Roblin Review
March 21, 2023
Great day at Langan Lake
The San Clara/Boggy Creek Métis Local held its annual Langan Lake Fish Derby Sunday, March 12 with a decent number of anglers out to vie for the first prize of $1,000 for the longest fish, $300 for the second longest fish; and the third prize of $50 for the shortest catch of the day.
There was also a 50/50 draw which was won by Heather Bouvier who picked up $482.50. Some 200 people turned out for the afternoon with 187 holes sold.
Find out who took home the prizes in this week's Review.
Troxler wins Men's
There was no defending champion in the first event in the 2023 version of Roblin’s annual Men’s Bonspiel.
The spiel returned after its Covid induced hiatus March 9 to 11 with 14 rinks taking to the ice at the curling rink with Werner Troxler running Greg Clark out of rocks to take the first event.
More details and pics of the winning rinks in this issue.
We're losing more to scammers
Consumers are chasing an enemy that stays one step ahead. As awareness and education of fraud prevention grows, so do the tricks fraudsters employ. As much as we’d like to think we’re too wise to fall prey to their lies, the numbers show us otherwise.
The 2022 BBB Risk Report reveals consumers are losing more money and becoming more susceptible to scams.
Want to know more? Check out this week’s Review.
Goodbye to Lenny
Retirement is something many look forward to, as a chance to do those things a person just doesn’t have time for when working full-time.
Len Addis, his last day of work was March 11, has hung his hat up at the Roblin Liquor Mart after 30 years of service. Addis was a natural when it came to working in the public, so the job was suited to his skill set.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.
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 the rest of the story in this week’s Review.
March 14, 2023
Gryba repeats
It took three years – thanks to Covid – for Karen Gryba’s Grandview foursome to defend their title as Roblin Ladies Bonspiel champs.
But that’s exactly what they did in the 2023 version played out March 2 to 4 at the curling rink.
Check out the details in this week’s Review.
Hefty fine for speeding in 50 k/ph zone
RMCPolice ticketed a driver for speeding on Highway 83 Wednesday afternnon.
The driver was clocked going 184 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. Ticket issued was worth $495.
Find out more in this week’s RCMP briefs.
MFF holds treaty meeting in Dauphin
The Northwest Métis Council hosted a consultation meeting with its citizens regarding the Red River Métis Self-government Recognition and Implementation Treaty, March 4 in Dauphin.
The meeting gave Métis citizens a chance to add their input to the coming changes as a result of the Treaty, which was agreed to in July, 2021.
Read all about it in this week’s issue.