The governments of Canada and Manitoba are introducing a new program that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices and save money. The program was announced Thursday by federal ag minister Heath MacDonald and his provincial counterpart Ron Kostyshyn.
Starting in the 2026 crop year, Manitoba farmers who plant perennial forage crops on marginal land will receive a 15 per cent discount on Forage Establishment Insurance (FEI) premiums.
Find out more in this issue.

It may have started out as just a “craft show” but the Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas market held Saturday has grown to encompass so much more than handmade toys and Christmas goodies. While there are still plenty of those to choose from, vendors include the most popular home-based businesses, garlic growers and even alternative health practitioners.
To find out how many people took in the show, pick up a copy of this week’s Review.

The family of three of the 30 World War II veterans honoured with banners on Roblin’s Main Street has shared their war time stories. The remembrances were submitted by Herb and Diane Lovas.
“It is great that they are putting memorial flags up on main street in Roblin to honour these people,” Lovas wrote in an e-mail. “Thinking a little story would go along with that.”
Read all about them in this week’s Review.

RCMP would like to bring your attention to some new stop signs in town. On 3rd Avenue South west and King street. What was only a stop sign for those going east and west, is now a 4–Way stop for everyone. Please be aware of these changes, and drive safely.
There were 36 calls for service in the Roblin area, for a total of 80 calls for service in the Prairie Mountain are in the last two weeks.
Check out this week’s RCMP Report to find out more about those calls.

Opposition leader Peter Poilievre said the Liberals have introduced the most costly and largest budget deficit in history outside of COVID and that the cost of this Liberal budget will drive up the cost of food, housing, and everything else that Canadians buy.
He said the Prime Minister has broken every single promise he made just seven short months ago. He promised a $62 billion deficit; he delivered nearly an $80 billion deficit, $16 billion bigger than he promised and twice the size that his predecessor left behind.
Pick up this week’s issue to read more of what he had to say.

The Manitoba government is investing $176.5 million over the next five years to create a Rental Housing Construction Incentive (RHCI) to support more housing development for Manitobans.
The announcement was made Thursday by Premier Wab Kinew and housing minister Bernadette Smith.
Find out more in this issue.

“Smerfle smerfle smerf,” said the ant.
“Pardon me?” asked the grasshopper.
The ant, taking its jaws off the grasshopper’s leg replied, “I said, how do you feel about dancing and singing all summer long, especially knowing that you are going to be hungry during the long, cold winter?”
Check out something comletely different from Ken Kingdon in this week’s Review.

Russell RCMP continue to invesitage a UTV accident that claimed the life of 25-year-old Roblin man.
On Oct. 25, at approximately 4:30 p.m., RCMP were dispatched to a report of a Utility Terrain Vehicle rollover on PTH #83 and Road 135 North in the RM of Riding Mountain West.
Find out more in this week’s Review.

Innovation, inspiration, and hometown pride was on full display in Hamiota on Oct. 21 as Fusion Credit Union announced the winners of Community Infusion 2025.
The annual event celebrates local entrepreneurs with bold ideas and the drive to make a difference in their communities.
Pick up this week’s issue to find out who won.