Roblin Review News
Sunday, 16 October 2022 15:56
Smirnovs move on
LEARN Coordinator Arla Livingston has submitted an article telling us ow Roblin Forest Products and the community got involved with helping refugees from the war in Ukraine come to Canada. One of the families we were expecting chose to remain in Poland while the Smirnov family moved on to Vernon,…
Friday, 07 October 2022 10:32
Fierce Female Hockey Camps win top FCU prize
Fierce Female Hockey Camps (FFHC) just launched in the summer 2022 and held its first sold out and all female hockey camp in Brandon this past June. On Tuesday (Oct. 4), the venture was named the winner of Fusion Credit Union’s second annual Community Infusion competition – the finals of…
Friday, 07 October 2022 10:34
It's Fire Prevention Week
Roblin Fire & Rescue has teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9 to 15). This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to…
Friday, 07 October 2022 10:35
Suspicious peeping people reported
RCMP in Roblin received a report on Sept. 24 of suspicious people looking in shop windows. Members attended immediately and viewed the surveillance, patrols were made with no luck. Caller called back the next day to let police know that it was his neighbours talking to the shop cat. For…
Friday, 07 October 2022 10:36
PMH AGM set for Oct. 26
Prairie Mountain Health is inviting the public to take part in its online, interactive annual general meeting coming up this month. The Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Details in this week’s issue.
Friday, 07 October 2022 10:37
Province's finances shaping up
Despite the challenges and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on economies around the world, Manitoba’s finances actually improved over earlier projections. “Last year showed a strong economic recovery, with a low unemployment rate and markedly improved consumer demand,” noted finance minister Cameron Friesen in releasing…
Sunday, 02 October 2022 12:26
Sipie's in Pow Wow Pitch finals
Indigenous business owner Dakota Sipie from Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve has landed his company, Sipie’s Mobile Wash as a finalist in Pow Wow Pitch. Sipie recently made his pitch to the panel of six judges virtually, where he was asked a variety of questions. Find out more in this week’s issue.
Sunday, 02 October 2022 12:27
MLAs back on the job
MLAs went back to work for the fall legislative session Wednesday and the government says it is focusing on the priorities of Manitobans. “Our government is united and ready to continue working hard for all Manitobans,” said government house leader Kelvin Goertzen. Want to know more? Check out this week’s…
Sunday, 02 October 2022 12:28
More seats for new veterinarians
The Manitoba government is expanding an interprovincial agreement (IPA) with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan to provide increased annual funding for the acceptance of an additional five Manitoba students per year. The news was announced by education, skills and immigration minister Jon Reyes…
Saturday, 24 September 2022 14:19
No shortage of candidates
Local ratepayers will have some choices to make in next month’s municipal elections. Elections will be taking place in Grandview Municipality, the RM of Riding Mountain West and the Municipality of Roblin. A plebiscite is being held in the Municipality of Roblin regarding angle vs. parallel parking on Main Street.…
Saturday, 24 September 2022 14:20
Love Bomb hitting the stage at RES
The Northwest Métis Council has formed a partnership with Mountain View School Division (MVSD) and is bringing in a production called Love Bomb. The play, staged by Shameless Hussy Productions, is an uncensored and realistic take on how a predator can lure someone in to be trafficked by using ‘love…
Saturday, 24 September 2022 14:21
First Nation signs agreement
Minegoziibe Anishinabe (MA), also known as Pine Creek First Nation, has signed a legally binding agreement with the Province of Manitoba and Louisiana Pacific. This came in light of a lawsuit filed by MA against the provincial government and the timber company. The new agreement settles the lawsuit and provides…
Saturday, 24 September 2022 14:21
Take your keys and lock your doors
Police would like to remind everyone in town to please take the keys out of your vehicle when going inside, and lock your vehicle doors all the time. Locking your vehicle doors is the first deterrent for thieves. Read about this and more in this week’s RCMP Report.
Sunday, 18 September 2022 12:40
Food bank opens for 30th season
Many people are faced with rising costs and just not earning a living wage to make ends meet. One community program has been providing assistance locally to ensure that no family in Roblin goes hungry. The Roblin Food Bank has opened up for its 30th season after again closing for…
Sunday, 18 September 2022 12:41
ECCCC holds seventh annual Walk of Hop
Over the second weekend in September, the Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee held its seventh annual Walk of Hope in Russell raising $71,000 for the project. With the announcement in May that the province would be kicking in ‘the difference’, it’s hoped that the need for another Walk of Hope…