Legal wrangling means $3.3 million grant in limbo     
Posted 3 days ago
Legal wrangling between the Sunrise School Division and the Winnipeg River Learning Centre means the centre's recently-acquired $3.3 million grant is in limbo. [more]

King to be crowned     
Posted 3 days ago
North Eastman baseball legend Ken King will be inducted into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame on May 1st Softball Manitoba announced this week. King grew up in Seven Sisters Falls and is famous for his trademark pitching moves – the "windmill" and the "riser". [more]

Concert series attracts a crowd     
Posted 3 days ago
The first of a series of concerts at Lac du Bonnet's Lakeview Hotel was a massive success last Sunday night, pulling in 115 people. [more]

MHCC losing town’s support    
Posted 3 days ago
North Eastman's Medical Health Care Committee (MHCC) could officially lose Lac du Bonnet town council's support if Deputy Mayor Norm Plato gets his way. At council's Jan. [more]

Mill offers on table    
Posted 3 days ago
After its deadline for buyout bids came and went Feb. 1, Tembec Industries is now actively considering bids on its paper mill in Powerview-Pine Falls. [more]

Blues fall to second-last    
Posted 3 days ago
The Lac du Bonnet Blues have dropped to second-last in the Manitoba East Hockey League (MEHL) after a weekend loss to the Springfield 98s. The Jan. 30 game in Lac du Bonnet saw Springfield dominate the first period with four goals from Darryl Munch, Dave Skibo, Ryan Butterfield and Jason Frykas. [more]

Ski trails open for season    
Posted 3 days ago
Lac du Bonnet's Agassiz Ski Trails are open for the public's enjoyment. The trails, located along Hwy. 317, were recently groomed and ready for skiing enthusiasts around the region. [more]

Haiti fundraiser scheduled for Feb. 10    
Posted 3 days ago
An upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Lac du Bonnet Senior School will raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief. The Feb. [more]

MPs should be working their tails off    
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We are now just over a month into the prorogation of Parliament. Our members of Parliament and our prime minister are now in the boat that so many Canadians find themselves — out of work. [more]

Post office must be saved    
Posted 3 days ago
Canada Post is not being sold to the private sector just yet, but the Crown corporation is in the midst of selling the public on its view of today and its vision for the future. This vision includes some privatization and more post office closures. [more]

Library corner    
Posted 3 days ago
February is designated "I Love to Read" month in Manitoba and all across North America. [more]

Rec scene    
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Make a Dream Catcher  Learn about the significance of native dream catchers, and how to make one to hang on your wall.  This class is for anyone age 8 to 14. [more]

Ski club hosting triple event    
Posted 3 days ago
The Whiteshell Ski Club will host a triple event this month that's expected to draw hundreds of participants from around western Canada. [more]

EMCA presents jazz ensemble    
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Jazz will permeate the walls and halls of Pinawa's community centre on Friday, February 19 for the Eastern Manitoba Concert Association's fifth concert in its 2009-10 series. [more]