Parkway Co-op welcomed a new general manager, Curtis Nickel, to the helm on September 21.
Nickel is very familiar with the Parkland area, as he grew up and started his career in the region.
Find out more in this week’s Review.

Roblin Fire & Rescue recently took delivery of a new Wildland Firefighting skid unit thanks to a very generous donation from a local philanthropist.
The unit came in at a cost of almos $27,000.
Read all about it and check out the picture in this week’s Review.

On Monday, Sept. 21 at 10:51 a.m. RCMP were called with a trespassing complaint with people driving in farmer’s crop.
RCMP attended and confirmed the crop was driven on and damaged. Matter still under investigation. Trespassing carries a $672 fine along with potential criminal charges for damage caused to crops.
Check out this week’s RCMP report for more police news.

A former municipal councillor for the Town of Penhold, Alberta and a two-time provincial candidate for Alberta MLA talks about the five top reasons for a person not to run for council.
Her first bad reason is that people are ready for a change.
Find out the other reasons in this week’s paper.

The province has released its 2026-27 first quarter report, which forecasts a deficit of $496 million, a $2-million improvement from the $498-million deficit projected in Budget 2026.
The report forecasts an improvement in Manitoba’s net debt position, with summary net debt projected at $38.1 billion, a decrease of $1.7 billion from Budget 2026. The province’s net debt-to-gross domestic product ratio is forecast at 36.4 per cent, down from 38.2 per cent projected in the budget.
Details in this issue.

With a municipal election around the corner, many in the area have been talking about the need for change, while some have become so dissatisfied with elections that they no longer vote.
Issues such as local infrastructure needing consistent maintenance or replacement, and after facing one of the worst floods in the area, it’s time to start thinking about the kind of representation Roblin will have and how those elected will put the entire community’s best interests at heart.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.

There are some big changes coming for the popular “jams” – known as open mic nights in some locales – at Roblin’s Life & Art Centre for the upcoming season.
As well as a change in the day, after 16 years the time they are held is also changing.
Details in this issue.

Roblin’s LEARN Centre is hosting an open house next Tuesday, September 22 from 1 to 2 p.m.
This is your opportunity to check out the space and find out what’s on offer.
Find out more in this week’s paper.

The Manitoba government has unveiled its first Net Zero Action Plan, a document outlining 90 specific actions and first steps on Manitoba’s path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
“Manitoba has an opportunity to be a leader across Canada in building a cleaner and more affordable future,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “Our Net Zero Action Plan sets out a clear path to reduce emissions, strengthen our economy and make Manitoba more resilient. By working together, we can turn this opportunity into lasting progress for people across the province while making Manitoba more energy efficient and increasing our energy independence.”
Check out the key actions of the plan in this issue.

Canada’s latest counter-tariffs took effect Sept. 8, and Canadians should understand where the economic pressure will first be felt. Unlike the counter-tariffs imposed in 2025, the initial shock will not necessarily appear on grocery shelves.
This time, it will begin farther up the food chain, with importers, processors and manufacturers.
Read what columnist Sylvain Charlebois has to say in this week’s Review.