Roblin Review News
Monday, 02 December 2024 10:00
Local talents honoured
Maybe it’s all those years strumming a guitar and serenading your friends around the campfire as a teen – but one thing is certain – there’s some darned good musical artists here on this west side of the province. Over the last few years, area artists like Binscarth’s JR Charron…
Monday, 02 December 2024 10:01
Varsity Raiders come home with bronze
Goose Lake High’s Varsity Raiders have come home with bronze from the provincial AA volleyball championships in Morris. The Raiders finished third in pool play with a 2-2 record to set up a berth in the quarter finals. Details in this week’s Review.
Monday, 02 December 2024 10:01
MOR hosts ratepayer's meeting
Road matters accounted for most of the discussion at a ratepayer’s meeting held Nov. 18 hosted by the Municipality of Roblin.The three-hour long meeting took place at the Community Centre with about 30 people in attendance, and more on line, with road matters taking up almost half of that time.…
Sunday, 24 November 2024 14:39
Accelerated ECE program coming
If you’re thinking of working at a daycare, Brandon’s Assiniboine College is offering an accelerated Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program starting on Jan. 7, 2025. Through the college’s ECE Accelerated Mentorship program, students attend classes two days per week while gaining hands-on experience working at an early learning centre…
Sunday, 24 November 2024 14:40
COs assisted
Roblin RCMP were called out in the evening of Nov. 9 to assist Manitoba Conservation Officers who had a quad run from them. Quad was ditched and the suspects were on foot. RCMP had the drone operator attend. While searching, a vehicle attended the area and attempts were made to…
Sunday, 24 November 2024 14:41
JV Raiders win provincials
Goose Lake High’s JV Raiders have come home with a provincial volleyball championship. The Raiders, ranked #1 going in to the tournament in Winnipeg, went undefeated over the weekend to capture gold. Details in this week’s Review.
Sunday, 24 November 2024 14:42
Local immigration initiative launched
The Manitoba government has announced a three-year West-Central Immigration Initiative pilot project that would see the government partner with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation to support west-central Manitoba employers. It is estimated the region will need 240 to 300 people to address labour shortages within the next three…
Sunday, 17 November 2024 14:59
Community, PMH talk health care
Officials with Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) were in town Wednesday to offer some reassurance to the Municipality of Roblin (MOR), local healthcare workers, and members of the community’s clinic and doctor recruitment boards as the community faces life with only one doctor. While staffing shortages and emergency department closures have…
Sunday, 17 November 2024 15:00
More kudos for Keown
The awards for Roblin’s own Ryan Keown just keep on coming. Already a Manitoba Country Music Association multi-award winner, Keown picked up two more at this year’s award show held Nov. 10 at Club Regent in Winnipeg. Find out what awards he won this time around.
Sunday, 17 November 2024 15:01
Safer neighbourhoods coming?
The Manitoba government has unveiled its new public safety strategy, creating a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions. “Manitobans know that to see real change we must address crime and the causes of crime,” said justice minister Matt Wiebe of the “Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns” public safety strategy.…
Sunday, 17 November 2024 15:03
Bad bear behaviour
By the time this article goes to press, the temperatures should be consistently below zero, and I may even be waxing my skis for the first outings of the season. I will also, with any luck, be able to take down our electric fence. It was a summer of interesting…
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:38
STARS 50/50 launches here
The “Lottery that Goes Above and Beyond” is making its way eastward with the launch of Lucky STARS 50/50 in Manitoba. From now until Dec. 31, 2024, Manitobans can get their STARS Lottery 50/50 tickets for the chance to win up to $300,000 and help save lives at the same…
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:39
Fusion signs on as partner
The City of Brandon and Fusion Credit Union have signed an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to drive community development and economic growth in Brandon. The City of Brandon has forged a partnership with Fusion Credit Union, CIB, and the Province of Manitoba, focusing on essential water and…
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:40
November is radon action month
A new nation-wide study has found exposure to radon is on the rise and continues to be a critical public health concern. The study, released Oct. 23, is the first update on radon exposure in Canada since 2012. Want to know more? Check out this week’s issue.
Thursday, 07 November 2024 14:41
LAC Christmas concert a go
After having to cancel the Life and Art Centre (LAC) Christmas Chorus concert earlier this fall, the LAC committee is very pleased to announce the show will go on. But in a slightly different format. “We got a lot of feedback from area residents that were disappointed by the news,” …