Iron in town water prompts tests and mapping checks
Town administrator Frost Hunt told council that excessive iron remains in water at several 4th Avenue East locations. The public works department has conducted tests through November and December and bled the system repeatedly but readings are unsatisfactory. The foreman will review sewer maps to see if the line can be temporarily connected to the Main Street system for deeper examination.
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Frost- Hunt
4Th Avenue East
Public Works
Residents complain over snow removal in Roblin parking area
Roblin residents debate snow removal with Ralph Prior alleging deliberate piling near his truck parking spot while he was hospitalized. He says the town office refused action citing his status as a renter, despite heavy snow blocking access at the trailer court.
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Roblin
Ralph Prior
Roblin forms development group to build regional profile
A 11 member Roblin Economic Development committee works on a community profile to map assets and needs. They aim to identify growth opportunities, assess resources, and plan for housing, jobs, and funding with development officer Rod Nasewich available Mondays at the town office.
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Roblin
Rod Nasewich
Nasewich
Town council debates snow removal at trailer court
At last week’s council meeting a tenant letter claimed neglect of snow clearing at the trailer court and cited a 1975 bylaw on road maintenance. Mayor Dietrich urged complaints to landowners. councillor Nykyforak pressed for fee clarity and inclusion of snow removal with base services.
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Doug Frost-Hunt
Lawrence Dietrich
Trailer Court
Dietrich
Betty Nykyforak
Council
Nykyforak
Elderly Victimization Highlighted In Community Talk
Roblin RCMP Sgt. Bob Brakefield-Moore urged caution and common sense to halt elder abuse at a Drop-In centre presentation. He warned that relatives may exploit elders through joint accounts or home improvement scams, stressing the underreporting of such cases.
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Bob Brakefield-Moore
Roblin Rcmp
Brakefield-Moore
Elder fraud schemes warned by RCMP speaker
A RCMP officer warns seniors about door to door con artists posing as inspectors and bank staff. He cites incidents where an 89 year old paid 5000 for insulation and a wind turbine. He urges vigilance, questions, and reporting any suspicious activity to police. He also covers seat belt myths and cautious driving in winter.
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Virden
RCMP
Brakefield-Moore
Town council discusses bylaws and penalties amid rearranged event dates
Council hears a letter about changing a Memorial Hall booking date and emphasizes strict enforcement of town bylaws. A plan allowing Winnipeg parking fines to be paid via community service in Roblin was noted as of January 1. The town rejected public funding for the Manitoba Heart Fund and affirmed no participation in canvassing. The Manitoba Health Services Commission Health Pro Show in Winnipeg on January 24 was noted.
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Memorial Hall
Winnipeg
Roblin
Council
Manitoba Heart Fund
Manitoba Health Services Commission
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