“Smerfle smerfle smerf,” said the ant.
“Pardon me?” asked the grasshopper.
The ant, taking its jaws off the grasshopper’s leg replied, “I said, how do you feel about dancing and singing all summer long, especially knowing that you are going to be hungry during the long, cold winter?”
Check out something comletely different from Ken Kingdon in this week’s Review.

Russell RCMP continue to invesitage a UTV accident that claimed the life of 25-year-old Roblin man.
On Oct. 25, at approximately 4:30 p.m., RCMP were dispatched to a report of a Utility Terrain Vehicle rollover on PTH #83 and Road 135 North in the RM of Riding Mountain West.
Find out more in this week’s Review.

Innovation, inspiration, and hometown pride was on full display in Hamiota on Oct. 21 as Fusion Credit Union announced the winners of Community Infusion 2025.
The annual event celebrates local entrepreneurs with bold ideas and the drive to make a difference in their communities.
Pick up this week’s issue to find out who won.

With Restorative Justice Week coming up Nov. 16 to 22, the Prairie Mountain Community Justice Committee (PMCJC) would like to let our community know what we do and how important our work is.
Our committee is composed of volunteers from the community and typically will handle cases that happen in their communities and/or involve offenders/victims that live in the area the committee represents.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.

Spring started off with good seeding conditions, however as seeding progressed, there were challenges that continued throughout the season. The Swan Valley region saw a slightly earlier start as fields dried quicker.
Spring wheat and field peas were the first crops seeded and started with adequate moisture. Canola, soybeans and remaining crops were challenged with moisture for germination and continued growth.
More in this week’s Review

Justice for Melinda Lynxleg is in the works as the RCMP Major Crimes Unit announced on Oct. 20 the arrest of three men involved in her death.
The investigation spanned over five years and required assistance from not only the Manitoba RCMP Major Crimes Unit, but from Roblin, Russell and Dauphin RCMP detachments as well.
Find out more in this week’s Review.

Goose Lake High celebrated the scholastic achievements of its undergrads Tuesday, Dec. 21, handing out Awards of Excellence to 66 students in Grade 9, 10 and 11 for the 2024-25 school year.
Family, friends, fans, staff and fellow students were welcomed by Principal Kirk Wilson following “O Canada” and a treaty acknowledgment.
Check out our coverage in this issue.

Prairie Mountain Health held its annual general meeting (AGM) virtually on Wednesday, October 22.
PMH ended the year with a net deficit of $34.2 million, which includes $29.2 million related to operations and $5 million to capital.
For the rest of the story, pick up a copy of this week’s issue.

Volunteers and equiment gathered Wednesday, Oct. 8 to harvest this year’s crop for the Roblin and Community Harvest Legacy project.

The wheat yielded 78 bushels/acre and came off around 13.5 per cent moisture so no drying was needed.

More in this week’s Review.