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Foundation hands out cash
There were smiles all around as the Roblin District Community Foundation held its annual grants evening and AGM Thursday (June 22).
A total of 16 grants were awarded worth a total of $52,068.
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Locals celebrate NIPD
The Roblin Métis Local, in partnership with the San Clara/Boggy Creek Métis Local and the Shell River Métis Association, hosted a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Wednesday evening at the curling rink.
The festivities began with opening prayers and greetings and a tasty supper featuring stew and bannock.
Check out the pictures in today’s paper.
More support for Manitobans in crisis
The province is investing $2.4 million a year in a newly enhanced program to improve access to mental health assessments and crisis supports in rural and remote areas.
“Stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health issues across Manitoba and Canada, and Manitobans in rural communities and First Nations face distinct challenges in accessing the services they need, when and where they need them,” said Mental Health and Community Wellness Minister Janice Morley-Lecomte in announcing the new funding.
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No body, just a blanket
On June 4 about 8:30 in the evening, the Roblin RCMP detachment received a call of a dead body wrapped in a blanket on the shoulder of the highway near Bield.
Members quickly attended and it was just a blanket on the side of the road. Nothing was located in the blanket.
Find out what kept Roblin members busy during the past two weeks in this week’s RCMP Report.
Librarian turns the page
The Roblin and District Library will soon see a new face behind the checkout desk. Roblin Branch Librarian Myrtle Chase is retiring from her duties after serving 18 years in her role.
Chase has always been an incredibly outgoing and friendly community member, and she was perfect in her role as the branch librarian for the community.
Read the rest of her story in this week’s Review.
Celebrating her Metis roots
Tomorrow is National Indigenous Peoples Day across Canada – a time to reflect on Indigenous people, customs, traditions, culture, language and ways of life.
The San Clara and Boggy Creek areas were once rich with Métis culture and as the population in these communities declines, there are still traces of that identity from the people who grew up and lived in the area.
Check out this week’s issue to learn more.