Opening ceremonies for the 2026 Hockey Manitoba Rural U11C Coed provincials took place Friday night with all nine teams, including the host Roblin Stars, hitting the ice with their team tune playing in the background and lining up at the far blue line.
The Stars went through the tournament without a loss and captured the provincial title with a convincing 10-2 win over the McCreary Mustangs. The weekend’s 50/50 draw totalled $12,000 with Tiffany Bark taking home half the pot.
To find out more check out this week’s Review.

The Municipality of Roblin is once again sponsoring the 2026 Rumble in Roblin with a grant of $300.
This year’s Rumble is set for Saturday, June 13 with a group cruise planned for Sunday.
More in this week’s Council Briefs.

Social prescribing, a model that connects people to community based supports such as social programs, peer groups and practical services, is now available in all five regional health authorities as referrals continue to increase across the province
“When someone is experiencing isolation or has limited access to supports, those realities affect their health just as much as medical needs,” said health minister Uzoma Asagwara. “Connecting people to community programs helps address those challenges earlier, supporting well-being and helping people stay healthier where they live.”
Read all about it in this week’s paper.

Manitobans are reminded to turn their clocks one hour ahead before going to bed this Saturday night.
Under the Official Time Act, summer time in the province begins on the second Sunday in March.
Find out exactly when the time changes in this week’s Review.

The province released its school funding announcement Feb. 9, touting an increase of $79.8 million for the 2026-27 year, meant to help Manitoba’s school divisions cover increasing operating costs.
Currently working on Mountain View School Division’s budget for the coming year, secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka said the increase falls well short of meeting the division’s needs.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.

Christians around the world will be focusing on the African nation of Nigeria during annual World Day of Prayer services being held across the globe Friday, March 6.
Local residents are being invited to join in the service at Roblin’s Knox United Church.
To find out more check out this week’s Review.

Members of the Roblin detachment responded to 23 calls for service in the Roblin area over the last two wees.
There were a total of 78 calls for service in the Prairie Mountain Area.
Check out this week’s RCMP report to find out more.

Prairie Mountain Health’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is gearing up for the 2026 tax season.
You can get your taxes done free of charge if you are single with an income under $35,000; a two person family with income under $45,000; and a three person family with income under $47,500 (add $2,500 for each additional dependent).
Details in this week’s paper.

The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is celebrating Jack Johnson’s meaningful year as Mantioba’s ‘Champion Child for 2025. ‘
From flying flags to fishing, he made a lasting impact and inspired donors to give generously to Manitoba’s only children’s hospital.
Read all about it in this week’s paper.

Roblin’s newly formed wildlife and habitat association hosted the first of what organizers hope will be many more to come annual general meetings.
Around 30 members of the Roblin Fish and Game Club and visitors gathered at the Life & Art Centre, Feb. 4 to hear how the club came into being and what’s going to be on its agenda for the immediate and distant future.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.