighbours, leagues that double as reunions, and a course that, at its best, has drawn visitors from across the Parkland to see why Roblin calls itself the Jewel of the Parkland.
This is why what happened to our golf course this summer matters to every one of us, not just the golfers among us.
Find out what you can do to help in this week’s Review.

A former Roblin teacher has been stripped of his professional licence after an undercover police investigation found he sent explicit messages to a social media user he believed to be a 15-year-old girl.
The province cancelled Josh Braaksma’s credentials on July 6.
Find out more in this week’s issue.

Independent country music artist Austin Ryder is following in his father’s footsteps in more ways than one.
Ryder, just like his father Ryan Keown, has been nominated for three Josie awards including Song of the Year for Chances Are; Music Video of the Year for Chances Are; and Artist of the Year – Modern Country.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.

Riding Mountain MP Dan Mazier is concerned about Prairie Mountain Health’s response to the situation at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.
In a letter to provincial health minister Uzoma Asagwara, Mazier indicated as the federal representative of the area, he has been effectively stonewalled in his attempts to tour the facility and assess the damage for himself.
Read this week’s Review for the whole story.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is providing additional information about financial assistance available to municipalities, homeowners, tenants and other individuals affected by flooding between
June 6 and July 1.
To speed up payments for individuals with basement flooding, MTI’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO) is using a Rapid Residential Assessment Model (RRAM).
Details in this week’s Review.

The shop vacs and pumps may be put away and the basements may be drying out but the battle with high water levels is not over.
Not over by half.
Municipality of Roblin (MOR) water plant operator Jason Boguski says the pumps in Lift Station #1, near the hospital, are still running constantly and struggling to keep up.
Read this week’s Review for the whole story.

A former Roblin teacher, local member of Parliament and mayor of Dauphin is facing several charges in connection with a months-long investigation into firearms trafficking.
Inky Mark was charged following the execution of two search warrants, July 7.
Find out more in this week’s issue.

Around 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, a report was received about a possible paving scam.
Caller did not have any details about the people; other than they were in a white truck with an Alberta plate.
Check out this week’s RCMP report for more.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) have announced a renewed partnership to sustain and expand the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line.
The renewed investment of $1.8 million over three years ($600,000 annually) will allow the program to continue providing tailored, no-cost mental health and crisis support to Canada's farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers.
More in this week’s issue.

Manitoba Environment and Climate Change has activated its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection Rapid Response Plan after zebra mussel veliger (larvae) samples were found in Lake of the Prairies.
The veligers were initally detected near the PTH #5 bridge as part of the province’s routine surveillance monitoring program.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.