A new cosmetics and beauty company has started here in the Valley and its reach is growing to international levels. Newcomer Jossy Nelson and her family came to Canada and fell in love with Swan River during a visit. This led to them finding employment, a warm welcome, and a new place to call home. As a result, Nelson chose to open up her cosmetics company, Adaluxe Cosmetics, here in the community.
“My family and I came to Canada as Irish Citizens of African descent (Nigeria) to explore Canada and gain some international experience through working in our career paths and settling into the community,” said Nelson. “On arriving in Canada, my husband had a friend who invited him to come visit them in Swan River for a few days before returning to Ireland. Upon getting to Swan River, a job opportunity opened up for my husband and he took it. Within a couple of months, my husband returned to Ireland to bring us with him to Swan River and here we are.
“As new comers to Swan River, the lovely people in the community welcomed us with an open arm of love and care and embraced us, I got my first job at the CBF School in Swan River and later moved to work at the North West Immigration Services in Swan River, where I worked as a Settlement Worker in Schools, working with immigrant children by helping them settle into the new community.”
Nelson has an extensive background, education and experience in the cosmetics and beauty industry. Not only did she learn about the creation of beauty products, but she also gained valuable experience working in the industry before creating her own line of cosmetic products.
“Adaluxe Cosmetics started as a vision and a dream, because I studied my first degree in Biological Sciences, specializing in Botany, graduated with a degree in Manufacture of Medicinal Products at Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland and culminated it with a Diploma in Beauty Therapy at the Tullamore School of Beauty, in Ireland,” said Nelson. “Through those years of learning and researching, my interest in skincare and beauty was sparked. I started thinking about how to contribute a solution to the human needs that exist within the global beauty industry.
“After graduating from the School of Beauty, I secured employment with some of the global beauty industries, like Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder, where I worked as a counter manager for some years in Ireland and gained tremendous experience. In the process of time, I engaged in research to know more about human needs that exist in the area of beauty and through my research findings, analysis and recommendations, I saw a niche that could make my products stand out in the midst of others.
“Adaluxe started because I had the entrepreneurial drive to create something,” said Nelson. “When we finally moved from Ireland to Canada, my passion for beauty increased even more, and I continued with my research, which I started a couple of years before moving to Canada. After researching the Canadian beauty industry and manufacturing companies, Adaluxe Cosmetics was born, and all our products are made in Canada.
“Adaluxe Cosmetics was launched in Swan River and since then, it has been progressively gaining ground, and we are still looking out for more opportunities to expand our distribution channel as wide as possible.
“Adaluxe Cosmetics is a premium quality brand, a one-stop shop for all skincare and makeup products,” said Nelson. “Our products are suitable for all ethnicities, all genders, all ages, all skin types and all skin tones. They are naturally derived, paraben-free, gluten-free, and animal cruelty-free.”
Nelson chose to do a brick-and-mortar storefront to open up Adaluxe Cosmetics, while still fulfilling online orders and distribution from that location.
“Adaluxe Cosmetics is currently located at 900 Main Street, beside Scales Pharmacy. Customers can come into our shop to buy products or order online from our website: www.adaluxecosmetics.com. When orders are received, we deliver locally and mail orders to distant locations across Canada and the rest of the world. Also, we do attend some trade and craft shows where we display and sell our products.
“We are currently creating awareness and letting customers and the general public know that we have distribution opportunities for businesses and individuals to sell and distribute Adaluxe Cosmetics’ premium quality products.”
Nelson is extremely grateful for the support the community has provided both upon her family’s arrival in the Valley and also for the overwhelming support with Adaluxe Cosmetics. She hopes to grow and expand her business to become a distribution one located in the Valley.
“The people in the Valley have been supportive and encouraging, and we are thankful and appreciate everyone for the support,” said Nelson. “As a small rural community, word of mouth goes far beyond. We have orders come from outside Swan River, and we are often told that their families in Swan River told them about Adaluxe skincare and beauty brand and they place orders to try the products and they keep returning for repeat orders. We are grateful. The community feels like one large family.
“We hope to source more funds, discover incentive programs, grow our production line and expand our distribution channels far and wide across Canada and beyond.”

The Swan River ice broke loose recently and with snow melt coming in fast and furious, people are reminded to avoid getting too close to the river banks.  Pictured here, the Swan River was roaring this past Sunday afternoon, as seen here, around the Swan Valley Historical Museum area.

