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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.
We remember
Roblin Branch #24 of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Sergeant-at-Arms Bernie Kozmeniuk leads the Colour Party to begin this year’s Remembrance Day services held Saturday at the Community Centre.
This year’s service of remembrance was especially poignant with the passing on Oct. 30 of the Roblin district’s last surviving World War II veteran Alex Smigelsky who took part in the Liberation of Holland. MCing the service was his son Wes while the guest speaker was his grandson RCMP Sergeant Chris who talked about his own experiences in Holland as one of 12 RCMP members tasked to participate in the 60th anniversary celebrations of that liberation back in 2005.
Check out our coverage in this week’s Review.
Silver Cross Mother has local roots
A Shell Valley girl has been chosen as Canada’s SIlver Cross Mother. Gloria Hooper nee Holopina of St. Claudwill be laying the wreath on behalf of all Canadian mothers who have lost children in military service to their nation at the National Remembrance Day service in Ottawa.
Her son, Sapper Christopher Holopina, died while serving in a peace keeping mission, Operation Alliance, in Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 4, 1996 when his troop was rushed in to help a group of British soldiers trapped in a mine field.
Find out more in this week’s issue.
Keown brings home a Josie from Nashville
Ryan Keown’s dream of receiving an award on Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry stage has come true and it’s a moment in his life he will never forget.
Keown beat out seven other competitors in the Best Modern Country Song of the Year category at the ninth annual Josie Music Awards held Oct. 22.
Want to know more? See this week’s Review.
PMH holds AGM
Staff recruitment and retention is the top priority for Prairie Mountain Health.
That was the main message from PMH CEO Brian Schoonbaert Wednesday as the regional health authority held its annual general meeting via Zoom.
Read all about the AGM in this week’s Review.
Driving on closed roads is illegal
Did you know that it is now illegal to drive on the roads when they are closed?? Road conditions can be checked on 511 mobile app, by calling 511, by following MBGovRoads on Twitter or visiting the 511 website on line.
If you drive on a closed highway, you could face a charge of $298 for light vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs, etc.) or $672 for heavy vehicles.
More in this week’s RCMP report.