Editor Roblin
Water battle isn't over
The shop vacs and pumps may be put away and the basements may be drying out but the battle with high water levels is not over.
Not over by half.
Municipality of Roblin (MOR) water plant operator Jason Boguski says the pumps in Lift Station #1, near the hospital, are still running constantly and struggling to keep up.
Read this week’s Review for the whole story.
Mark arrested for gun trafficking
A former Roblin teacher, local member of Parliament and mayor of Dauphin is facing several charges in connection with a months-long investigation into firearms trafficking.
Inky Mark was charged following the execution of two search warrants, July 7.
Find out more in this week’s issue.
Possible paving scammers reported
Around 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, a report was received about a possible paving scam.
Caller did not have any details about the people; other than they were in a white truck with an Alberta plate.
Check out this week’s RCMP report for more.
FCC renews commitment
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) have announced a renewed partnership to sustain and expand the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line.
The renewed investment of $1.8 million over three years ($600,000 annually) will allow the program to continue providing tailored, no-cost mental health and crisis support to Canada's farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers.
More in this week’s issue.
Zebra mussels found in LOTP
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change has activated its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection Rapid Response Plan after zebra mussel veliger (larvae) samples were found in Lake of the Prairies.
The veligers were initally detected near the PTH #5 bridge as part of the province’s routine surveillance monitoring program.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Closure could be a long one
As the picture of the flooding situation at Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC) becomes clearer, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is expecting the hospital to remain closed for an extended period.
Initial response efforts have brought to light extensive damage to critical infrastructure, particularly in the basement. The closure will allow for proper assessments, repairs, and remediation activities to be completed.
Find out more in this week’s issue.
New role for local MP
Riding Mountain MP Dan Mazier has been appointed the Tory shadow minister for government transformation, public services, and procurement.
In his role, Mazier will hold the federal Liberal government to account on matters related to government procurements, most notably at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
Check out this week’s paper for more.
Fusion renews commitment
For two decades, Dauphin’s Credit Union Place has been a cornerstone of recreation, activity and community connection in the Parkland region.
Fusion Credit Union, a sponsor since inception in 2006, is proud to continue their commitment with a new 10-year sponsorship agreement as the exclusive naming partner of Credit Union Place.
More in this week’s issue.
Moving on up
Roblin Elementary School held its Grade 8 Farewell ceremonies June 26 to say goodbye to 37 students who are moving on to high school.
The MC for the morning was principal Mark Rathgeber.
“We really appreciated having this class of grade eights this year, and we just want to say congratulations on coming to this point of your life, you’re finally off to the big school,” he said.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Storms leave damage in their wake
Thunderstorms brought close to 140 mms of rain to the area June 28, 29 and 30 leaving flooded basements, sewer back-ups and washed-out roads in its wake. Coupled with an already high water table and super-saturated soil pretty much everywhere made things much worse than the recent flooding of the Boggy and the Shell River.
Overland flooding caused a massive landslide near Deepdale which took out the CN’s trestle bridge.
Check out the photos in this week’s paper.