http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2010 www.lacdubonnetleader.com, All rights reserved. http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2694439 The July 30 article "Lac du Bonnet man helping clean up Gulf oil spill" incorrectly stated that Ron Sellers was aboard the Q4000 vessel when he spoke with the Leader. He was actually working onshore at the time waiting to go back aboard the Q4000.[...] Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:44:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2694439 129250610400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691172 Lac du Bonnet's Ron Sellers is in the Gulf of Mexico helping to clean up the biggest offshore oil spill in American history.[...] Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:58:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691172 129249286800000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691173 A $94,000 reserve fund kept by the RM of Lac du Bonnet will go toward a new care home for the community, council decided July 27.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:58:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691173 129249178800000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691191 RM of Lac du Bonnet councillors want 15 spruce trees at the Winnipeg River bridge approach to stay put. At council's regular meeting July 27, councillor Russ Preston said the overwhelming majority of people he has spoken with want the trees left alone.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:19:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691191 129249155400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691201 A fundraiser for the Lac du Bonnet personal care home residents' council will take place Aug. 14. The fundraiser will take the form of a community garage sale, organizer Colette Opper said. Clean garage sale items are needed, with the exception of clothing which will not be accepted.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:16:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691201 129249117600000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691199 Night-time is anything but quiet for some of our creatures of the night. While we may be resting our heads, some animals are most active during these night-time hours. Join Manitoba's Wildlife Haven on Aug.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:15:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691199 129249117000000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2687189 Lac du Bonnet slopitch stats courtesy of Bob Becker. Click the chart in the photo gallery at right.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:14:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2687189 129249116400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691197 North Eastman Health Association (NEHA) Chief Executive Officer Jim Hayes has resigned, the regional health authority announced on Wednesday. In a statement, NEHA board chair Margaret Mills says Hayes will be leaving the organization, but did not specify exactly when.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:13:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691197 129249115800000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691193 The 2010 Cook's Creek Medieval Festival pulled in spectators from around the North Eastman region last weekend for a fun-filled day of jousting, feasting, armoured combat, ale-drinking and much more.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:04:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691193 129249110400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691192 A head-on collision took place at the Winnipeg River bridge Tuesday evening. At around 7 p.m., police and paramedics were called to the scene after two vehicles collided head-on where Hwy. 313 meets the bridge's east side.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:03:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691192 129249109800000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691190 Michael O'Leary is going up against two other candidates for the RM of Alexander's reeve's chair. The 57-year-old resident of Sunset Bay works for Manitoba Hydro at Great Falls, and is looking forward to the upcoming Oct.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:01:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691190 129249108600000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691189 Gerald Goodfellow wants to see a change in the RM of Alexander. The 64-year-old former Saskatchewan farmer has thrown his hat in the ring for the reeve's chair. He'll be going up against Coun. Ed Arnold and Michael O'Leary, who have also declared themselves candidates for the Oct.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691189 129249108000000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691187 RM of Alexander councillor Ed Arnold is making a bid to be the municipality's next reeve. Arnold's been a councillor in the RM for four years and is a former chief administrative officer for West St. Paul, and also used to manage the Selkirk Planning Board.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:59:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691187 129249107400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691184 A tornado watch issued by Environment Canada on Monday was followed by sunny skies and extreme humidity. At 10:14 p.m. Monday, Environment Canada downgraded a tornado watch for the region to a severe thunderstorm watch.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691184 129249105600000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691183 On Wednesday, RCMP recovered a body near the location of a suspected drowning that took place in Otter Falls over the weekend. It is presumed to be the body of the man who was reported drowned earlier this week, but this cannot be confirmed pending positive identification of the deceased.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:55:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691183 129249105000000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691182 Jennifer Newman has a new lease on life. The 30-year-old Pinawa resident had her left foot amputated a year ago, and says life has never been so pain-free. "I can do everything I did before," she says.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:54:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691182 129249104400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691180 The initiatives for a Seniors Housing Complex and the Personal Care Home (PCH) facility are two very separate needs and should not be confused nor compete with each other.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:49:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691180 129249101400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691179 Re: Town in Top 5 for debt, July 23 Measures must be taken to ensure the accuracy of the information that is published in the Leader. The July 23 article inaccurately represents the actual information for Dec.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:49:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691179 129249101400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691177 It looks as if Lac du Bonnet's longtime dream of having a new personal care home is about to become a reality. Reeve Rick Lussier said this week that although the project hasn't yet been approved by the province, it's at the stage where the community has been advised to begin fundraising.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:47:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691177 129249100200000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691176 The fourth annual Fire 'n Water Music Festival is set for the August long weekend in Lac du Bonnet, and organizer Sheldon Sveinson says it's going to be bigger and better than ever this year.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:46:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691176 129249099600000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691175 A proposed septic field system for Camp Cedarwood does not present an environmental hazard as the public seems to believe, according to camp director Brad Plett.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:45:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691175 129249099000000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691174 A Swan Lake-area doctor who recently planned to build a private clinic in Lac du Bonnet has instead decided to work out of the community health centre. Dr.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:44:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2691174 129249098400000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2693161 [...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:17:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2693161 129248866200000000 http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2659907 The fourth annual Fire 'n Water Music Festival is set for the August long weekend in Lac du Bonnet, and organizer Sheldon Sveinson says it's going to be bigger and better than ever this year.[...] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:53:00 GMT http://www.lacdubonnetleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2659907 129248851800000000