Roblin Review News
Monday, 24 October 2022 09:15
Adult colouring book released
A residential school survivor with roots in the area has taken her story to a new level and she is now featured in an Indigenous adult colouring book called Resilience, by Indigenous Manitoba artist, Jackie Traverse. Geraldine Lee Shingoose’s story is a haunting one about the damage done to Indigenous…
Sunday, 16 October 2022 15:57
MP named to Shadow Cabinet
Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, has been appointed to the Official Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Mazier has been named Shadow Cabinet Minister of Rural Economic Development and Connectivity. Details in this week’s issue.
Sunday, 16 October 2022 16:00
FCC supports local projects
Farm Credit Canada has contributed $3,000 to three projects in the Parkland region and employees recently visited Grandview and Roblin to hand out the cheques. FCC is the country’s largest agriculture lender and it supports projects that benefit rural Canadian communities where its customers and employees live and work. Find…
Sunday, 16 October 2022 15:56
Smirnovs move on
LEARN Coordinator Arla Livingston has submitted an article telling us ow Roblin Forest Products and the community got involved with helping refugees from the war in Ukraine come to Canada. One of the families we were expecting chose to remain in Poland while the Smirnov family moved on to Vernon,…
Sunday, 02 October 2022 12:26
Sipie's in Pow Wow Pitch finals
Indigenous business owner Dakota Sipie from Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve has landed his company, Sipie’s Mobile Wash as a finalist in Pow Wow Pitch. Sipie recently made his pitch to the panel of six judges virtually, where he was asked a variety of questions. Find out more in this week’s issue.
Sunday, 02 October 2022 12:28
More seats for new veterinarians
The Manitoba government is expanding an interprovincial agreement (IPA) with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan to provide increased annual funding for the acceptance of an additional five Manitoba students per year. The news was announced by education, skills and immigration minister Jon Reyes…
Saturday, 24 September 2022 14:21
First Nation signs agreement
Minegoziibe Anishinabe (MA), also known as Pine Creek First Nation, has signed a legally binding agreement with the Province of Manitoba and Louisiana Pacific. This came in light of a lawsuit filed by MA against the provincial government and the timber company. The new agreement settles the lawsuit and provides…
Saturday, 24 September 2022 14:21
Take your keys and lock your doors
Police would like to remind everyone in town to please take the keys out of your vehicle when going inside, and lock your vehicle doors all the time. Locking your vehicle doors is the first deterrent for thieves. Read about this and more in this week’s RCMP Report.
Sunday, 18 September 2022 12:42
Hometown hero
Former Roblinite Daryl Case was among a number of courageous Canadians – from private citizens to police officers and firefighters – to receive Decorations for Bravery at a ceremony in Ottawa, Sept. 9. The medals were presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The…
Sunday, 11 September 2022 15:28
Off to a good start at GLH
Goose Lake High Principal Kirk Wilson says while everyone is usually excited about the beginning of a new school year, things are a little different this year. “What’s different is we’re very optimistic – and relieved – that we’re starting the year for the first time in two years without…
Sunday, 11 September 2022 15:29
More catalytic convertors stolen
There has also been an increase in stolen catalytic converters in the area. Please know that it is not just Roblin plagued with this problem. Here, police are working extended hours and are taking steps to apprehend the suspects. If you have the option, please put your vehicles in a…
Sunday, 11 September 2022 15:30
NWMC fosters GBV programs
Ever since the Covid pandemic, reports of Gender Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise and although the numbers are greatly increasing, the reality is that there are many more instances that are going unreported. Statistics show that 64 per cent of women in Canada have experienced physical, sexual or…
Monday, 05 September 2022 11:23
Province offers some help
As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing effort to help families make ends meet, Premier Heather Stefanson on Wednesday unveiled an $87-million Family Affordability Package to immediately provide families with children, seniors living on a fixed income, and Manitobans who are hurting the most, with benefits to help ease the…
Monday, 05 September 2022 11:24
Sipie's Mobile Wash in the running
A locally Indigenous owned business and entrepreneur is in the semi-finals for the national Pow Wow Pitch competition. Sipie’s Mobile Wash started up five years ago with a unique concept to the Parkland area and has been going strong ever since. Read the rest of the story in this week’s…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:25
COPP needs volunteers
Did you know that the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) exists in Roblin?? It does and is always looking for new volunteers. If you are upset about how things may be changing in Roblin, or just want to help out your community, volunteer for COPP. Roblin is a great community…