Roblin Review News
Monday, 19 June 2023 10:26
More support for Manitobans in crisis
The province is investing $2.4 million a year in a newly enhanced program to improve access to mental health assessments and crisis supports in rural and remote areas. “Stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health issues across Manitoba and Canada, and Manitobans in rural communities and First…
Sunday, 11 June 2023 12:49
MOR deals with harrassment
Council has passed a motion regarding interactions between municipal representatives and employees and the general public. The resolution states council and staff “will not tolerate harassing, demeaning, inflammatory, or defamatory behaviour by telephonic, virtual, written, or in person means and therefore that any and all of these behaviours will immediately…
Sunday, 11 June 2023 12:50
Campers not so happy
A couple from Williams Lake, BC with ties to Roblin – and a lot of their family and friends – just can’t believe the Municipality of Roblin (MOR) council said no to a request to refund their campground fees after they had to cancel a trip “home” unexpectedly. They were…
Sunday, 11 June 2023 12:51
Search comes to tragic end
The three-year plus search for Melinda Lynxleg has come to a tragic end. On Friday, June 9, Manitoba RCMP held a press conference announcing the discovery of her remains on an abandon property in San Clara and are treating the investigation as a homicide. Earlier in the week there was…
Sunday, 14 May 2023 13:59
New rules for Clear Lake
All lakes in Manitoba are at risk for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) such as zebra mussels. Sadly, some lakes in the province are already plagued with AIS, which cannot be reversed. In an effort to ensure Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) remains free of zebra mussels, a new program has…
Sunday, 14 May 2023 14:00
Chamber has a proposal
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce has made a proposal to council that the empty lot at 152 Main Street (formerly Green Acres Greenhouse) be made into a public space for the use of the community. The chamber is proposing that the gate on the lot be removed –…
Sunday, 14 May 2023 14:01
Contest back for the third year
For the third year in a row, Fusion Credit Union is proud to present “Community Infusion”, the business idea competition that infuses economic growth and prosperity into our local communities. “At Fusion, we are ‘here for good’, and to us, that means we are committed to our communities today and…
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:11
Fusion has fantastic year
The 30,000 or so members of Fusion Credit Union heard plenty of good news about their financial institution at its annual general meeting, April 19. “We had another fantastic year in 2022 with results ranging from outstanding loan growth numbers and ongoing profitability sharing with our members, to continued community…
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:13
Dancer lodged in the cells overnight
RCMP responded to report of a person unknown on a highway dancing in the rain about 11 p.m. Friday, April 18. Person admitted to taking drugs and lodged in cells for the night. To read more about what kept local police busy in the past two weeks check out this…
Sunday, 07 May 2023 15:15
LEARN Centre keeps busy
March was a very busy month at Roblin’s LEARN Centre including the launch of a beginner computer class and a new babysitting course. Nine youth took part and all obtained their certificate. T Find out what else has kept the centre busy in this issue.
Sunday, 30 April 2023 15:46
Chamber hoping to find volunteers
Many community organizations are feeling the pinch when it comes to a lack of volunteers and helping hands to make things happen. It could be another side effect of the pandemic, but it also could be a result of things changing too. Over the years, Roblin has seen a lot…
Sunday, 30 April 2023 15:47
Caldwell talks to parents Part II
You would think that with all the dangers and perils children are subject to online – the Benadryl challenge and sextortion to name a couple – the Goose Lake High gym would have been filled to the rafters for Val Caldwell’s session on tech and internet safety. But you’d be…
Sunday, 30 April 2023 15:48
Rule changes for Walleye Classic
Big fish. It’s always about who can catch the biggest fish. But changes in the fishing regulations in this province means you’ll see some operational changes to the Russell Lions Prairie Walleye Classic. Read the rest of the story in this week’s issue.
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:40
Donor's Choice canvass on this week
Just a reminder that volunteers with Roblin’s Donor’s Choice canvass are going door-to-door this week to raise funds for 15 different charities. The 2023 canvass started Monday (April 24) and continues until this Friday, April 29, the first door-to-door canvass since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic More in this…
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:41
Police have run-in with local man
RCMP members in Russell and Roblin were called to Roblin April 5 to deal with a man walking around breaking into residential garages and screaming. In total, police received six reports. Find out more in this week’s Review.