With the lowest deficit-to-gross domestic product ratio in Canada, the Manitoba government’s Budget 2026 makes responsible investments that aligns with Manitobans’ priorities while making progress on the path to balance the budget within four years, finance minister Adrien Sala announced Tuesday.
“Budget 2026 reflects the priorities we heard from Manitobans every day, strengthening health care, lowering costs and creating good jobs,” said Sala.
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An exciting special guest is coming to Roblin District Library on April 8 at 6 p.m.
Gerry Friesen author of the book The Recovering Farmer will be coming to discuss his work as an author.
More in this week’s issue.

The Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party has announced the acclamation of Rick Wowchuk as the PC candidate for Swan River in the next provincial election.
An educator of 35 years with a Bachelor of Science, Wowchuk has dedicated his life to the Swan River constituency and instilling the values of conservation and stewardship in young Manitobans.
Find out more in this week’s issue.

Friends and family cheered on Manitoba’s 2026 Champion Child as she was introduced by Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba – a meaningful moment because it’s a miracle she could hear them.
Ireland Gault, a kind, active and energetic eight-year-old Métis girl was the first infant in our province to have cochlear implant surgery.
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Talk about the perfect opportunity to give back to the community.
When the directors of the Roblin District Community Foundation (RDCF) learned that the Municipality of Roblin was undertaking a project to improve accessibility at the Roblin Centennial Arena, all the directors voted to get on board.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.

The Roblin Fish & Game Club’s held its first-ever event, an ice fishing derby at the Prairie Lake Lodge subdivision on Lake of the Prairies, on March 14. The derby was a huge success, with 96 anglers on the ice, 26 fish caught, and a 50/50 pot which went up to $2,184 which was won by the Lodge’s Tammy Ginelle.
Find out more in this week’s issue.

When ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division head to the polls this fall to elect a new board of trustees, things will be a little different than in the past.
As part of their public budget meeting, Mar. 2, MVSD presented some options for the realignment of its electoral wards ahead of the
Oct. 28 vote.
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A shortage of men with brooms forced the cancellation of this year’s Men’s bonspeil but the Mixed ran as scheduled March 12 to 14 with just 12 rinks in the mix.
The finals in three events, and a special “Bronze medal game” won by Kreutner over Stadnyk, played out Saturday night following another great supper by Marta.
All the bonspiel details and pics of the winning rinks n this week’s Review.

The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and outdoor enthusiasts to mark their calendars as the Parks Reservation Service opens for the 2026 camping season in less than a month.
This year, campers will benefit from a new availability notification feature. Reservation account holders may now set up to five availability notifications within their profile. If a campsite becomes available that matches the selected location and criteria, users will be notified by email.
Check out this week’s paper to find out more.

With all of the numbers crunched, Mountain View School Division ratepayers can expect to pay a little bit more for education for 2026-27.
At a public meeting Mar. 2, MVSD secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka noted the division’s budget needs rose by 5.54 per cent, or $2,901,443 for total expenditures of $55,291,267 in the coming year compared to $52,389,824 in 2025-26.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.