Ever since the Covid pandemic, reports of Gender Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise and although the numbers are greatly increasing, the reality is that there are many more instances that are going unreported.

Statistics show that 64 per cent of women in Canada have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Indigenous women are 61 per cent more likely to experience some form of GBV before the age of 15.

Read all about it in this week’s Review.

There has also been an increase in stolen catalytic converters in the area. Please know that it is not just Roblin plagued with this problem. Here, police are working extended hours and are taking steps to apprehend the suspects.

If you have the option, please put your vehicles in a garage. If a garage is not an option, please keep the areas where your vehicles are well lit with lights and call police if you see anything suspicious.

Read more in this week’s RCMP report.

Goose Lake High Principal Kirk Wilson says while everyone is usually excited about the beginning of a new school year, things are a little different this year.

“What’s different is we’re very optimistic – and relieved – that we’re starting the year for the first time in two years without Covid being the central theme. That’s a pretty nice thing,” he said.

More in this issue.

Did you know that communities that participate in recreation and sport develop stronger social bonds, are safer places to live, and the people who live in them are generally healthier and happier?

My goal is to keep this community all of the above; strong, safe, healthy and happy!

REConnect in this week’s Rec Report.

A locally Indigenous owned business and entrepreneur is in the semi-finals for the national Pow Wow Pitch competition.

Sipie’s Mobile Wash started up five years ago with a unique concept to the Parkland area and has been going strong ever since.

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

As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing effort to help families make ends meet, Premier Heather Stefanson on Wednesday unveiled an $87-
million Family Affordability Package to immediately provide families with children, seniors living on a fixed income, and Manitobans who are hurting the most, with benefits to help ease the burden of rising costs and high inflation.

“We know that many Manitobans are hurting right now and having a hard time making ends meet,” said Stefanson in announcing the help.

More in this issue.

Most of us get pretty excited to get front row seats for our favourite concert or live theatre production. But former Roblinite Jeff Boguski has the best seats in the house when it comes to events like these.

Boguski has been working behind the scenes as a production manager for several music artists and entertainment productions all over the world. Although it wasn’t a career he had in mind when he first ventured out, it definitely became the experience of a lifetime.

Find out who he's toured with in this week's issue.

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 a clinic in Cleveland, Ohio to help address surgical wait times.

Find out more in this week's Review.

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is celebrated Sept. 10, two Parkland communities will be offering safeTALK workshops.

These workshops are designed to help participants recognize and engage with people who may be thinking about suicide.

For more information including how to register, check out this week's issue.