Roblin Review News
Monday, 27 October 2025 09:50
Three charged in Lynxleg murder
Justice for Melinda Lynxleg is in the works as the RCMP Major Crimes Unit announced on Oct. 20 the arrest of three men involved in her death. The investigation spanned over five years and required assistance from not only the Manitoba RCMP Major Crimes Unit, but from Roblin, Russell and…
Friday, 17 October 2025 16:11
Grand reopening coming
Programming at the Roblin Centennial Arena is well underway, and although there are a few finishing touches with regards to the arena accessibility project, this has not impacted the start of another great season of active living opportunities at one of our primary facilities!If you have not yet seen the…
Friday, 17 October 2025 16:12
RF&R hosts pancake breakfast
The Roblin Fire & Rescue department’s annual fall fundraising pancake breakfast on Thanksgiving Sunday was another success with patrons keeping the batter maker and the boys on the griddles and the coffee pots busy from 8 a.m. until noon. Five active members have 210 years of fire fighting experience among…
Friday, 17 October 2025 16:13
PC association holds AGM
Adding to its “war chest” for the next provincial election and increasing representation across the constituency were just two of the goals discussed Oct. 9 as the Swan River Progressive Conservation Association held its annual general meeting in Roblin.Close to two dozen people took the time – even though the…
Friday, 17 October 2025 16:14
Raising the roofs in Togo
A “gargantuan project” at the Village of Togo to have the roofs of the community’s skating and curling rinks re-shingled, which cost a total of $200,000, was completed in September. The project was spearheaded by the Togo Centennial Committee which began talking about the need to replace the roofs in…
Friday, 17 October 2025 16:15
MOR wants assurances
The Municipality of Roblin (MOR) has formally requested that Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) ensures the municipality is protected from any liability while building fire sprinklers are being installed in the hospital and personal care home.In 2016, Manitoba Fire Code legislation was enacted requiring all hospitals and personal care homes in…
Friday, 10 October 2025 09:57
It's Library Month
October is a month full of events, I found 32 health awareness events happening as well as Thanksgiving but October is also Canadian Library Month.Upcoming events this month at the library include: Book Club meeting on Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.; STEAM Oct 16, 2 to 6 p.m. focuses on…
Friday, 10 October 2025 09:58
HERO Club celebrates
On Friday, Oct. 3, Roblin’s HERO Club proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary – a milestone that highlights a quarter-century of compassion, connection, and community support for individuals living with mental health.Far more than just a gathering place, the HERO Club has long served as a safe and welcoming environment where…
Friday, 10 October 2025 09:58
PADCOM, AGG partnering up
The company that owns and operates the Port of Churchill and Manitoba’s only potash producer have signed a strategic partnership aimed at establishing Manitoba as a leading supplier of sustainable potash to the world. Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and PADCOM (the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba) say this…
Friday, 10 October 2025 09:59
Another amazing gift
Local philanthropist Bill Welcher has come through with another gift to help secure the community’s future. Welcher, who made a $50,000 contribution to the Roblin Children Center’s building fund back in 2020, stopped by the daycare recently with another $50,000 cheque, much to the delight of the board, the staff…
Sunday, 05 October 2025 14:27
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…
Sunday, 05 October 2025 14:29
Exciting day for the committee
Wednesday was an exciting day for chair Kathy Zachedniak and the rest of the Roblin Playgrounds Revitalization Committee.That’s because a crew from Len’s Landscaping out of Winkler arrived in town to deliver and install the main playground structure at Lions Park.For the rest of the story pick up a copy…
Sunday, 05 October 2025 14:30
RFR celebrates
The Roblin Fire & Rescue department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s FPW campaign. The campaign highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.Check out this week’s Review for more including our annual Firefighter of the Year feature.
Sunday, 05 October 2025 14:31
Local woman charged
RCMP in Dauphin are continuing to investigate an incident that took place Sept. 26 which resulted in three people taken into custody.Around 9:30 p.m., police were dispatched to a report of unruly patrons who were damaging property and threatening customers with bear spray at a bar in Dauphin. Read all…
Sunday, 21 September 2025 10:57
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.