Roblin
Bee losses a concern
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the loss of the number of bees across Manitoba.
Every year apiaries loose a certain number of bees over the winter months. Many attributed it to poor weather conditions, pests and it just being part of the nature of things, but there’s also a more politicized angle to this.
“This happens every year with bee numbers,” said Wendell Estate Honey owner Tim Wendell.
Read the full story in this week's Roblin Review.
Golf club holds AGM
The hiring of a new pro shop manager, a slight increase in membership fees, and three new young and enthusiastic board members highlighted the happenings at the annual general meeting of the Roblin Golf & Country Club.
The AGM was held Wednesday in the T&C Lounge with 10 members in attendance and was proceeded by a meeting of the executive.
Get the full details in this week's Roblin Review!
Rural dumps to close Saturdays
A lack of human resources has resulted in changes to the way the Municipality of Roblin operates its four rural waste disposal sites.
Effective immediately, the sites at Lake of the Prairies, Boggy Creek, Bield and Merridale will be closed Saturdays.
Check this week's Review for more!
More help for Ukraine
People are finding creative and inspiring ways to help those in Ukraine during these devastating times.
Former Roblinite, Devon Ungurain, has been using her artistic talents through her small business to help raise funds for the cause.
Check the story in this week's Roblin Review!
New summer market for Roblin
There’s a new outdoor market starting up in Roblin this season but it’s going to be quite a departure from the Roblin Farmer’s Market.
With pandemic restrictions lifted, people are looking to get out more and businesses need the support. It’s expected that tourism will be on the rise after people have been isolating, and it’s a good time to bring business into the community.
That’s what prompted local business owner Kelcey Harasen to start up the Roblin Local Market.
More details in this week's Roblin Review.
Construction set for spring
A long-awaited construction project will finally get underway this spring.
And while the new concession/washroom facility at Currey Park likely won’t be ready for the start of baseball season, it should be done by the fall.
There's lots more in this week's Roblin Review!
MOR looking for volunteers
If you’re getting a little bored with what’s on TV and are looking for a way to fill four to six hours a month, you might want to consider volunteering to be part of the municipal emergency response team.
The Municipality of Roblin is currently seeking committed volunteers who are interested in undertaking one of the positions within the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
Check this week's Review for further details!
Hillman dancers return to the stage
With pandemic restrictions lifted, Hillman Studio dancers have returned to the stage.
Recently the dancers competed in two competitions and are preparing for their year-end recital.
Check this week's Review for much more!
Chamber holds AGM
There wasn’t a lot on the agenda as the Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting via Zoom March 30.
Ten people took in the AGM including the chamber’s new office manager Lydia Steciuk who has taken over the position from Wanda Jordan.
Check this week's Roblin Review for more!
MVSD passes deficit budget
Ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will see a slight reduction in their tax bills as the board of trustees passed a 2022-23 budget focused on the learner and the learning environment, with a special emphasis on the classroom.
While this year’s budget saw an increase of almost $1.5 million in provincial funding for the coming year, an increase of 6.3 per cent, things were a little complicated because a lot of the increase did not flow through funding formula, MVSD secretary-treasurer Bart Michaleski said.
There's lots more details in this week's Roblin Review.