Roblin Review News
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:57
Out-of-province surgeons ready to help
Hundreds of Manitobans who are waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery will be able to access care more quickly with three new agreements recently signed by the Manitoba government. The province is partnering with Big Thunder Orthopedic Associates in Thunder Bay, ON; Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota; and…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:33
Fair weekend a busy one
The president of the Roblin Agriculture Society had a few choice words to describe this year’s fair and rodeo. And ‘busier’ was one of them. “It was busier than any of us on the board anticipated,” said an extremely satisfied and still somewhat tired Ellen Arnott in an interview Thursday.…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:35
Nabess elected chair of Roblin MMF Local
Just after the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) held its 2022 elections, all MMF Locals across the province have either held an election in their community or are in the process of having one. Recently, the Roblin MMF Local held its elections and a brand new executive – which hopes to…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:36
NWMC holds annual meeting
The Northwest Métis Council Inc. (NWMC) held its annual regional meeting in Dauphin on August 13. Executive members from 24 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). Locals in the region came in to hear about the NWMC’s year in review, projects for the future, and the launching of a new and substantial…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:23
Wendell achieving success
It has been about two years since an article appeared in the Review introducing Dr. Amy Wendell as a registered clinical psychologist who opened her private practice, Parkland Psychology & Wellness, in Russell back in 2019. A quick search of the 188 registered psychologists in Manitoba listed on mps.ca finds…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:24
Community steps up to help
People may be sick and tired of hearing about the lack of ER service in Roblin and some feel there’s nothing that can be done about it, but one rural community is proving you can do something. Grandview has had a long-standing history of fighting to keep health care strong…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:25
COPP needs volunteers
Did you know that the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) exists in Roblin?? It does and is always looking for new volunteers. If you are upset about how things may be changing in Roblin, or just want to help out your community, volunteer for COPP. Roblin is a great community…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:27
Funk crowned king again
The Roblin Agricultural Society kicked off its first Fair & Rodeo weekend since 2019 Thursday evening with its popular King Farmer contest. The competition, which featured a calcutta and nine different stations to test the skills needed on the farm these day, drew 10 competitors.
Sunday, 07 August 2022 12:26
Parking plebiscite coming
An issue that has been ongoing in the community for about five decades could finally be dealt with come October. The council of the Municipality of Roblin has decided to hold a plebiscite during this fall’s municipal elections regarding angleversus parallel parking on Main Street. Check this week's Roblin Review…
Sunday, 07 August 2022 12:27
Pyotts gearing up for music fest
Jodi Digby is hoping for a good turn out for this year’s music festival at Pyotts West Campground. The event – which would have been Pyott’s fifth annual this year if it hadn’t been for a world-wide pandemic – is set for Aug. 19 and 20 and features almost 12…
Sunday, 31 July 2022 13:23
Near miss with ER closure
More and more stories are coming out about peoples’ potentially dangerous experiences with ER closures in rural and northern communities. Many people are thinking that there’s no other choice than to accept emergency room closures in rural communities as the new normal. Most think that way, until they experience an…
Sunday, 31 July 2022 13:25
RAS gearing up for fair and rodeo
The dedicated members of the Roblin Agricultural Society are more than a little excited to be hosting the fair and rodeo after a two-year break. And while all the volunteers definitely benefitted from some time off, society president Ellen Arnott says they’re always looking for more. Get this week's Roblin…
Sunday, 31 July 2022 13:26
Scenes from the street festival
Most of Main Street was transformed into a pedestrian mall Saturday as the local chamber of commerce hosted its much-anticipated Street Fair and Summer Sidewalk Sale. The event featured plenty of attractions including craft vendors and artisans, a farmers’ market, food vendors, plenty of activities for the kiddies, live music…
Sunday, 24 July 2022 14:09
Province hopes programs will help
The Manitoba government is investing more than $5.2 million in two programs that will help address the overall staffing shortages in the province’s health-care sector as well as increase the representation of Indigenous people in this field. The programs were announced Thursday in Portage la Prairie by economic development, investment…
Sunday, 24 July 2022 14:06
He survived but Leland’s unsure others will
Many people and hospital staff are frustrated beyond belief at the restrictions and closures surrounding rural hospital emergency rooms. Both Roblin and Grandview have been hit the hardest the last go round, meanwhile other hospitals in the area are being stretched thin as they accommodate the influx of patients. There's…