Roblin Review News
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:42
The play's the thing
With the raving success of The Passover presented during Holy Week at the Evangelical Mission Church, another play is in the works to hit the stage in Roblin. Locals Bethany Brade and Jenni Johnson are co-directing another production featuring some familiar faces in the community. For the rest of the…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:31
Kris Paul hoping to clean up
Spring cleaning is a daunting task that no one looks forward to, even though we all are anxious for the arrival of a warmer season. There’s a new business in Roblin that is offering a variety of power wash services for agricultural, residential, industrial, automotive and commercial cleaning. KP Klean…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:33
Help for seniors to age safely at home
The Manitoba government is investing $3 million in two housing programs that will allow more Manitoba seniors to safely age in their homes and communities as long as they choose. The new home modification grant program will have an annual budget of $1.5 million, and provide financial assistance to seniors…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:35
Wandy taken by suprise
Many people have been announced as receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal – a commemorative medal to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. With the Queen’s passing, this medal holds even more special merit, as it will likely commemorate the longest monarch reign for…
Sunday, 16 April 2023 13:35
RBC report has implications for agriculture
According to Farmer 4.0, a new RBC report, the country could be short critical skills – data analysis, robotics and global sales, among them – that will be needed to transform the sector across a projected shortage of 123,000 agricultural workers by 2030. However, with the correct skills mix, agriculture…
Monday, 10 April 2023 10:26
Vermeylen raises concerns
A descendant of the Red River Métis and a spokesperson for the Métis Rights Coalition (MRC) says he has some serious concerns about the so-called Manitoba Métis Federation “government” and where the organization is headed. “Maybe to some people this is not serious but to me, it’s very serious,” said…
Monday, 10 April 2023 10:27
Locals to play Countryfest
Two local musicians will have a chance to play at one of Canada’s largest country musical festivals this year. Kris Paul and Becky Lou Martin are set to play at Countryfest this summer. Both artists have been finding the balance between everyday life and music. Read all about it in…
Monday, 10 April 2023 10:28
Enhancments for Glad Lake
As spring approaches, Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement (SVSFE) is more excited than usual. Back in February, SVSFE technicians and volunteers partnered with Manitoba Fisheries staff to complete a “one of a kind” fish habitat improvement project at Glad Lake. “Glad Lake is an oligotrophic lake (lakes which generally host…
Sunday, 02 April 2023 12:22
Chamber holds AGM
The Roblin District Chamber of Commerce held its AGM March 24 and it was, as they say, short, sweet and to the point. About 45 people turned out at the Life & Art Centre for the evening, which included pizza and a beer tasting and the musical stylings of Amy…
Sunday, 02 April 2023 12:25
Outfitters lose their licences
Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development is advising that outfitting licences of two resource tourism operators in the Grandview area have been cancelled. The move comes after a lengthy investigation led by the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service along with Canadian and American wildlife investigators. Find out why in this issue.
Sunday, 02 April 2023 12:28
Wowchuk wins nod uncontested
Election time is just around the corner and many political parties are lining up and announcing their candidates for certain ridings. The Swan River constituency’s Progressive Conservative (PC) Association held its candidate selection meeting March 30 in Swan River at the Westwood Inn where MLA Rick Wowchuk won an uncontested…
Sunday, 26 March 2023 14:38
Handivan costs too high
A Roblin man who uses the Handivan three times a week to receive life-saving dialysis at the Russell Health Centre says the rate he’s being charged for the trips is excessive. “Last year it cost me nearly $21,000,” said Tom Wilson, who recently met with municipal council to discuss a…
Sunday, 26 March 2023 14:39
Trustees pass budget
Mountain View School Division has budgeted for a small deficit for the 2023-24 school year to leave current programming intact. The budget was passed March 21 at a special meeting of the board. “We faced many uncertainties in the preparation and finalization of the 2023-2024 operating budget. This made the…
Sunday, 26 March 2023 14:40
Sextortion investigated
RCMP have investigated a report of sextortion. Person had sent nude photos to someone they thought was real, but it was a scam. Person was told to buy gift cards or the pictures would become public. No money was lost. Please do not send naked photos of yourself to anyone…
Monday, 20 March 2023 09:02
Family mortified by move to Shoal Lake
The family of a Roblin woman who worked tirelessly to raise funds for the hospital and personal care home is absolutely mortified that mom can’t get a room in Crocus Court. “We just can’t believe it,” said son-in-law John Titanich. “Especially after all that she’s done for this community.” Read…