It was one of those news stories that quickly drew attention and just as quickly caused a sharp reaction.
Few Manitobans have likely had the need or the opportunity to visit the Consulate office of the United States located in downtown Winnipeg.
Residents of Steinbach and the Southeast are being invited to get a look at the new Southeast Event Centre at the day long official grand opening on Thursday, August 21st.
One of the basic principles of our democratic system is that people have the right to have elected representation.
“You Can’t Handle The Truth!” That was, for people of my generation, the iconic line spoken by actor Jack Nicholson in the movie, A Few Good Men.
It was just over two weeks ago that my wife Kim and I spent the evening with Jake and Lydia Epp talking about family, reminiscing about shared acquaintances and, of course, talking about politics.
It wasn’t that long ago that Manitoba was helping lead the charge in Canada to see bail laws reformed.
For Canadians every July 1st should be special. But it will be hard not to see this Canada Day as extra special.
Manitoba is well known for its many summer community festivals. Because our winters are long and at times unforgiving, the popularity of summer community gatherings is understandable.
I remember it vividly. Driving along the road south of Winnipeg as cars were stopping near one of the homes along the Red River.