Roblin Review News
Monday, 27 November 2023 09:37
Gambler funds new foundation
The Smellie Block in Russell – the home of Gambler First Nation’s admin offices – was the setting of a historic announcement Nov. 10 as Gambler First Nation announced a million-dollar donation to its newly inaugurated John James Tanner Legacy Foundation through the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba.…
Monday, 27 November 2023 09:38
Throne speech outlines new plan
The Manitoba government, joined by community leaders from across the province, laid out its plan Tuesday to work together, strengthen health care, lower costs for families and grow the province’s low-carbon economy in the speech from the throne. “Today is a new day in our province,” said Premier Wab Kinew.…
Monday, 27 November 2023 09:39
House brings entrepreneur home
When Melissa Taylor found out “Ted the Barber’s” house and detached barber shop were up for sale, she made an offer on the property as soon as she was able to. Taylor had been living and working in Edmonton – Covid forced her to quit her eyebrow microblading business in…
Monday, 27 November 2023 09:40
Larsen heading for Vegas again
Winning a world championship is never easy. In rodeo, it takes amazing athletic feats and a little bit of luck. Orin Larsen has been close to claiming that Montana Silversmiths gold buckle. In 2019, he finished just behind titlist Clayton Biglow. Three years prior to that, he was third in…
Sunday, 19 November 2023 15:28
Otters making a comeback
Given a sudden spate of sightings this fall, otters are the subject of this month’s article.As an example, in early November, Rae and I were out for a skate on a nearby lake when far off in the distance we spotted a trio of otters. They were slipping and sliding…
Sunday, 19 November 2023 15:30
Task force's work comes to an end
The Manitoba government is taking steps to conclude the work of the Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force (DSRTF), redirecting focus and funding back to public health-care delivery with priority investments in public surgeries and diagnostics. “Manitobans deserve to get surgeries and diagnostic tests right here in Manitoba and our…
Sunday, 19 November 2023 15:32
Be kind to those in need
RCMP respond to several mental health calls, six mental health calls so far in the month of November, five in the month of October in the Roblin area. These calls are likely to go up during the holiday season. If you see someone struggling, or sad, or depressed, have the…
Sunday, 19 November 2023 15:33
MOR passes new animal control bylaw
Council has passed a new bylaw to regulate and control animals in the urban and rural areas of the municipality. The bylaw replaces legislation passed in 2015 and identifies and lists a number of restricted animals which are not permitted anywhere in the municipality. Find out more in this week’s…
Monday, 13 November 2023 10:21
Shoppers duped by fake ads
With many people about to start holiday shopping, along with searching for that perfect gift comes finding deals or bargains on those top-demand items on peoples’ wish lists. Stores started the whole Black Friday bonanza of deals, by copying our American counterparts, but now retailers have taken it to another…
Monday, 13 November 2023 10:22
ACC offering CCA course here
Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is bringing a learning opportunity to Roblin. In an effort to train more Child Care Assistants (CCA), an accelerated CCA course is going to be running in Roblin in January. “This is the first time we have hosted the CCA program in Roblin through our rural…
Monday, 13 November 2023 10:23
POW shares his story
Private James “Jimmy” Moar was born in Crane River in 1915, and was one of 15 children. He moved to Swan River after completing grade five, to work, and then back to Crane River. In 1941, James and his brother, John, walked over 160 kilometers to Swan River to enlist…
Monday, 13 November 2023 10:24
We remember
Roblin Branch #24 of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Sergeant-at-Arms Bernie Kozmeniuk leads the Colour Party to begin this year’s Remembrance Day services held Saturday at the Community Centre. This year’s service of remembrance was especially poignant with the passing on Oct. 30 of the Roblin district’s last surviving World War…
Monday, 13 November 2023 10:25
Women's wellness clinic opening
Women in Roblin are now going to have the option of going to the Roblin Clinic to see a physician who can assist them strictly with women’s health issues only. Dr. Jenilee Misko will be offering a Women’s Wellness Clinic in the community starting this month. Misko saw the need…
Sunday, 05 November 2023 13:00
Driving on closed roads is illegal
Did you know that it is now illegal to drive on the roads when they are closed?? Road conditions can be checked on 511 mobile app, by calling 511, by following MBGovRoads on Twitter or visiting the 511 website on line. If you drive on a closed highway, you could…
Sunday, 05 November 2023 13:01
PMH holds AGM
Staff recruitment and retention is the top priority for Prairie Mountain Health. That was the main message from PMH CEO Brian Schoonbaert Wednesday as the regional health authority held its annual general meeting via Zoom. Read all about the AGM in this week’s Review.