Roblin Review News
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:43
Recognition ceremony held
A large crowd of dignitaries, local groups and representatives, health care staff and residents were on hand Tuesday, May 3 to take part in a formal recognition ceremony that highlighted the plan to proceed with expanding the Russell Health Centre Chemotherapy Unit. Deputy Premier Cliff Cullen, on behalf of Premier…
Monday, 09 May 2022 09:42
New owner at the bakery
The new owner of Roblin’s Parkland Bakery and Pastry Shop comes from a long line of bakers. Wes Riedstra was born in the Netherlands and came to Canada in 2005 with his parents who settled in the Carman area and opened the Carman Bakery and Pastry Shop. Get all the…
Monday, 02 May 2022 10:05
Province wants to hear from seniors
The Manitoba government is reaching out across the province to listen, learn and work collaboratively with seniors towards the development of a plan that will support older Manitobans to live as independently as they wish in their own homes for as long as it is safe to do so. “Older…
Monday, 02 May 2022 10:00
Cemetery committee holds AGM
The Roblin and District Cemetery committee held its annual general meeting for 2021 March 14 in the meeting room of the Community Centre. The AGMs for years 2019 and 2020 were also recapped at this meeting as both were respectfully cancelled at their due dates because of Covid-19 restrictions. Find…
Monday, 02 May 2022 09:59
More than the budget discussed
It was supposed to be all about the budget. But Thursday’s public meeting to discuss the Municipality of Roblin’s 2022 Financial Plan gave both council and ratepayers in attendance the opportunity to ask ‘What’s going on with Prairie Mountain Health?’. And what, if anything, we can do about it. Get…
Monday, 25 April 2022 09:32
150 Committee hosting Rumble street dance
The local committee formed to celebrate Manitoba’s 150th birthday is gearing up to celebrate this summer. The “Roblin Celebrates Manitoba 150” Committee was planning a Doc Walker concert for the summer of 2020 but the pandemic forced the cancellation of that event. Check this week's Review for more!
Monday, 25 April 2022 09:30
Province asks for help to monitor avian flu
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) has confirmed the presence of avian influenza in two different wild bird samples in Manitoba. Samples from several snow geese were collected in southwestern Manitoba near Waskada and a single sample from a bald eagle was collected in the Dauphin area. There's more in…
Monday, 25 April 2022 09:29
Fusion holds live AGM
Despite a year of challenges and changes, 2021 was another successful year for Fusion Credit Union. Fusion held its annual general meeting – live in Roblin and online in Brandon, Dauphin and Hamiota – to reflect on the past year and to celebrate its “outstanding performance”, in the words of…
Monday, 18 April 2022 08:45
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…
Monday, 18 April 2022 08:43
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!
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:51
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!
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:49
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!
Monday, 11 April 2022 08:48
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…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:17
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…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:15
Roblin ER services suspended again
Prairie Mountain Health has announced another temporary suspension of emergency services at the Roblin Health Centre. Until further notice, there will be no emergency services available in Roblin from Monday to Friday. Check this week's Review for more.