Russell Senior Services hosted their Spring Fling and brought in the ever popular Fugitives to coax the dancers onto the new dance floor. In all, about 70 people took advantage of the free afternoon which was made possible by funding from the province of Manitoba. The attendees were treated to an afternoon lunch where the vegetable skewers and the Texas brownie (Anne MacIsaac’s recipe) were made by Bev MacIsaac and the bountiful dainties were compliments of Louise Trinder’s baking skills.

At about 6:30 pm on Tuesday April 21st, Scott Gregor, the CFO of Riding Mountain West was checking out the water flowing under the municipal road off of Hwy 83 to the entrance to the Asessippi Beach & Campground.
“I had driven down the road over the Bear Creek around 6:15 p.m, and the water was really flowing down the road and over the culvert,” Karen Goraluk said.
“Scott who works for the RM was there watching and I guess he heard a noise and ran to back his vehicle and backed it up and he was still able to get a video of the culvert letting loose and going down Bear Creek before it ended up in the Shell River where it is now.”
A few days prior, the RM, she said, had been keeping an eye on that portion of road.
“They had their back hoe there and sat there for a few hours one evening keeping the culvert clear so that the water was flowing west,” Goraluk said.
Bear Creek, Karen explained, comes all the way from the Riding Mountain National Park and winds its way down and goes through the culvert right beside Asessippi Beach & Campground and ends up in the Shell River and then into Lake of the Prairies.
“If you go to the Inglis school and head north down the provincial road just north of the school, Bear Creek has two big culverts there.”
“And all that water comes down from there plus all the runoff along the creek and it all passes past the campground.”
Although nothing of this magnitude has happened since the Goraluk family took ownership of the Asessippi Beach & Campground in 2008, Karen said she knows that a washout like this has happened in the past when the washrooms and a septic tank were demolished by the waters of Bear Creek a number of years ago.
Goraluk said she’s spoken to the RM of Riding Mountain West who have assured her that a new culvert is already on order and are hopeful they’ll receive it in time for their May long weekend opening at the campground.
In speaking to Glenda Lemcke, the CAO of the RM of Riding Mountain West, came assurances that the culvert is indeed on order and is expected to arrive within two weeks.
If for some reason, the culvert does not arrive within that time frame, the RM will come up with a plan to ensure that road will be open.
Intrigued? Pick up a copy of Russell Banner at our office or one of our fine newspaper dealers and turn to pages 1 & 2. 

BY: JENNIFER LAVIOLETTE

A new youth sports team has been established in Roblin, giving youth a chance to play basketball. The Roblin Raptors is a club basketball team started by head coach Ryan Wiesner. Assistant coaches are Danny Andres and Brandin Beasley, and the team managers are Rita Collins and Tara Martin. This team started as a result of some strong interest coming from the elementary school.
“Rita Collins was coaching the boys’ elementary school team and I was helping out a bit, while also coaching the guys at GLH,” said Roblin Raptors Head Coach Ryan Wiesner. “There seemed to be some keen players at the elementary. I also knew a few homeschooled boys who were excited to play basketball on a club team, so I put out some feelers to see what the interest would be and to my surprise, 11 guys signed up.
“We are a 14U team, whereas it’s more common to have a 15U team, so we’re playing against older competition a bit this year. There are 15U programs in Yorkton and Dauphin, as well as larger centres like Brandon, Winnipeg, Regina, etc. Sometimes other surrounding communities have programs too, but none were able to do that this season.”
The Roblin Raptors just started their first season earlier this month made their first appearance this past weekend at a tournament in Dauphin.
“Our first practice was April 6, 2026, and we’ve had two a week since then,” said Wiesner. “The boys are improving so much.
“Our first tournament was in Dauphin this past weekend, on April 18 to 19, 2026, and due to this being our first season and playing older competition, it was a true growing experience. The boys showed a ton of grit and determination and by the fourth game, they played very well.
“We all were extremely proud of their effort and were able to see them put up 43 points, and their defence improved a lot too,” said Wiesner.
There is an opportunity for a home audience to cheer on and support this new local youth basketball team next month, when they host their first tournament.
“The club basketball season is relatively short compared to other sports,” said Wiesner. “It only goes from April until the beginning of June.
“We have a home tournament planned for May 10, 2026, and we’re also going to the Club Basketball Manitoba Championships from May 22 to 24, 2026. There is also the possibility of some exhibition games coming up too. The whole point of the program is to help the players have fun and to grow and develop their skills as basketball players.
“Come on out and cheer us on May 10 at the Goose Lake High Gymnasium,” said Wiesner. “The first game is at 2 p.m. and the last one at 6:30 p.m.”

