Editor Roblin
New anti-crime measures coming
The Manitoba government reiterated its commitment to making rural communities safer and Manitobans feel safe through its five-point plan that includes strengthening the province’s bail system and developing a new provincewide strategy to reduce crime and make communities safer.
The announcement was made by Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe Thursday in Swan River.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s issue.
Impaired driver reported
Around 7 p.m. on April 18, Roblin RCMP received a report of an impaired driver. Unfortunately, the incident was reported three hours after it happened.
Members were tied up with another file and unable to attend. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call police immediately.
More in this week’s RCMP report.
Recovery efforts end swan dive
This spring could easily dubbed the year of the swan, with multiple people mentioning they’ve seen more swans than normal throughout the local area.
You might have seen them too, as these large all-white birds with long necks are hard to miss.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s Moments in Riding Mountain.
Save our green space
A decision by MOR council to subdivide the Children’s Legacy Park property and sell two lots has not gone over well with members of the Roblin Playgrounds Revitalization committee.
Committee member Kayla Gaber says they have been for two years fundraising to revitalize Lions Park – located in the northeast part of town – with the Children’s Legacy Park the next on the list.
Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
Calls for trustee to resign
Calls for the resignation of a Mountain View School Division trustee are mounting.
People around the province are reacting to a 30-minute presentation made by trustee Paul Coffey at the board’s regular meeting Apr. 22, which many are calling hateful and ignorant.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s issue.
Roblin Golf & Country Club holds AGM
Getting more golfers on the links. That was the major issue of discussion for the members as the Roblin Golf & Country Club held its annual general meeting, April 22.
Seven members and six members of the executive were on hand to take a look at the year that was and at plans for 2024 and beyond.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Province, feds up the ante
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program, which supports the adoption of proactive on-farm measures to deter predator attacks.
The latest funding was announced Thursday by federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba ag minister Ron Kostyshyn.
Check out this week’s paper for more.
Fusion CU holds AGM
Fusion Credit Union has announced a patronage allocation of $525,000 to members, plus $784,000 in cash payouts to select members, for a total of $1.3 million in total returns in 2024, based on 2023 results.
The news came at Fusion’s annual general meeting held Wednesday in Brandon.
Find out more in this week’s Review.
MDA concerned about the CDCP
The long awaited Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) finally rolled out this year, but has left many with more questions than answers. Very little information has been put out letting people know ahead of time just how the CDCP will work.
The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA), which regulates the practice of dentistry in Manitoba public’s interest, has raised some concerns, along with other dental associations across Canada.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Take pictures
With spring time, comes bike riding time. With more bikes out and about, comes more bikes being stolen.
Police would like to encourage everyone to take a picture of your bike on your phone and take a picture of your serial number also.
Check out this week’s RCMP report for more information and more news.