Roblin Review
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:53
New rec manager hired
The Municipality of Roblin’s new recreation manager says she knew the community was struggling a bit in the recreation department. The on-again, off-again search to find a replacement for long-time manager Trish Boguski hadn’t been going too well and she had been thinking about applying for the job. Find out…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:54
Moms hope to upgrade parks
A group of community-minded moms are stepping up to the plate to try and raise funds to upgrade the playgrounds off Newton Bay – known as the Lions Park, and on 2nd Street N.W., aka the Children’s Legacy Park. There were some discussions last year about forming an actual committee…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 13:56
Roblin hosting safeTALK workshop
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.
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…
Saturday, 27 August 2022 14:01
Boguski living the dream
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…
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, 21 August 2022 12:37
Playoff decides Moonshine winner
It took a one-hole playoff between two former champions to determine the winner of Roblin’s postponed Roblin Moonshine Daze Men’s Open which finally played out Aug. 13 at the Roblin Golf and Country Club. The tourney was originally slated for July 16 but had to be postponed due to a…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:38
Want to run for a seat on the school board?
We are about to have an election, an election to not only provide input into who will represent us, but an election that will help shape the future. On October 26, residents of Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will choose trustees for the next four years. They will be responsible…
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 13:26
Mazur finding his way as an actor
It’s always kind of surreal to see someone from your hometown on the big screen in a movie. Former Roblinite, Matt Mazur, is now living in Vancouver and has been working as an actor and appeared in some pretty notable films and television shows. “I was always interested film and…
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.