Roblin Review News
Sunday, 04 May 2025 15:08
Robot at work in the OR
Manitoba’s first surgical robot, Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci Xi, was unveiled April 28 by Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg, the HSC Foundation, and the Province of Manitoba. Funded by the HSC Foundation’s Operation Excellence campaign in partnership with the Province, the new, minimally invasive surgical robot supports better patient care…
Sunday, 04 May 2025 15:09
Drivers: watch for people on the move
With the nice weather coming, that means more people are out and about walking and on bikes. Although the speed limit is mostly 50 km/h in town, if you actually go 50 km/h, it feels like you are going super fast.Read all about it in this week’s RCMP Report.
Sunday, 04 May 2025 15:09
MTI holds open house
Residents of the area got a look at three options for the valley bridge on PTH #5 at a come and go public information session Wednesday at the Community Centre.The session was hosted by consulting firm Stantec with two reps from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) on hand to answer…
Sunday, 04 May 2025 15:11
Mazier re-takes Riding Mountain
Incumbent Dan Mazier easily retained his seat in Parliament in a decisive victory in the renamed riding of Riding Mountain.Mazier, with more than 67 per cent of the votes in his favour, finished the night with 27,924 compared to 9,321 for Liberal candidate Terry Hayward; 3,085 for the NDP’s Andy…
Monday, 28 April 2025 10:53
Deadline extended
The Manitoba government, in co-operation with the government of Canada, has extended the enrollment deadline for the 2025 AgriStability program by three months in response to tariffs in the agriculture sector and to allow producers additional time to enroll in the program as they manage the impact of current market…
Monday, 28 April 2025 10:53
NCC fundraising to protect local area
Since 1962, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has championed the cause of forest conservation, safeguarding over 1.6 million hectares of forests – an area more than twice the size of Prince Edward Island. Working in partnership with landowners, corporations, governments and Indigenous Nations, these special places are important for…
Monday, 28 April 2025 10:54
MOR presents 2025 Financial Plan
Municipality of Roblin (MOR) council killed three birds with one stone at a public meeting April 16 at the Community Centre.Roughly two dozen residents were on hand to hear council’s 2025 Financial Plan as well as participate in public hearings for two by-laws that will see the municipality borrow up…
Monday, 21 April 2025 09:35
911 abuse dealt with
Roblin RCMP received a report on April 6 of a person calling 911 numerous times regarding a family custody issue. Members talked to person on the phone to tell them to call their lawyer, but person continued to call 911. Members attended and tried to explain again the abuse of…
Monday, 21 April 2025 09:36
MOR gets funds for new pit
The Manitoba government has selected municipalities in the Parkland region of Manitoba to receive up to $2.7 million through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (Manitoba GRO) program. The funding was announced April 15 by municipal and northern relations minister Glen Simard.Check out this week’s issue to find out how…
Monday, 21 April 2025 09:37
Fusion CU shares its success
At the annual general meeting held April 16 via webcast conference, Fusion Credit Union announced a $1.26 million return to members in the form of patronage allocations and cash pay-outs to select members. “Our members are at the heart of everything we do,” said Fustion CEO Darwin Johns,. “This return…
Monday, 14 April 2025 10:03
Province funding Whiteout parties
The Winnipeg Jets Whiteout Street Party will return to downtown Winnipeg this spring, with the Manitoba government providing funding to help fans celebrate.“Our government is excited to help bring the Jets whiteout parties to downtown Winnipeg for what we hope is a lengthy playoff run,” said Premier Wab Kinew. Read…
Monday, 14 April 2025 10:03
Sunrise CU hits milestone
Sunrise Credit Union has reached $2 billion in assets. It’s an accomplishment that President and CEO Tim Klassen says speaks volumes about Sunrise’s strength, vision, and, most importantly, its people.More in this week’s paper.
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…