Roblin Review News
Sunday, 17 November 2024 14:59
Community, PMH talk health care
Officials with Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) were in town Wednesday to offer some reassurance to the Municipality of Roblin (MOR), local healthcare workers, and members of the community’s clinic and doctor recruitment boards as the community faces life with only one doctor. While staffing shortages and emergency department closures have…
Sunday, 17 November 2024 15:00
More kudos for Keown
The awards for Roblin’s own Ryan Keown just keep on coming. Already a Manitoba Country Music Association multi-award winner, Keown picked up two more at this year’s award show held Nov. 10 at Club Regent in Winnipeg. Find out what awards he won this time around.
Sunday, 17 November 2024 15:01
Safer neighbourhoods coming?
The Manitoba government has unveiled its new public safety strategy, creating a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions. “Manitobans know that to see real change we must address crime and the causes of crime,” said justice minister Matt Wiebe of the “Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns” public safety strategy.…
Sunday, 17 November 2024 15:03
Bad bear behaviour
By the time this article goes to press, the temperatures should be consistently below zero, and I may even be waxing my skis for the first outings of the season. I will also, with any luck, be able to take down our electric fence. It was a summer of interesting…
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:38
STARS 50/50 launches here
The “Lottery that Goes Above and Beyond” is making its way eastward with the launch of Lucky STARS 50/50 in Manitoba. From now until Dec. 31, 2024, Manitobans can get their STARS Lottery 50/50 tickets for the chance to win up to $300,000 and help save lives at the same…
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:39
Fusion signs on as partner
The City of Brandon and Fusion Credit Union have signed an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to drive community development and economic growth in Brandon. The City of Brandon has forged a partnership with Fusion Credit Union, CIB, and the Province of Manitoba, focusing on essential water and…
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:40
November is radon action month
A new nation-wide study has found exposure to radon is on the rise and continues to be a critical public health concern. The study, released Oct. 23, is the first update on radon exposure in Canada since 2012. Want to know more? Check out this week’s issue.
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:41
LAC Christmas concert a go
After having to cancel the Life and Art Centre (LAC) Christmas Chorus concert earlier this fall, the LAC committee is very pleased to announce the show will go on. But in a slightly different format. “We got a lot of feedback from area residents that were disappointed by the news,” …
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 15:48
Martens, Nabess elected to school board
There will be some new faces, and one familiar one, around the Mountain View School Division board table following the Oct. 30 byelection. Floyd Martens will return to the MVSD board as a trustee for Ward 1 along with newcomer Conrad Nabess while Ward 2 will see Scott Lynxleg take…
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 15:47
PMH holds AGM
There were no real surprises in store Wednesday as Prairie Mountain Health hosted another virtual annual general meeting. The AGM attracted 83 online viewers, who as well as learning about some of the health authority’s successes during the last fiscal year, got the opportunity to ask questions following the formal…
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 15:46
Purple gas costs driver
On October 25 around11:43 p.m., a driver was found with purple gas in their vehicle. The person was given a ticket under the Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act worth $672. More in this week’s RCMP report.
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 15:44
Ken Kingdon talks snakes
Last month I was asked about what to do regarding a veritable invasion of snakes at a rural residence. The resident has been relocating hundreds of snakes from around their house, carrying the wiggling mass in a large plastic garbage bin to a grassy area about a kilometer away. Details…
Sunday, 27 October 2024 10:35
PMH ready for AGM
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) will hold its 2023-2024 AGM on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. CEO Treena Slate invites PMH staff, community representatives, organizational members and area residents to join the online interactive meeting. Details in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 27 October 2024 10:36
Fusion announces the winner
Hamiota’s Countryside Studio & Gym has been named winner of the 2024 Fusion Credit Union’s Community Infusion initiative. The business is receiving $20,000 in grant monies to expand its operations. Read the rest of the story in this week’s issue.
Sunday, 27 October 2024 10:37
GLH holds annual Awards Day
Seventy-three students were recognized for the academic achievements in the 2023-24 school year Tuesday (Oct. 22) as Goose Lake High held its annual Awards Day for undergrads. “You just never know from year to year how many parents we’re going to have, I think the weather sometimes helps too as…