Roblin Review News
Sunday, 10 May 2026 11:40
Pool opening soon
The countdown is on! In less than a month, the Roblin Pool will officially open for another unforgettable summer season! From public swimming and swimming lessons to aqua fitness, senior swims, adult swims, and exciting special events – we are ready to make Summer 2026 our best season yet!Read all…
Sunday, 10 May 2026 11:41
Story of Gleneden School continues
This is the second part of an article by former area resident and artist Michael Yakimishyn of Winnipeg that tells the story of the one-room Gleneden School he attended. Part two begins in 1943 in includes his memories of his school years.Pick up a copy of this week’s Review for…
Sunday, 10 May 2026 11:42
Cottage Cove homeowners concerned
Residents of the Cottage Cove housing development at the Asessippi Ski Resort are raising concerns about a proposed gravel pit in their backyard.Cottage Cove sits directly south of the pit proposed in a Conditional Use application to the RM of Riding Mountain – dated August 23, 2025 – by Russell…
Sunday, 10 May 2026 11:44
New face in the Chamber office
The new executive director of the Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to helping the community in a different way.Since relocating to Roblin from Winnipeg about five years ago, Suzanne McSkimming has tried really hard to be community-minded and has been “volunteering for absolutely everything”.Read all about…
Monday, 04 May 2026 09:48
Don't fall for speeding ticket scam
There have been a few people call the office with regards to a text message they received from Justice Manitoba with regards to paying an outstanding ticket with a link. This is a fraud! Please do not click the link. Check out this week’s RCMP Report for more.
Monday, 04 May 2026 09:49
Review cartoonist wins award
Patrick LaMontagne, an editorial cartoonist whose work appears in the Roblin Review and in newspapers across Canada, has been awarded third place in the 26th World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Contest.The contest is organized by World Press Freedom Canada, a national organization that advocates for press freedom.More in…
Monday, 04 May 2026 09:50
Winnipeg artist tells story of the Gleneden School
Like the iconic prairie grain elevator, the rural elementary school has vanished from the Western Canadian landscape. It has been almost 55 years since rural municipal by-laws in Manitoba were executed to legally declare the rural elementary school a non-entity. In 1967 this legal process to dissolve rural elementary school…
Monday, 04 May 2026 09:52
Daughter hosts run for mom
In February of 2021 the area was shocked at the sudden passing of Karen Fingas, a mother of four young children and much loved LPN at the Russell Personal Care Home, just eight days after her diagnosis of stomach cancer. Now, after hearing Terry Fox’s older brother Fred talk at…
Monday, 04 May 2026 09:53
MOR launches beautification awards program
The Municipality of Roblin has launched a new “Rooted in Roblin” home grounds beautification award program.The initiative is open to all residents of the municipality – rural and in town – and offers prizes for the top three winners in eight categories.Read all about it in this week’s Review.
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Two Recitals Held
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…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Spring road closures in Municipality of Roblin
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…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Washed out roads and dislodged culverts
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerAt 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…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Municipality of Roblin unveils its 2026 Financial Plan
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…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 06:00
Showcase Held - Hillman Dance Studio
Hillman Dance Studio finished off the Dance season by presenting their 13th Annual Showcase on April 19th. Hillman has 104 students ranging in age from 3 to 18. 56 dancers in Roblin and 48 in Churchbridge, SK.Teaching this year, were Giny Hillman, Jessie Laroche, Danica Bowley, Tori McGinnis, Michaela Alyward…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 06:00
Young entrepreneurs at EMC
Harvest Hill Homeschool Co-op wrapped up their Junior Achievement financial literacy class called “A Business of Our Own” this past week. In this class 9 to 14 year old's were learning the basics of how to write a business plan. They were able to apply these skills to their own…