There’s a new solution to some of the long patient wait times in rural Manitoba hospitals, but it’s not coming in the form of more physicians.

A new virtual service called Q-Doc recently launched in Manitoba and it’s providing people the opportunity to connect with a physician 24/7. The goal of Q-Doc is to eliminate long patient wait times and unneeded emergency room visits.

Check out one local woman’s virtual visit to a Q-Doc in this week’s issue.

Roblin’s Parkland Bakery and Pastry Shop is playing a key role in the return of the much-loved KUB bread to the marketplace.

Winnipeg’s iconic KUB Bakery closed its doors this past November after almost 100 years in business due to a combination of factors including the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine driving up grain prices which increased the price of flour, and major equipment breakdowns.

Find out how it came about it in this week’s Review.

The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses.

But the common cold is not the only health issue that presents itself most often when the mercury drops.

Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.

The province is investing some $1.7 million as part of its plan to revitalize the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service.

“As part of our government’s commitment to revitalizing the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service, these investments will provide better equipment and technology so our officers can effectively and safely work in rural and remote areas of the province,” said Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt, the minister responsible for the service.

Find out more in this week’s issue.

The Municipality of Riding Mountain West and G & G Western Development are working together to bring a much needed senior housing, with better conditions for country living.

This would meet the demand for quality retirement offer accommodation, to meet the same type of accommodations offered in the city at half the price.

Check out G & G’s advertorial in this issue.

Growing up in a family business is an experience all its own and for the family of Ephrem and Irma Carriere, it was so much more than a way of life, especially during the holiday season.

All of their 15 children have fond memories of their parent’s grocery store in San Clara, especially during Christmas, which they have relayed through their sister, Adrienne for this story.

Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.

The Roblin RCMP detachment received a call at 12:13 p.m. on Dec. 2 about a semi stuck on Highway 5 at Lake of the Prairies. Not sure what drivers want police to do about this when this happens. It was daylight, visibility was fine. Manitoba Highways were called.

Driver inched up the hill slowly and was on his way.

Check out this week’s RCMP report for more from the detachment’s files.

Council of the Municipality of Roblin held its inaugural meeting Nov. 7 and made its appointments to boards and commissions for a one-year term or until a successor is appointed.

Council also made its citizens appointments at a subsequent meeting.

Find out who’s where in this week’s Review.

Roblin MMF Local’s first ever Li Festival Di Michif that was held last summer was a success. When it came time to planning for next year’s event, it seemed like the festival would be a certainty.

However the Roblin MMF Local has decided to cancel the festival and plan for some different events instead.

Find out why in this week’s issue.