Roblin Review News
Sunday, 23 July 2023 15:20
Ratepayer's offer rejected
Local resident Ken Kahut says he couldn’t believe the Municipality of Roblin’s response to a recent concern he brought up. Kahut says he approached the municipality about what he felt was an issue at the former turn-off to the Rickers subdivision at Lake of the Prairies. Find out what Ken…
Sunday, 16 July 2023 11:44
COs remove ice shack, charge owner
On Apr. 7, conservation officers from the Roblin area located an ice shelter on Lake of the Prairies seven days after the legal date they are allowed to be on the lake. There were hundreds of shelters on the ice over the winter and this one, an old camper trailer,…
Sunday, 16 July 2023 11:45
Wallet reported stolen
In the afternoon of July 11, RCMP in Roblin received a report of a lost wallet. The person later located in their vehicle between the seats. Want to know more? Check out this week’s RCMP report.
Sunday, 16 July 2023 11:46
Cannabis store opening soon
Local marijuana and CBD oil users will soon be able to shop right at home. Adam and Dylan Carritt of Prairie Trichomes – trichomes are the resin glands of pot plants that contain THC, CBD and other cannabinoids – are in the final stages of setting up the firm’s third…
Monday, 10 July 2023 09:45
RES bids Grade 8s a fond farewell
Students, staff and well-wishers gathered June 29 in the RES gym to bid the Grade 8 class of 2022-23 a fond farewell. After the singing of O Canada and a reading of the Mountain View School Division treaty acknowledgement, principal Mark Rathgeber welcomed and thanked all the guests for taking…
Monday, 10 July 2023 09:46
School improving access
Goose Lake High (GLH) is getting some much needed upgrades to make the school more accessible for people with disabilities and mobility restrictions. The renovations include the installation of a grooming room, staff washroom upgrade, janitor room upgrade and wheelchair lift installation. Want to know more? Check out this week’s…
Monday, 10 July 2023 09:47
RCMP called out to keep the peace
About 4 p.m. on June 17, RCMP received a report from Motor Carrier Enforcement in town who were dealing with a person who didn’t like it. Members attended to keep the peace. Find out what’s been keeping police busy in this week’s issue.
Monday, 10 July 2023 09:48
Family makes a public plea
The communities of Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, San Clara and Roblin have been spiraling since the discovery of Melinda Lynxleg’s body was found on a property in San Clara last month. The news has sent shock throughout the communities and now many unanswered questions are floating around. Read all about it…
Monday, 03 July 2023 14:07
Men plead guilty to hunting offenses
Two incidents that took place in the Roblin area are among the concluded cases of this month’s Manitoba Conservation Officer Service update from Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development. On May 18, two men pleaded guilty to hunting at night with lights in the Roblin area and each received $4,000…
Monday, 03 July 2023 14:12
New librarian on staff
There is a new face behind the checkout desk at the Roblin and District Library. Holly Hart-Harder has accepted the position as the new branch librarian, after Myrtle Chase announced her retirement last month. Hart-Harder grew up in the Winnipeg area and then moved to Roblin while raising her children.…
Monday, 26 June 2023 09:39
Locals celebrate NIPD
The Roblin Métis Local, in partnership with the San Clara/Boggy Creek Métis Local and the Shell River Métis Association, hosted a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Wednesday evening at the curling rink. The festivities began with opening prayers and greetings and a tasty supper featuring stew and bannock. Check out…
Monday, 26 June 2023 09:42
Foundation hands out cash
There were smiles all around as the Roblin District Community Foundation held its annual grants evening and AGM Thursday (June 22). A total of 16 grants were awarded worth a total of $52,068. Want to know more? Check out this week’s issue.
Monday, 26 June 2023 09:43
Another record year for Parkway
The Parkway Co-op has had another good year. Twenty members gathered virtually Tuesday (June 20) for Parkway’s 77th annual general meeting, celebrating another successful year of operation.After some housekeeping items, president Sean Keeler opened the meeting with a report from the board of directors.Want to know more? Pick up this…
Monday, 19 June 2023 10:24
Librarian turns the page
The Roblin and District Library will soon see a new face behind the checkout desk. Roblin Branch Librarian Myrtle Chase is retiring from her duties after serving 18 years in her role. Chase has always been an incredibly outgoing and friendly community member, and she was perfect in her role…
Monday, 19 June 2023 10:25
No body, just a blanket
On June 4 about 8:30 in the evening, the Roblin RCMP detachment received a call of a dead body wrapped in a blanket on the shoulder of the highway near Bield. Members quickly attended and it was just a blanket on the side of the road. Nothing was located in…