Editor Roblin
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.
Skaters wanted
With the arena ice going in soon and another season of winter sports beginning, the Roblin Skating Club is looking to attract new skaters this year.
The club, which has been going for at least 60 years, is hoping to increase numbers, especially for its CanSkate program.
Find out more in this week’s Review.
Fuel Good Day held
The Parkway Co-op held its annual Fuel Good Day fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 17 raising funds for minor ball in Roblin and for the Parent Advisory Council in Rossburn.
In Roblin, the promotion raised a grand total of $2,033.50 while the Co-op sponsored barbeque held in conjunction brought in $953.06.
Check out this week’s paper for the details.