Roblin Review Community
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:46
Roblin Dance Club holds year end recital
The gym at Roblin Elementary School was packed Sunday afternoon as the Roblin Dance Club held its first live spring recital since 2019. The recital featured performances by the club’s seven different Ukrainian dance groups – including the adult group; Senior Ballet; Movin’ n Groovin’; Senior Jazz; Junior Hip Hop;…
Sunday, 02 April 2023 12:30
Results from Russell
The North Western Marquette Festival of the Arts was held in Russell March 14, 15 and 16 with 44 entries in the dance competition, 48 entries for piano and 12 in the vocal category, which inlcued five school choirs. The adjudicator for Dance was Tamara Topsnik Hicks from Brandon and…
Sunday, 26 March 2023 14:41
The Passover coming to the EMC
When community members get together and put on a play or musical, it brings a certain energy and level of excitement with it. Roblin Evangelical Mission Church’s (REMC) Jenni Johnson has embarked on the undertaking of organizing a musical about Passover, with many of the cast members being from the…
Friday, 17 February 2023 10:28
EMC hosting WDP service
The invitation is out for everyone – men, women, and children of all ages – to join the 2023 World Day of Prayer and celebrate the theme “I have heard about your faith”. Roblin’s World Day of Prayer service will be hosted by the Roblin Evangelical Mission Church and takes…
Sunday, 05 February 2023 09:54
Roblin MMF Local works to keep language alive
Keeping an Indigenous language alive is becoming a real challenge for those who have become disconnected from it. In an effort to keep the Michif language going, the Roblin MMF Local hosted Aen Swar Du Michif, an evening of Michif session, on Jan. 24 at the Roblin Life and Art…
Monday, 30 January 2023 09:34
Great grey owls pack a punch
A new study in Manitoba shows how the great grey owl,” a common sight, either soaring over the plains or perching and nesting in the Boreal forests of the eastern Canadian prairies, overcomes many obstacles to find its prey. The bird is able to “punch” through as much as 50…
Sunday, 15 January 2023 11:29
It's Alzheimer's awareness month
This January, during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society is creating awareness about the many resources available to help support families as they face the challenges of living with dementia. With more than 18,400 Manitobans living with dementia today, a number expected to reach 39,100 by 2050, the Society continues…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:34
Senior development planned
The Municipality of Riding Mountain West and G & G Western Development are working together to bring a much needed senior housing, with better conditions for country living. This would meet the demand for quality retirement offer accommodation, to meet the same type of accommodations offered in the city at…
Friday, 30 December 2022 10:36
There is help if you're feeling SAD
The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses. But the common cold is not the only health issue that presents itself most often when the mercury drops. Read the rest of the story…
Sunday, 18 December 2022 14:18
Merry Christmas
We hope, in these hectic days of preparation and partying, you take some time to look through this week’s issue and check out the Christmas greetings from our local businesses and organizations, as well as the artwork and stories that accompany them. (Christie Leland’s just might bring a tear to…
Sunday, 20 November 2022 13:40
Why Roblin's the Jewel
Grade 1 teacher Sherri Kelbert is teaching her students about community and on Wednesday, the class took a walk to the “jewel”. Then they talked about why they think Roblin is the Jewel of the Parkland. Find out some of them had to say in this week’s Review.
Monday, 14 November 2022 09:37
Lest we forget
Members of Roblin Branch #24 of the Royal Canadian Legion and the community took time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at Friday’s Remembrance Day service at the Community Centre. The service, which was emceed by Branch #24 President Wes Smigelsky, above at right, offered…
Monday, 31 October 2022 09:40
It's all about safety
Did you know that Mountain View School Division (MVSD) transports approximately 1,400 students daily, which does not include all the extra trips for field trips and sporting activities? Our division is spread over a very large geographical area and transportation is essential to offering our students quality education and experiences.…
Sunday, 02 October 2022 12:29
Memories of Mort's
It’s been 23 years since the closing of Mort’s Grocery Store in Boggy Creek and there may not be anything left of the old store, but the memories of the store are still talked about today. James Mortemore, known to many in the area as Jim or Mort, opened the…
Sunday, 11 September 2022 15:31
WCG wraps up tour in Roblin
Westman Communications Group wrapped up its 2022 #ConnectingWestman Tour in Roblin Sept. 8 with a charity barbeque at the Parkway Co-op Food Store and an open house showcasing its products and services at the Drop-In Centre. The highly successful tour of Westman communities – put on hiatus for two years…