Roblin Review News
Monday, 17 August 2026 10:13
IFD gets new fire skid
The Manitoba government has partnered with GlobalMedic, an Ontario-based humanitarian charity, to help identify priority fire departments and co-ordinate the donation and delivery of fire skids to fire departments across the province.The Inglis Fire Department was one of 32 departments to benefit from the donation.Read all about it in this…
Monday, 17 August 2026 10:14
Huddle offers help for young people
Huddle is a free, youth-focused organization that provides trauma-informed and culturally safe health and wellness services for young people aged 12 to 29. Russell is proud to be the first rural community in Manitoba to pilot the Huddle model as a satellite of Brandon, working in partnership with Huddle Brandon,…
Monday, 17 August 2026 10:14
New Friendly's fully open
After months of planning, fundraising, waiting for permits and prep work, Friendly’s Grocery Co-op in Inglis is fully open for business.Friendly’s offers groceries, fresh produce, a deli with made to order sandwiches and pizza, a liquor vendor, tobacco, Blue Moon water and ice, frozen food, pet food, bakery items and…
Monday, 17 August 2026 10:15
Friends you never forget
A group of high school jocks who first got together for a party at Hilland’s Cabin at Madge Lake way back in the ‘70s celebrated over the August 14 weekend 50 continuous years of getting together. The boys, who attended Roblin Collegiate Institute and played for the Raiders volleyball and…
Monday, 17 August 2026 10:16
MOR HOC responds
Municipality of Roblin’s head of council Robert Misko has released a statement regarding concerns and criticism directed toward him and council.The statement was made in response to posts made on a new private Facebook page callend Roblin Town Square. Check out the transcript of his statement in this week’s Review.
Monday, 10 August 2026 09:33
Prize fraud reported
Fans of senior hockey in Roblin will be getting the chance to cheer again.The Northstars are icing a team in the Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) for the 2026-2027 season 13 years after they last hit the ice.
Monday, 10 August 2026 09:41
Rooted in Roblin awards luncheon held
The Municipality of Roblin hosted a luncheon and awards ceremony Wednesday in the Sapphire Room at the Community Centre for its first-ever “Rooted in Roblin” home grounds competition.Rooted in Roblin was launched after council decided to take a local approach to beautification efforts rather than taking part in the Hudson…
Monday, 10 August 2026 09:41
Fair and rodeo a success
The 107th version of the Roblin Agcricultural Society’s annual Fair & Rodeo was another huge success with record attendance numbers.“Around 1,400 crossed the gates on Saturday and Sunday plus whoever came on the free admittance days,” noted Society president Dean Chescu in what could be his final year in the…
Monday, 10 August 2026 09:42
Stars to shine again
Fans of senior hockey in Roblin will be getting the chance to cheer again.The Northstars are icing a team in the Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) for the 2026-2027 season 13 years after they last hit the ice.Read all about it in this week’s issue.
Monday, 10 August 2026 09:43
Check your elms
Local landscaper Peter Wyss is advising residents of Roblin to check their elm trees for signs of Dutch elm disease (DED). He says while there are not as many elms in town as there are Manitoba maples, there are still quite a few and many are dead or dying. Check…
Friday, 31 July 2026 10:22
Fusion supports grads
Thirty-six local high school students across 11 communities are one step closer to achieving their educational goals thanks to Fusion Credit Union’s annual scholarship program. This year, Fusion is awarding a total of $18,000 in scholarships, with each recipient receiving $500 for post-secondary education.More in this week’s Review.
Friday, 31 July 2026 10:23
Repairs underway and complicated
Getting Dauphin Regional Health Centre back up and running is not as simple as plugging in a generator and firing up the x-ray machines.Prairie Mountain Health CEO Treena Slate said all systems in the hospital are intertwined and operating such a facility requires a significant amount of power.Read all about…
Friday, 31 July 2026 10:23
AAWD hosts open house
The Assiniboine West Watershed District (AWWD) hosted open houses at Prairie Lake Lodge and the Roblin Golf & Country Club Tuesday and Wednesday to get some local input to help guide its future planning and conservation efforts in the Shell River watershed.On hand for the open house were Kylie Plett,…
Friday, 31 July 2026 10:24
King Farmer contest kicks off the fair
The annual Roblin Agricultural Society Fair & Rodeo kicked off Thursday evening with the King Farmer Royal Family edition, a popular event for competitors and fair goers alike. And it was a great night for it as a light breeze offered some relief from the day’s heat and humidity. This…
Sunday, 26 July 2026 10:45
More info about flood payments
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is providing additional information about financial assistance available to municipalities, homeowners, tenants and other individuals affected by flooding between June 6 and July 1. To speed up payments for individuals with basement flooding, MTI’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO) is using a Rapid Residential Assessment Model…