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Last reunion at the Gamey farm
The familiar fields and welcoming embrace of the Gamey farm in Roblin hosted the most recent Gerega and Gregor family reunion, a gathering full of both cherished memories and poignant goodbyes.
For 34 years, this homestead has served as the gathering spot for many family reunions, a tradition that began in 1991. But this year’s reunion, held from July 18 to 20, 2025, marked the last time the families would gather here, as the farm is now being prepared for sale.
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KMP holds Show Day
Robln’s Keystone Pioneers Museum held its annual Show Day Saturday (Aug. 16) and despite cooler temperatures, a decent crowd was on hand to take in the demonstrations and check out the artifacts.
The threshing demonstration is always a popular one and this year it was a 1912 Gaar-Scott 25 HP steam engine, owned by the Vicki and Lynn Tutthill family of Elkhorn, that provided the power for the threshing machine.
Check out some photos in this week’s issue.
New owners living the dream
The new owners of one of about 50 independent small town cinemas left in the country say they’re living the dream.
Robby and Emilie Roy (not pronounced like Allen, but like former Habs goaltender Patrick) took possession of the Roblin Theatre in July and after some initial renovations opened their doors Aug. 1.
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Good numbers for this year's fair
The Roblin Agricultural Society’s annual fair and rodeo has come and gone and while some fair goers did lament the loss of the exhibit hall this year, most were offering their kudos for a job well done over the five day exhibition.
From the still-popular King Farmer contest Thursday night to the Ranch Rodeo on Terry Fox Day, there were plenty of fans out every day.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.
Two new docs on staff
WillowBrook Eye Care was originally established as Ashcroft Vision Care and opened, Jan. 1, 1980, later transitioning to its current name, WillowBrook Eye Care in 2018.
Located at 15 – 2nd Ave. NW in Dauphin and with a satellite office in Roblin, the business recently welcomed two new optometrists, Dr. Brenna Yaschyshyn and Dr. Megan Brunen.
More in this week’s issue.
It's BeGrainSafe week
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is again raising awareness about the importance of prioritizing safety when working around grain with the fifth annual BeGrainSafe Week, taking place August 11 to 17.
The public safety campaign is part of CASA’s BeGrainSafe program, which launched in 2017 in response to increased grain entrapment fatalities.
Pick up this week’s Review to find out more.
Former Wheaties suit up in Slovakia
Jayce Hawryluk and Tanner Kaspick are together again.
The former Wheat Kings forwards, who won a Western Hockey League title with the team in 2016, will both skate for HKM Zvolen in Slovakia this season.
More in this week’s issue.
Annual fair and rodeo kicks off
The Roblin Ag Society’s annual fair and rodeo kicked off Thursday with the popular King Farmer competition, a family affair this year, featuring six teams and 10 stations.
The event saw a record calcutta of $15,600 this year and was won by the father-son team of Mark and Trey Leflar.
With the long weekend and having to go to print Friday morning, you’ll have to wait until our Aug. 12 issue for more fair and rodeo coverage.
Playground committee gets cash
Fusion Credit Union is proud to announce the distribution of $67,000 in funding through its latest Full Circle Fund intake, supporting nine local organizations dedicated to strengthening and uplifting their communities.
The first 2025 intake recipients include Prairie View Gymnastics Club in Birtle, Kenton Community Enterprise and the Roblin Playground Revitalization Project to name a few.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.
MHS launches new app
History buffs can now enjoy the technological advances of finding out more about Manitoba’s history through an online app.
The Manitoba Historical Society launched the InSite app last earlier this month and it’s already gaining a lot of interest.
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