Editor Roblin
A terrific opportunity
Canada has an opportunity to diversify $12 billion of food and beverage exports to non-U.S. markets to protect against trade disruption, enhance global competitiveness and build a more resilient agriculture and food system.
That’s according to a report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) titled The $12-billion trade shift: Canada’s opportunity to diversify food exports beyond the U.S.
Want to know more? Read all about it in this week’s paper.
Fall harvest festival a hit
Organizers of Roblin’s third annual Fall Harvest Festival are reporting another successful event.
The festival took place Saturday, Sept. 13 and featured activities for kids including a petting zoo – for the first time, a craft show/farmer’s market for the older crowd, and the return of Luke Mitchell’s pumpkin patch.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.
Father, son up for MCMAs
It might not exactly be news that Roblin’s Ryan Keown is up for more Manitoba Country Music Awards in 2025.
The perennial MCMA nominee and independent country artist who has been a nominee in various categories since 2015, has picked up another three nominations this year .
More in this week’s Review.
Support for the daycare
Roblin’s Parkway Co-op held its annual Fuel Good Day Sept. 16 for the benefit of the Roblin Children’s Centre, offering to donate 10 cents a litre for fuel sold at the pump along with $1 from each sale of coffee or Slushie added to the total.
With 15,527 litres, 116 coffees and 35 Slushies sold, the promo brought in a grand total of $1,703.70.
For the rest of the story pick up a copy of this week’s Review.
Just the facts, ma'am
News media in Canada have stopped being a source of facts. They have become a tool for shaping opinion.
Once trusted for objectivity, they now tell audiences less about what happened and more about how they should think about it.
Check out this week’s Op-Ed pages to find out more.
New dentist on staff
A new dentist has joined the staff at the Roblin Dental Centre after 18 months of being without a resident doctor.
Dr. Fariba Kianoush recently moved to town from Vancouver and has begun seeing patients full time.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.
Fusion comes through
Fusion Credit Union’s Full Circle Fund has provided funding to two organizations in the community of Inglis. The Kids First Early Learning Centre has received $2,500 to revamp its outdoor play area while the Inglis & Area Heritage Committee (IAHC) will be using its donation of $5,000 for maintenance of the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site.
Check out the pics in this week’s Review.
HERO Club taking part
The Roblin H.E.R.O. Club is joining people in communities around the globe in recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 10 with an uplifting activity called “Chalk the Walk” to promote hope and awareness.
“The initiative encourages residents, families, and businesses to use sidewalks as canvases for colorful artwork and positive messages that promote hope, kindness, and awareness,” noted the club’s Jennifer Burtnack.
For the rest of the story pick up a copy of this week’s Review.
Eight IMGs recruited
Physician recruitment efforts continue within Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region. Collaborating with the Province, Shared Health and community partners, PMH continues to strategically enhance access to physician and primary care services within the region.
One of the initiatives the region utilizes as part of overall physician recruitment strategies includes the provincial Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates (MLPIMG).
Check out this week’s paper to find out more.
Two new docs on staff
Prairie Mountain Health has come through on its pledge to have two new physicians working in Roblin by the fall.
Drs. Zoia Khattak and Anahita Yousefiadib began working here in August and with Dr. Osourah agreeing to stay on for another year, the community has something it hasn’t had for a number of years.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.