Roblin Review News
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:52
Fish derby a success
The weather was absolutely delightful for the annual Langan Lake Fish Derby held Saturday, March 8 and hosted by the San Clara/Boggy Creek Métis Local. The first prize of $1,000 went to Ryan Lemieux of Esterhazy who landed a 26 inch long specimen.Check out this week’s Review for more.
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:52
MVSD presents draft budget
The tax bill for those living within the boundaries of Mountain View School Division will have a different look for a variety of reasons.Presenting a draft 2025-26 budget at a public forum, Mar. 6, MVSD secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka indicated the division has increased its budget requirements by approximately $2.6 million…
Friday, 14 March 2025 09:53
Denver Ag Service and Repair looking to fill need
Dennis Jacobsen is hoping to put the skills he’s gained during a long career in agriculture to good use and serve a need in the community.Jacobsen came to Canada from Denmark in 2011 to work at Roblin’s Canmark Family Farming. Pick up a copy of this week’s Review for the…
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:24
Concerned neighbour calls
Roblin RCMP responded to call from a concerned neighbour around 8:30 in the evening of Feb. 28.Neighbour had heard a loud bang and figured they were having sex, but wasn’t sure and wanted police to check it out. Members checked it out and everything was fine. Check out this week’s…
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:25
Vermeylen's on a mission
Charlie Vermeylen is on a mission.A spokesperson for the Métis Rights Coalition (MRC) and speaking on its behalf, Vermeylen discussed some of the concerns he has with the direction the Manitoba Metis Federation is going.Read the rest of the story in this week’s issue.
Monday, 10 March 2025 10:27
No foul play in Gregoire deaths
A man and his adult daughter from Roblin who were found dead in their vacation apartment in Mazatlán were not murdered as initially believed.Rumours of foul play began circulating in the community Tuesday after news of the deaths of Marcel Gregoire, 78, and his daughter Kanene, 47, made the rounds.Pick…
Sunday, 02 March 2025 11:40
Nykyforak farms a runner up
Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced the winners of its first Hometown Yield Challenge. This program was available to growers in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The top two yielding farming operations were each able to choose a community organization to receive $20,000. Find out more in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 02 March 2025 11:41
PADCOM, MMF sign deal
An unprecedented royalty agreement has been signed by the Potash and Agri Developmetn Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) and the MMF (Manitoba Métis Federation).Under the agreement, royalty payments from PADCOM’s selective solution potash mine at Harrowby will be made directly to the MMF, with the federation having full discretion to use…
Sunday, 02 March 2025 11:42
Chamber holds AGM
Apart from being short a couple of directors, things are looking pretty rosy for the Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce.The chamber held its annual general meeting Wednesday evening at the Life & Art Centre and over Zoom with interim president Charmaine Dereniwski in the chair.Pick up a copy of…
Sunday, 02 March 2025 11:43
More than $40K raised
The Roblin Golf & Country Club’s recent fundraiser at the Community Centre couldn’t have gone any better.From the delicious buffet banquet served up by Marta Orlowska to the side-splitting show by hypnotist Sebastian Steel, the evening was a smashing success.Want to know more? Read all about it in this week’s…
Sunday, 23 February 2025 13:59
CWD surveillance improved
Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is highlighting the success of the 2024-25 chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance program.The department is doing so wants to stress the importance of increased participation for the upcoming 2025-26 season.Read all about it in this week’s paper.
Sunday, 23 February 2025 14:00
50 & Over Club holds AGM
Members of Roblin’s 50 & Over Club gathered at the Drop-In Feb. 18 for the club’s annual general meeting. There was a Moment of Silence to remember members who passed in 2024: Julius Zimmer, Muriel Dixon, Jodi Wizniak, Hazel McGinnis, Cassie Bailey, C.J. Beattie, and Eleanor Poyser. Pick up a…
Sunday, 23 February 2025 14:01
Driver flees from police
RCMP responded to 24 calls for service in the Roblin area over the last two weeks including an incident where a driver fled from police.There were total of 69 calls for service in the Prairie Mountain Area over the last two weeks. Find out more in this week’s RCMP report.
Sunday, 23 February 2025 14:02
More cash for Mountain View
Funding for Manitoba schools will increase by $67 million for the 2025-26 school year.And that means a 6.5 per cent bump for Mountain View School Division (MVSD).Want to know more? Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 09 February 2025 14:14
New rules for Clear Lake
Boaters are once again looking forward to enjoying some time on the waters of Clear Lake in 2025 after Parks Canada announced it’s plans to permit watercraft on the lake, reversing a complete ban imposed last season.The decision was made after the discovery of hundreds of live juvenile zebra mussels…