Community News Archives

Manitoba’s Federal Regional Minister, Vic Toews, today welcomed the news that James Bezan, Conservative Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, is receiving two of Ukraine’s highest awards for his work in Canada on Ukraine’s famine of 1932-33.

On the heels of recent allegations of staff misconduct and ongoing concerns regarding severe overcrowding, high recidivism rates and gang activity, Progressive Conservative Justice Critic Kelvin Goertzen is calling on the NDP Justice Minister Dave Chomiak to commission a thorough operational review of Headingley Correctional Centre, to be conducted by an independent entity.

Not-for-profit organizations across Manitoba and municipal governments in rural Manitoba are invited to apply for grants from the provincial Green Team program to hire youth next summer, Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson announced.

An instant rebate as part of the WaterSmart Manitoba initiative will be offered at participating retailers on the purchase of high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for one day, Feb. 21, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.

Area amputees who recently joined The War Amps PLAYSAFE / DRIVESAFE float in The Power Smart / Winnipeg Jaycees Santa Claus Parade were proud to help mark an important milestone – the 30th anniversary of the PLAYSAFE Program.

The RM of Hanover has committed to making things simpler for ratepayers by recently launching a website designed to keep residents informed.

Three long distance truck drivers employed at a Steinbach based transport company were recently honored for their hard work and dedication to the trucking industry.

The Seine River School Division is feeling very positive about an in-house program offered to Teacher’s Assistants (TA’s) that work within the division.

On the heels of the police members from the Ste. Anne Police Department’s resigning, the RM of Tache has decided they would like to see the RCMP move into the Town of Sre. Anne with a detachment office.

The RM of Tache has offered to provide a financial incentive to a community doctor if one decides to establish a practice in Lorette.