Roblin Review News
Monday, 14 April 2025 10:04
Surplus funds transferred
Council has transferred a surplus from the Doctor Recruitment and Retention funds to the Health Care Reserve according to a resolution passed on Dec. 30, 2024. The transfer was approved at its regular March 25 meeting.A total of $65,300 in unspent funds from 2024 were transferred to the Health Care…
Monday, 14 April 2025 10:07
Candidates have their say
Voters are going to polls April 28 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament.Candidates vying in the newly-named Riding Mountain riding are Liz Clayton, Green Party of Canada; Terry Hayward, Liberal Party of Canada; Andy Maxwell, New Democratic Party of Canada; incumbent MP Dan…
Monday, 07 April 2025 10:36
RCMP closer than ever
It has been five years since Melinda Lynxleg was last seen by anyone. Her remains were located on June 7, 2023 at an abandoned property in San Clara. An autopsy confirmed her death was a homicide. The RCMP has spent thousands of hours looking for answers but new information has…
Monday, 07 April 2025 10:37
PMH making some gains
Through proactiveness, persistence and partnerships, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has made gains in filling physician vacancies over the last year. Dr. Adrian Fung, PMH Chief Medical Officer, says the vacancy picture is improving, with 32 doctors recruited to work within PMH communities since last April. He says this is a…
Monday, 07 April 2025 10:38
Lions hope to resurrect Roblin club
The governing body for Lions in Minnesota, Northwest Ontario, and Manitoba wants to hear roaring in Roblin again.And Dwayne Moncur of Birtle, a former district governor for 5M13, says they will do anything to help.Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Monday, 07 April 2025 10:39
Legion launches banner projectd
The Roblin Branch #24 of the Royal Canadian Legion has launched a new project to recognize local veterans of Canada’s military and the RCMP.The Roblin & District Street Banner Project, undertaken with the support and assistance of the Municipality of Roblin, will give family and friends a unique way to…
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:42
Roblin Skating Club holds finale
The Roblin Skating Club held its season-ending showcase March 16 with 12 individual and group performances along with special guests Julia Wray of Russell and the Blades United Synchro Team.The theme for the finale was Movie Night.Check out the picture page in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:43
RDC members do well
The Roblin Dance Club Suzir’ja Ukrainian Dancers along with instructor Brian Senderewich, attended the Regina Tavria Festival in Regina March 15 and 16 and had great success. The Roblin Dance Club also participated in the North Western Marquette Festival of Arts in Russell on March 10. Details and pictures in…
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:44
Branconnier recognized
A local entrepreneur was recognized by the Parkland Chamber of Commerce at its annual Celebration Night March 19. Roblin’s own Myles Branconnier of MDB Outdoors was chosen as the winner of the 2024 Start-Up Business award. Check out this week’s Review to see a picture of Myles receiving his award.
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:45
It's campsite booking time
The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and nature enthusiasts to mark their calendars, as provincial park campground reservations will open over five days from April 7 to 11.To accommodate high demand, reservations will once again open in stages over five days to make it easier to secure a spot at…
Sunday, 30 March 2025 14:46
Voters headed to the polls
Voters are going to polls April 28 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament.The writs of election were issued March 23, after Governor General Mary Simon accepted a request to dissolve parliament from Prime Minister Mark Carney.For more, pick up a copy of this…
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:03
McGinnis foursome wins Mixed
The final bonspiel of the 2024-25 curling season played out March 13 to 15 with 16 rinks battling it out.This year’s Mixed featured three events and another great banquet by Marta.All the details with pictures of the winning rinks in this week’s Review.
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:04
Province unveils Budget 2025
The Manitoba government unveiled its 2025 budget Thursday with record spending of $3.7 billion in capital projects and an extra $1.1 billion to help fight the effects of US tariffs on Canadian goods.Of that, $500 million will go toward helping businesses find new markets to send products, give loans to…
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:05
Prairie Mountain RCMP members now sporting body cams
Prairie Mountain RCMP now have body worn cameras (BWC). Since November 2024, over 1000 BWC’s have been rolled out across the country to RCMP members per month. Every member in the Roblin/Russell area now have them. Check out this week’s RCMP Report to find out more.
Friday, 21 March 2025 15:06
RDCF has more cash to give away
The Roblin District Community Foundation has even more cash to give away this year.Thanks to the legacy of a mild-mannered shrewd accountant by the name of Thomas Sill whose philanthropy has been benefitting Manitobans since 1986. Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.