Editor Roblin
Committee seeks business sponsorships
The folks that have been fundraising for the last couple of years to revitalize the old Lions Park in the north east part of town are getting close to their goal.
With a commitment from the Municipality of Roblin, the Roblin Playgrounds Revitalization Project is about two-thirds of the way to its goal of raising $150,000.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Candidates have their say
With no formal candidate forums or debates announced, the Dauphin Herald and the Roblin Review partnered with the Manitoba Teachers’ Society to ask the candidates six questions so voters can get a better idea of exactly who is hoping to help shape the local education system.
Eight of the nine candidates responded. Their candidates’ unedited answers appear in the next two issues of the Review.
Want to know more about the candidates in Wards 1 (Roblin) and 2 (Grandview)? Pick up a copy of this week’s paper.
NWMF brings Speech Festival to town
For the first time since 1998, festival competitors will be getting the opportunity to recite their poetry and prose before adjudicators in town.
The board of the North Western Marquette Festival, based in Russell, has decided to hold its Speech Arts festival right here in Roblin.
Find out more in this week’s paper.
Teff combined
Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation applied research specialist James Frey thinks Teff is offering local producers another option when it comes to crop management
The PCDF combined its first large scale plot of Teff, eight acres, on Oct. 3.
More in this week’s Review.
Angels and Raiders in action
The volleyball courts at Goose Lake High and Roblin Elementary School saw plenty of action Oct. 4 and 5 for the Angels and Raiders annual home tournament.
Teams from Russell, Swan River, Gilbert Plains, Erickson, Hamiota, The Pas, Melville, Rossburn, Landmark, Fisher Branch, Warren, Flin Flon and Grandview took part with Russell’s Major Pratt Trojans defeating the Gilbert Plains Trojans in the girls championship and the Hamiota Huskies taking the boys with a win over the Warren Wildcats.
Check out some pictures of the teams in action in this week’s paper.
School board elections needed
Voters in three Mountain View School Division wards will head to the polls, Oct. 30, to fill four vacant seats on the board of trustees after the nomination process identified nine candidates.
Voters in Ward 1 (Roblin) will select two trustees from three candidates.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Government celebrates 1st anniversary
Premier Wab Kinew and the Manitoba government are marking one year of progress on the things that matter most to Manitobans, like fixing health care and making life more affordable for families.
“This past year has been an amazing privilege. Our government has seen the best of Manitobans,” the premier said.
Find out more in this week’s paper.
Teff combined
Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation applied research specialist James Frey thinks Teff is offering local producers another option when it comes to crop management
The PCDF combined its first large scale plot of Teff, eight acres, on Oct. 3.
More in this week’s Review.
Special art exhibit coming to town
The library is proud to be a venue to host the Creative Reflections pop-up art show on Oct. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m.
The exhibit, made possible by the Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee of Prairie Mountain Health, is a collection of art and designed to help reduce the stigma associated with talking about mental illness and suicide.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s library report.
Friendly's members make it official
Members of the Friendly’s grocery store co-op in Inglis have voted in favour of a move to new premises.
While prep work at the new location – the community’s old curling rink – is already taking place, an official vote was held Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.