Editor Roblin
We all own a piece of Loblaws
It is May 2024 and some shoppers are boycotting Loblaw Companies Limited and Loblaws stores.
Boycotting this chain is an understandable but interesting choice. Loblaws is the largest and most visible grocery chain, which makes it easy to understand as a target. It is also an interesting choice because it is the only chain owned by almost every Canadian adult.
Read all about it on this week’s Op-Ed pages.
A date with the family
A local family is hoping for your support in helping them provide a better life for three orphans from Bulgaria.
James and Jessica Frey, along with their sons Ari and Jude, are set to welcome three Bulgarian children into their midst, as soon as their adoptions are finalized.
Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
Grandview's Morran recognized
Grandview’s Lyle Morran has been recognized for helping to keep local history alive by Manitoba Lieutenant-Governor Anita R. Neville.
Morran was one of five people to be presented with the Lieutenant-Governor’s Historial Preservation and Promotion award at a ceremony May 14 at Government House.
Find out more in this week’s paper.
Martial arts classes on
Roblin has had a vast variety of youth and adult sports in the community and recently, it’s added one more option.
Kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) are two forms of martial arts that both youth and adults now have the option of joining, with classes being held in Roblin and Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (TTR).
Want to know more? Pick up a copy.
Year end recital held
The Hillman Dance Studio presented its 11th annual year end recital May 11 at the Community Centre.
The 60 plus students presented 37 numbers in all, a testimony to the efforts of head instructor Giny Hillman and her other teachers, her student helpers, and the dancers themselves.
Check out the picture page in this week’s Review.
Benefit for Gloria Saturday
A benefit supper and dance for Gloria Taylor is taking place this Saturday, May 18. Taylor suffered a huge loss April 26 when fire destroyed her home.
The benefit takes place this Saturday at the Merridale Commuinty Hall with a smoked brisket supper at 7:30 and a dance to follow. Tickets are $25 with support tickets going for $15. Tickets are available at 3-Way ESSO or the NAPA store at Mazergroup Roblin.
Find out more in this week’s Review.
Another Kines image chosen
Canada Post has chosen a third shot by Arctic photographer Clare Kines for a stamp in its latest From Far and Wide series.
Launched in 2018, From Far and Wide celebrates Canada’s natural beauty and vibrant cultural landscapes.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s issue.
The play's the thing
Goose Lake High (GLH) senior students are getting ready for their upcoming drama production to finish off the year. This year’s production is being directed by GLH English, Drama and ICT teacher Bethany Brade.
Brade was the director of First Kisses, which was staged at the Life and Art Centre last June and was sold out for all three nights.
Check out this week’s paper for more.
MPI takes farmer to court
Winter highway conditions unfortunately aren’t the only time that Manitoba drivers need to be concerned. At this time of year, there is plenty of agricultural traffic on the highways as farmers are busy trying to get work done in the fields.
Drivers must not only be cautious of the equipment, but also the debris left behind on the highway too. Heavy rains and equipment being moved from field to field along highways can pose another treacherous risk to highway conditions.
Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
Council gets some answers
A meeting called by the Municipality of Roblin to determine if a shortage of workers and housing was an issue for the community definitely did what it was expected to do.
The round table meeting, held April 24 at the Community Centre, brought together close to 30 community members including concerned residents, business owners, business managers, realtors and other interested parties.
Find out more in this week’s Review.