The Manitoba government has selected municipalities in the Parkland region of Manitoba to receive up to $2.7 million through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (Manitoba GRO) program.
The funding was announced April 15 by municipal and northern relations minister Glen Simard.
Check out this week’s issue to find out how much.

Roblin RCMP received a report on April 6 of a person calling 911 numerous times regarding a family custody issue. Members talked to person on the phone to tell them to call their lawyer, but person continued to call 911.
Members attended and tried to explain again the abuse of 911, person indicated they will continue to call 911. Person was arrested and put in cells for the night.
Read this week’s RCMP report to find out more.

The third annual Roblin Nursery School & School Age Program was able to take place April 4 to 5 at Goose Lake High (a snow storm postponed it from the original March 28 to 29 weekend).
Six teams took part in the tournament – Aceholes, Setsy and I know it, Nice Tips and Tight Bumps, Stiff Blocks, Serves You Right, and the Ball Busters.
Details in this week’s Review.

Voters are going to polls April 28 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament.
Candidates vying in the newly-named Riding Mountain riding are Liz Clayton, Green Party of Canada; Terry Hayward, Liberal Party of Canada; Andy Maxwell, New Democratic Party of Canada; incumbent MP Dan Mazier, Conservative Party of Canada; and Jim Oliver of the People’s Party of Canada.
Pick up a copy of this week’s paper to find out what they have to say.

Council has transferred a surplus from the Doctor Recruitment and Retention funds to the Health Care Reserve according to a resolution passed on Dec. 30, 2024. The transfer was approved at its regular March 25 meeting.
A total of $65,300 in unspent funds from 2024 were transferred to the Health Care Reserve.
Check out the council briefs in this issue.

Sunrise Credit Union has reached $2 billion in assets.
It’s an accomplishment that President and CEO Tim Klassen says speaks volumes about Sunrise’s strength, vision, and, most importantly, its people.
More in this week’s paper.

The Winnipeg Jets Whiteout Street Party will return to downtown Winnipeg this spring, with the Manitoba government providing funding to help fans celebrate.
“Our government is excited to help bring the Jets whiteout parties to downtown Winnipeg for what we hope is a lengthy playoff run,” said Premier Wab Kinew.
Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.

The Roblin Branch #24 of the Royal Canadian Legion has launched a new project to recognize local veterans of Canada’s military and the RCMP.
The Roblin & District Street Banner Project, undertaken with the support and assistance of the Municipality of Roblin, will give family and friends a unique way to pay tribute to their loved ones with banners that will be hung up on downtown streets.
Pick up a copy of this week’s paper to find out more.

The governing body for Lions in Minnesota, Northwest Ontario, and Manitoba wants to hear roaring in Roblin again.
And Dwayne Moncur of Birtle, a former district governor for 5M13, says they will do anything to help.
Read all about it in this week’s Review.

Through proactiveness, persistence and partnerships, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has made gains in filling physician vacancies over the last year.
Dr. Adrian Fung, PMH Chief Medical Officer, says the vacancy picture is improving, with 32 doctors recruited to work within PMH communities since last April. He says this is a credit to the region’s recruitment team and continued collaboration with health-care partners and stakeholders.
Read the rest of the story in this week’s Review.