Roblin Review News
Monday, 08 January 2024 09:48
Want to drive school bus?
In the expansive realm of education, every role contributes significantly to molding the future of our youth. Among these roles, there exists a group of unsung heroes who play a pivotal part in the daily lives of students – the school bus drivers. Read this week’s Mountain View Matters to…
Monday, 08 January 2024 09:50
Dream becomes a reality
Many are enamoured with the ranching lifestyle since shows like Yellowstone have made its debut. But former San Clara resident Erin (Paul) Boily and her husband Jason have turned their dream of running a ranch into a reality. Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Monday, 08 January 2024 09:50
ECCC hosting another big party
If you’re lucky, you may remember the big gala that the Expanding Community Cancer Committee held in 2018. Well... an even bigger and better party is being planned for Saturday, April 13 as the committee celebrates the construction of a new Cancer Care facility in Russell. Want to know more? …
Monday, 08 January 2024 09:54
A plea to the premier
A 21-year-old man from Roblin said it frightened him when he learned that the emergency department at the Roblin District Health Centre will be closed on some days, and have reduced hours on other days, effective immediately. And that’s why Cole Nickell said he decided to write a letter to…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 15:39
MacNutt Hotel hosts Big Buck Night
The MacNutt Hotel hosted its 22nd Annual Big Buck Night Dec. 2 with trophies and cash awarded to the winners and prizes handed out to all the entrants. Winning top spot in the Typical category was Deven Andrews, pictured top left, while the Non-Typical category went to Brendon Scherloski, Check…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 15:38
Have a safe holiday season: RCMP
Please remember, during this holiday season, if you are at a Christmas Party having a few drinks, do not drive. Roblin is a small town and nothing is too far. Walking is good for you. Don’t take the risk of changing your life, and possibly someone else’s life forever. Between…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 15:37
A gift from The War Amps
With the holidays around the corner, Elora Klassen, a 13-year-old from Manitoba, was excited to receive a new gift that will help her stay active and enjoy her favorite pastime. She is missing her left foot, and as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, is eligible…
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:30
MVSD holds pre-budget consultation
Mountain View School Division (MVSD) held its pre-budget consultation Monday (Dec. 4), with options for people to attend in-person at the division office or virtually through Microsoft Teams. Three areas identified in MVSD’s Strategic Plan for the 2023-2024 school year focused on Academics, Culture and Leadership. Find out more in…
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:31
Local woman wins Russell's TAYO lottery
Russell’s “Take a Year Off’ lottery committee drew its winning tickets recently and a local woman won the top prize of $1,000 a week for a year. The grand prize of $52,000 went to Cathy Yellowaga with Jennifer Zimmer of Russell winning $27,720 on the 50/50 draw. Check out the…
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:32
Property care business blossoming
wning a residence in any recreational development is wonderful. And we all know that the homes along Lake of the Prairies are spectacular. There are a few drawbacks however, especially if the homeowners can only show up on weekends because, often, there’s a lot of work to do before you…
Monday, 11 December 2023 16:34
Finances in a mess: NDP
The province released its 2023-24 second quarter report, showing the Stefanson PCs left a significantly larger deficit than what was shared with Manitobans in Budget 2023. “The previous government was not honest with Manitobans about our province’s fiscal health,” said finance minister Adrien Sala. More in this week’s issue.
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:33
Historian and author to visit Roblin
Historian and author Gordon Goldsborough is coming to the library for a special presentation of his newest book in the Abandoned Manitoba series! Gordon will be presenting at the library on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Please RSVP me to reserve your spot. Read all about it in this…
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:34
Vehicle check leads to drug charges
On Oct. 28, members pulled over a vehicle and located open liquor in the vehicle. The vehicle was searched further. Drug paraphernalia, cash, and drugs were located and seized. Further test on the drugs showed that fentanyl was among the drugs seized. Two people were arrested and released with a…
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:36
More for the Foundation
Last month was Endow Manitoba’s Giving Challenge, which runs for one week in the middle of November. It gives community foundations across Manitoba a chance to collect donations and receive extra contributions from the Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba, to help increase the amount each community foundation receives.…
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:37
Co-op forced to dispose of food
Thousands of kilograms of fresh, frozen and packaged perishable grocery items – including deli products and fruit and veggies – had to be disposed of after an equipment failure at the local Co-op grocery store. Sometime after 7 p.m. Monday (Nov. 27) after the store shut down for the evening,…