Roblin Review News
Sunday, 09 February 2025 14:15
Remembering a way of life
The Review is proud to present a look at another work by former area resident and artist Michael Yakimyshyn. Yakimyshyn’s painting Cream Cheque and his “story board’ offers up a intimate look at rural life in the ‘40s.Pick up this week’s Review for a look and a read.
Sunday, 09 February 2025 14:16
Great place for thrifting
If you are driving down Main Street in Roblin and see a sign FUNKY FINDZ on a store front under a red/white awning and wonder what kind of place it is let me share. Funky Findz is a thrift store. It is made up of a board of people and…
Sunday, 09 February 2025 14:16
Closed means closed
In July 2023, new offences were created under the Highway Traffic Act to deter people from driving on closed highways. Please beware, if you venture out on a closed road and then get stuck, hit the ditch, or get in an accident, it is not guaranteed that emergency services are…
Sunday, 09 February 2025 14:17
Cabin fever cure coming up
If you’ve had enough of winter and are suffering from a bit of cabin fever, there’s an excellent opportunity to get a little relief coming up very soon.The Roblin Golf & Country Club is hosting an evening of fun, frolic, and feasting next Saturday (Feb. 22) to provide the community…
Sunday, 02 February 2025 11:23
PMH told to reduce agency costs
The Manitoba government has directed Prairie Mountain Health leadership to reduce for-profit nursing agency costs by 15 per cent by March 2026 as part of a systemwide effort to refocus funding on nurses in the public system.“Prairie Mountain Health has consistently been dealt a bad hand,” said health minister Uzoma…
Sunday, 02 February 2025 11:25
Major expansion for the Russell Inn
Ever since Daymon Guillas arrived here in the early ‘80s as a 21-year-old new manager of the Russell Inn, he’s kept this town rockin’ and the rest of the province talking about the exciting happenings in Russell. First, there was the Asessippi Ski Hill and Winter Resort, which took 10…
Sunday, 02 February 2025 11:27
Ag society holds AGM
About two dozen members of the Roblin Agricultural Society gathered Jan. 24 at the Drop-In Centre to find out how their organization “faired” in 2024.The evening began with a volunteer supper featuring brisket prepared by society president Dean Chescu – who did an excellent job of it, according to all…
Sunday, 02 February 2025 11:29
Raiders hosting benefit game
The Roblin Grandview Gilbert Plains Raiders high school hockey team is hosting a benefit for the Van Wingerden family later this month.The Raiders will be taking on the Russell Trojans Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Centennial Arena with all proceeds of the game going to the family. Game time is…
Sunday, 26 January 2025 14:52
PC leadership hopeful opens up
A trip to Dauphin to attend his son’s U13 hockey tournament also provided Obby Khan an opportunity to locally promote his aspiration of becoming leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba.Khan, a Winnipeg restaurateur and former professional football player with the Ottawa Renegades, Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers,…
Sunday, 26 January 2025 14:53
Caller assaulted with bong
In the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 16, RCMP received a call from a person who was hit in the head with a bong and was heading to the hospital for treatment.The victim want charges laid.Check out this week’s RCMP report for more from the files.
Sunday, 26 January 2025 14:55
New AgriInsurance details announced
Federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay and his Manitoba counterpart Ron Kostyshyn announced Wednesday at Mantioba Ag Days in Brandon the details of the 2025 AgriInsurance program.After a lower-than-average claim year in 2024, Manitoba farmers will benefit from lower premium rates for most insurable crops in 2025. Pick up a copy…
Sunday, 26 January 2025 14:55
Cottage owners concerned
Members of the Duck Mountain Cottage Owners Association (DMCOA) have been growing increasingly concerned with a seemingly new wildlands conservation policy known as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA).The DMCOA had board members attend a meeting held by the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) in October, where they were informed that…
Sunday, 19 January 2025 11:15
Puzzles can improve your health
Our library is a place for more than books and reading materials, we have a fair amount of puzzles that can be borrowed or swapped by patrons who have an interest in them. Did you know puzzles can benefit your health? Here is a list of eight ways puzzles improve…
Sunday, 19 January 2025 11:16
Students to benefit from Rotary donation
The region served by Mountain View School Division has a great many organizations and agencies working to better their communities and the lives of the people living in them. Most recently, the Rotary Club of Dauphin donated funds to support the purchase of books for high school students with an…
Sunday, 19 January 2025 11:17
Province shifts to plastic, digital
Manitobans can now apply for a modernized plastic health card online.“I’m sure Manitobans are just as excited as we are to say goodbye to a fading paper card and replace it with a more durable option,” said Mike Moroz, minister of innovation and new technology. “This is just one step…