Christians around the world will be focusing on the African nation of Nigeria during annual World Day of Prayer services being held across the globe Friday, March 6.
Local residents are being invited to join in the service at Roblin’s Knox United Church.
To find out more check out this week’s Review.

Members of the Roblin detachment responded to 23 calls for service in the Roblin area over the last two wees.
There were a total of 78 calls for service in the Prairie Mountain Area.
Check out this week’s RCMP report to find out more.

Prairie Mountain Health’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is gearing up for the 2026 tax season.
You can get your taxes done free of charge if you are single with an income under $35,000; a two person family with income under $45,000; and a three person family with income under $47,500 (add $2,500 for each additional dependent).
Details in this week’s paper.

The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is celebrating Jack Johnson’s meaningful year as Mantioba’s ‘Champion Child for 2025. ‘
From flying flags to fishing, he made a lasting impact and inspired donors to give generously to Manitoba’s only children’s hospital.
Read all about it in this week’s paper.

Roblin’s newly formed wildlife and habitat association hosted the first of what organizers hope will be many more to come annual general meetings.
Around 30 members of the Roblin Fish and Game Club and visitors gathered at the Life & Art Centre, Feb. 4 to hear how the club came into being and what’s going to be on its agenda for the immediate and distant future.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.

Public health officials are notifying the public of significant transmission and exposure to measles across the province, with many new cases linked to Manitoba Ag Days, held from Jan. 20 to 22 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon.
Dozens of cases are currently under investigation among people who attended Ag Days and reside throughout Manitoba.
Pick up a copy of this week’s issue to find out more.

February 10 was Ski Patrol Day, an international effort to recognize those unsung heroes – including members of the Parkland Ski Patrol at Asessippi – who keep hills open, safe and fun for people of all ages and skill levels. Helly Hansen, the firm that supplies the jackets, once again donated five per cent of all e-commerce sales and selected retail store sales from February 10 to various organizations including the Canadian Ski Patrol.
To find out who’s on the Parkland Ski Patrol, check out this week’s Review.

After an outpouring of community engagement in 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is inviting Canadians to come together once again as nominations open for Growing Home with BASF for 2026.
Returning for its fourth year, this impactful community program is designed to empower Canada’s agriculture community to support the organizations that strengthen the fabric of rural Canada and make a difference in their hometown.
Details in this week’s paper.

Valentine’s Day did not begin with romance, flowers or sentimental gestures. Its roots lie in a pagan fertility festival marked by animal sacrifice, ritual violence and beliefs that would be unrecognizable and uncomfortable to modern celebrants.
In mid-February, ancient Romans marked Lupercalia, a fertility festival associated with Faunus, a god linked to agriculture and nature. The festival included the sacrifice of animals, typically goats and, according to some sources, dogs. Their blood was used in ritual acts believed to promote purification and fertility.

Find out more in a commentary by Louise McEwan in this week’s paper.

Roblin’s newest eatery opened this week and fledgling restauranteur Kris Paul is hoping his Vinyl Diner is a big hit.
“Me and Shy (his wife Shyann) are really, really excited to present this to the community,” he said in an interview Thursday.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.