Roblin Review News
Sunday, 29 March 2026 15:07
Wowchuk acclaimed
The Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party has announced the acclamation of Rick Wowchuk as the PC candidate for Swan River in the next provincial election.An educator of 35 years with a Bachelor of Science, Wowchuk has dedicated his life to the Swan River constituency and instilling the values of conservation and…
Sunday, 29 March 2026 15:07
Recovering farmer coming to town
An exciting special guest is coming to Roblin District Library on April 8 at 6 p.m. Gerry Friesen author of the book The Recovering Farmer will be coming to discuss his work as an author. More in this week’s issue.
Sunday, 29 March 2026 15:08
Provincial budget released
With the lowest deficit-to-gross domestic product ratio in Canada, the Manitoba government’s Budget 2026 makes responsible investments that aligns with Manitobans’ priorities while making progress on the path to balance the budget within four years, finance minister Adrien Sala announced Tuesday.“Budget 2026 reflects the priorities we heard from Manitobans every…
Sunday, 29 March 2026 15:09
WWI soldier had Roblin connection
A set of human remains recovered in Loos-en-Gohelle, France in August of 2020 have been identified as those of a farmer from what is now the Roblin district who served in the first World War.The soldier’s identity was confirmed in December of 2025 through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological, and DNA…
Sunday, 22 March 2026 14:07
Mark your calendars
The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and outdoor enthusiasts to mark their calendars as the Parks Reservation Service opens for the 2026 camping season in less than a month.This year, campers will benefit from a new availability notification feature. Reservation account holders may now set up to five availability notifications…
Sunday, 22 March 2026 14:09
MSVD needs to realign wards
When ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division head to the polls this fall to elect a new board of trustees, things will be a little different than in the past.As part of their public budget meeting, Mar. 2, MVSD presented some options for the realignment of its electoral wards…
Sunday, 22 March 2026 14:10
First one in the books
The Roblin Fish & Game Club’s held its first-ever event, an ice fishing derby at the Prairie Lake Lodge subdivision on Lake of the Prairies, on March 14. The derby was a huge success, with 96 anglers on the ice, 26 fish caught, and a 50/50 pot which went up…
Sunday, 22 March 2026 14:10
A cause for celebration
Talk about the perfect opportunity to give back to the community.When the directors of the Roblin District Community Foundation (RDCF) learned that the Municipality of Roblin was undertaking a project to improve accessibility at the Roblin Centennial Arena, all the directors voted to get on board.Read all about it in…
Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:41
Fusion hits the mark again
Fusion Credit Union is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Manitoba Top Employer for the seventh consecutive year. This special designation recognizes employers in Manitoba that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Check out this week’s paper to find out more.
Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:42
MP tables 'Silver Alert' bill
Raquel Dancho, Member of Parliament for Kildonan – St. Paul, has introduced legislation to establish a national framework for Silver Alerts to help locate vulnerable seniors who go missing.Bill C-263 is informed by the tragic disappearance of Earl Moberg, a Winnipeg senior living with dementia who went missing in 2023…
Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:42
Chamber holds AGM
Tuesday’s annual general meeting of the Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce may have been the shortest one ever.The AGM, which took place at the Roblin Theatre, came to order at 7:07, adjourned just 30 minutes later and included the screening of six new videos produced by Community Futures Parkland…
Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:43
MVSD budget tops $55M
With all of the numbers crunched, Mountain View School Division ratepayers can expect to pay a little bit more for education for 2026-27.At a public meeting Mar. 2, MVSD secretary-treasurer Lori Slepicka noted the division’s budget needs rose by 5.54 per cent, or $2,901,443 for total expenditures of $55,291,267 in…
Sunday, 08 March 2026 15:16
AI consultations coming
The Manitoba government is launching provincewide public consultations to confront the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), strengthen protections for personal data and ensure children and families are shielded from emerging digital threats.“AI is advancing faster than most people realize and with that speed comes real risks, especially for…
Sunday, 08 March 2026 15:17
Register for Camp Bridges
Prairie Mountain Health is organizing the 18th annual Camp Bridges, a weekend camp for bereaved children and teens. The camp will be held at Circle Square Ranch in Austin from June 5 to 7. Check out this week’s paper to find out more.
Sunday, 08 March 2026 15:18
It's fraud prevention month
The number of reported scams and frauds occurring in Manitoba continues to rise, stealing tens of millions of dollars from the wallets and bank accounts of hundreds – if not thousands – of Manitobans each year.With March being Fraud Prevention Month, the Manitoba RCMP is reminding the public that fraudsters…