Saturday was Hockey Day in Roblin with the community’s minor hockey teams, with the exception of the U13 Stars who were playing out of town, all seeing action.
The first game, between the U9 Stars (Poyser) and GrandPlains McDonald, got underway at 9 a.m. following a ceremonial puck drop honouring Jean Addis.
Have a look at photos of the celebration in this week’s paper.

Many people choose the new year as their quit date for smoking, vaping, or other nicotine use.
What matters most is having a plan that fits your approach.
For tips to help you kick the habit, pick up a copy of this week’s Review.

Snowmobilers are being reminded to take the necessary precautions to stay safe while out on the trails this winter. This includes wearing helmets and other safety equipment, controlling their speed, driving sober and sticking to signed and groomed trails.
Manitoba RCMP, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and Snowmobilers of Manitoba (Snoman) are issuing the reminder ahead of International Snowmobile Safety Week, which began on Saturday.
Check out this week’s paper to find out more.

The Manitoba government is expanding access to early breast cancer detection by lowering the self-referral age for BreastCheck screening to 45.
The expansion of access to early breat cancer detecdtion follows targeted investments in staff and equipment to strengthen Manitoba’s breast cancer screening capacity and ensures the system is ready to safely support increased demand, allowing health authorities to screen more people while maintaining high-quality care.
Details in this week’s issue.

Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada’s Alzheimer's Awareness Month to encourage people across Canada to learn more about dementia and its impact.
This year, for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Alzheimer Societies across Canada are showing up with the Forget Me Not flower as a reminder to “Forget No One” – because no one should face dementia alone.
Check out this week’s issue for more.

The Roblin Branch #24 for the Royal Canadian Legion supports many undertakings in the community.
Pres. Wade Schott visited Roblin Elementary School before Christmas break with cheques in hand for two education-related activities.
See the pictures in this week’s paper.

With over 2,600 cases of physical damage and bodily injury claims suspected of fraud at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) in 2025, narrowing the list to only five is challenging.
A body builder, an injured arsonist, a vehicle headed for Dubai, a Porsche hunt, and covert cases of beer stand out amongst the rest of the incidents that MPI’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) investigated.
Pick up a copy of this week’s Review to read all about it.

If you’re one of those folks who thinks nothing ever happens in this town or there’s nothing in the paper, this issues features a look back at the stories that made these pages in 2025. From the news that a couple from Montreal was taking over the Roblin Theatre to the Roblin Children's Centre receiving another $50,000 donation from local philanthropist Bill Welcher, enjoy our year in review.
The biggest news story of the year was the arrest in October of three suspects in the death of Melinda Lynxleg, who went missing in 2020 and whose remains were found in 2023.

The first in a series of announcements was made by the provincial government about critical infrastructure project funding through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (Manitoba GRO) for municipalities here on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
For the first time, the province has allowed municipalities to submit joint applications with neighbouring communities, to allow municipalities to pool resources and receive project funding for shared regional resources.
Details in this week’s issue.

Merridale held its annual Christmas concert Dec. 14 showcasing all the great talent in the district and making spirits bright for everyone. T
he concert held in the former Merridale school brings to mind all those rural Christmas concerts past and the children and adults who performed in them.
Photos of the event in this week’s Review.