The Municipality of Roblin held its Financial Plan Hearing on April 20, 2026, with head of council Robert Misko facilitating the presentation. The municipality’s revenue for the 2026 fiscal year is estimated at $10,504,422.42. The breakdown in that revenue is as follows: $6,310,156.79 in municipal taxes and grant-in-lieu; $4,852,245 in school requisition; $1,366,952.23 transfer from accumulated surplus, and $2,827,313.40 in other revenue.
On the municipal expenses side, the municipality’s 2026 budget has allocated $925,610 for general government, $856,225 for protective services, $3,120,400 for transportation, $607,795 for environmental health, $77,600 for public health and welfare, $101,700 for environmental development, $142,400 for economic development, $883,870 for recreation and culture, $1,988,804.56 for fiscal expenses, $526,316.10 in debenture payments, $594,322.22 in Ag Tax Credits and $448.54 allowance for tax assets.
Last year, the municipality budgeted $862,840 for general government services and the actual amount spent was $789,307.50. This year has been budgeted for $925,610 and next year’s budgeted amount is forecasted to be $930,250. Some of this year’s notable expenses for general government services consist of $20,000 in Asset Retirement Obligations and $12,000 for new iPads or laptops for new council members. It also factors in staff wage increases and the cost of the upcoming municipal election in October of this year.
For the protective services portion of expenses, last year it was budgeted at $858,055 and came in at $823,016.87. This year has been budgeted for $856,255 and $873,300 for next year. Policing and fire department costs have increased slightly, so council considered that when budgeting.

Read the whole report in this week's Roblin Review on page 6.

If you are not sure which roads are flooded, washed out, impassable and closed, residents are encouraged to check the Municipality of Roblin website www.roblin.ca for current and active road closures.
The website will be maintained and kept up-to-date according to a post on the MOR Facebook page.
The Municipality may close or reopen roads at any time to ensure public safety and to protect municipal infrastructure.
Drivers are asked to respect all road closures, as travel on closed roads can create unsafe conditions and cause damage to both, vehicles and the roadway.

The Roblin Dance Club held two separate year- end dance recitals at Roblin Elementary School this past weekend.
The “Suzir’ja” recital on Saturday evening and their annual Spring Recital on Sunday afternoon.
At the “Suzir’ja” recital, the audience enjoyed Ukrainian dance performances taught by Dariya Senderewich. This year’s dance assistants were Sadie Andres and Reese Stephanow.
At the Spring Recital, spectators were treated to a variety of dance styles, including hip hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre, and ballet, taught by Bobbi Stroud, Kristyn Eftoda, Renay Mysko, Myla Keeler and Maya Wilson.
Don’t miss next week’s Review for more pictures.

With more than 130 vendors and large crowds throughout the weekend, the Dauphin’s Countryfest Business Expo was a great success.

Business Expo chair Natalie Haslund, who also serves as beverage services chair for Countryfest, was pleased with the number of vendors for this year’s event.

“There was probably an extra 20 to 30 vendors added on. Tons more crafters, crafter-plus. The attendance has been phenomenal. Our 50-50 is double from what it was last year. It’s just been a great turnout, so I’m really happy with that,” she said.

While there were plans to add more crafters to the expo, Haslund said the request from local crafters to attended was already there.

“We took it over last year from the Kinsmen and we weren’t sure what to expect. We took it over in January and only had four months,” she said.

“This year we had a year to plan for it. So there was just better planning, I think more awareness about the expo. And we were able to advertise a little bit more, as well. So we knew what to expect or what we could offer everybody.”

Last week’s snow storm kept some out-of-town vendors from the expo.

“It was just the snowfall. The only reason why some a few vendors did not show up, they were snowbound or they just couldn’t get out in time,” Haslund said, adding organizers extended the set-up time to Saturday morning to allow for that after the storm hit.

Changes were also made to accommodate the entertainment lineup, which included Bluey, Taylor Swifter and Princess Bell.

“But overall, the turnout was really good,” Haslund said.

“This year was a great success and we look forward to doing next year and seeing how we can do more.”

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet visited the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on Thursday (April 16), with students from the company presenting an excerpt of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, as well as other internationally-inspired cultural dances.