Roblin Review News
Friday, 05 June 2026 15:12
Johnstons celebrate 20 years
It’s probably safe to say that Shannon and Newell Johnston are among the busiest people in the area. Especially in the spring and summer when they prepare both of their Prairie Gardener locations in Russell and Roblin. Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Monday, 01 June 2026 09:50
Skinner getting a tribute
The International Peace Garden (IPG) will be recognizing a special Manitoban who paved the way in developing plants, trees and bushes that were hardy enough to withstand a prairie winter, through the designing of a special flower bed in his honor.Dr. Frank Leith Skinner was one of Canada’s most respected…
Monday, 01 June 2026 09:47
Med students visit
An enthusiastic group of first-year medical students from the University of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medicine are participate in Rural Week across the Prairie Mountain Health this week.This year, Prairie Mountain Health is hosting 41 students across 14 communities.Find out more in this week’s issue.
Monday, 01 June 2026 09:47
More doctors than ever
The Manitoba government and Doctors Manitoba are celebrating a major milestone as the province reaches more physicians in practice than ever before.“In just two years, Manitoba has gone from among the lowest rates of primary care access in Canada to the highest,” noted minister for health Uzoma Asagwara.Find out how…
Monday, 01 June 2026 09:49
Students acting up
Drama students at Goose Lake High returned to the stage Wednesday and Thursday after a year’s hiatus to present the play “It Happened on Route 66” in a dessert theatre format. The play, directed by Melanie Cockerill–Keown, told the story of glamorous film star Lovey Lamour who fled her wedding…
Monday, 01 June 2026 09:50
Division taking steps
Mountain View School Division is taking steps to ensure it won’t happen again.The division came under fire after parents of K-12 students attending a Graduation Powwow May 21 at the Selo Ukraina site near Dauphin learned workers at a booth on site may have distributed inappropriate sex education materials meant…
Sunday, 24 May 2026 12:58
Want to keep summer time or no
Manitobans are being invited to share their views on seasonal time changes and whether Manitoba should adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight time.“Across Canada, a number of provinces and territories are ending the time change and Manitobans have made it clear they want us to look at doing the…
Sunday, 24 May 2026 12:59
Proposal accepted
A proposal submitted by Tammy Genaille for the rental of designated space within the Goose Lake Campground building to establish a professional counselling practice has been accepted.Terms and conditions of the rental, including but not limited to rent, utilities, access, insurance, and operational requirements, shall be set out in a…
Sunday, 24 May 2026 13:00
Division conducts investigation
Mountain View School Division is conducting a thorough investigation regarding the distribution of “sexual health materials to students of all ages” at a division-sponsored Graduation Powwow Thursday at the Selo Ukraina Site south of Dauphin.The materials included condoms and informational pamphlets.More in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 24 May 2026 13:01
Banner year for Donor's Choice
The Roblin and District Donor’s Choice celebrated a banner year at its annual general meeting held May 11.Chair Kathy Russett announced total charitable donations reached an all-time high year for community giving.Details in this week’s Review.
Thursday, 14 May 2026 16:01
Making things easier
Care Possible, the non-profit home care and respite service from Manitoba Possible – formerly the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities – has launched an upgraded online platform designed to make it easier for Manitobans to find and manage in-home care. The enhanced technology helps individuals and families connect more quickly…
Thursday, 14 May 2026 16:02
Keep your kids safe from TBDs
We’re all glad to see that spring has finally sprung but there are dangers lurking in that newly emerged grass.Here is some information, courtesy of Manitoba Health, for guardians and people working with children to reduce the potential for transmission of tick-borne diseases (TBDs). Check out this week’s paepr for…
Thursday, 14 May 2026 16:03
Watch for farm equipment
With farmers getting into the fields for seeding lets remember that large equipment is likely to be driving on the highways. Please be patient when passing and approaching the large equipment. Check out this week’s RCMP report for more.
Thursday, 14 May 2026 16:04
Singer with Roblin roots enjoying success
An up and coming country artist from Alberta with roots iin Roblin has been named an “Artist to Watch in 2026” by Front Porch Music.Brettyn Rose, the grandaughter of former Roblinites, Verlyn and Theresa (Truffyn) Ferguso,n was in Toronto for an interview with eTalk – a daily TV program that…
Thursday, 14 May 2026 16:05
Icemakers and movie stars
An advanced screening of a documentary by Winnipeg-based film maker Randy Frykas took place at the Roblin Theater May 8. “Icemakers” is still in its production stages and tells the story of a number of passionate and dedicated Canadians who love hockey and brave the elements to build outdoor rinks…