Editor Roblin
Lower premiums for most crops in 2024
AgriInsurance program is expected to provide farmers with nearly $5 billion in coverage on an estimated 9.55 million acres for the upcoming crop year.
That continued stability was announced Tuesday at Ag Days by federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba ag minister Ron Kostyshyn.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s paper.
Q-Doc enjoying success
Physician and nurse shortages, as well as closed ERs, are issues that aren’t going to be solved any time soon, especially for rural and northern Manitoba communities, but there is another option.
The online service Q-Doc has had a successful year in providing patients with virtual appointments with physicians and nurse practitioners, to help people who don’t have access to immediate healthcare in their community and to prevent unnecessary visits to the ER.
More in this week’s issue.
PMH looking for artwork
January is a month known for the promotion of mental health wellness and the Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee of Prairie Mountain Health has come up with a new venture for people to express the state of their mental health through a creative process.
The committee, formed during the pandemic to promote mental wellness and help eliminate the stigma associated with mental health illness, has put a call out for art submissions to be part of a travelling art exhibit called “Creative Reflections” to express feelings related to peoples’ mental health.
Check out the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
A plea to the premier
A 21-year-old man from Roblin said it frightened him when he learned that the emergency department at the Roblin District Health Centre will be closed on some days, and have reduced hours on other days, effective immediately.
And that’s why Cole Nickell said he decided to write a letter to Premier Wab Kinew asking why the decision was made.
Check out the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
ECCC hosting another big party
If you’re lucky, you may remember the big gala that the Expanding Community Cancer Committee held in 2018.
Well... an even bigger and better party is being planned for Saturday, April 13 as the committee celebrates the construction of a new Cancer Care facility in Russell.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s Review.
Dream becomes a reality
Many are enamoured with the ranching lifestyle since shows like Yellowstone have made its debut.
But former San Clara resident Erin (Paul) Boily and her husband Jason have turned their dream of running a ranch into a reality.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Want to drive school bus?
In the expansive realm of education, every role contributes significantly to molding the future of our youth.
Among these roles, there exists a group of unsung heroes who play a pivotal part in the daily lives of students – the school bus drivers.
Read this week’s Mountain View Matters to find out more.
MacNutt Hotel hosts Big Buck Night
The MacNutt Hotel hosted its 22nd Annual Big Buck Night Dec. 2 with trophies and cash awarded to the winners and prizes handed out to all the entrants.
Winning top spot in the Typical category was Deven Andrews, pictured top left, while the Non-Typical category went to Brendon Scherloski,
Check out the pictures of the winners in this issue.
Have a safe holiday season: RCMP
Please remember, during this holiday season, if you are at a Christmas Party having a few drinks, do not drive. Roblin is a small town and nothing is too far. Walking is good for you.
Don’t take the risk of changing your life, and possibly someone else’s life forever. Between 2016 and 2022, Manitoba has had an average of 26 deaths due to impaired driving.
Read this week’s RCMP Report. out who can help in this week’s Review.
A gift from The War Amps
With the holidays around the corner, Elora Klassen, a 13-year-old from Manitoba, was excited to receive a new gift that will help her stay active and enjoy her favorite pastime.
She is missing her left foot, and as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, is eligible for financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs and recreational devices.
Check out his week’s issue to find out more.