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Tuesday, 20 October 2026 06:00
Blizzard to host Northern Manitoba Impact Tour
By Derek HoltomNo one can say the Manitoba Junior Hockey League is averse to trying new things to help grow the league.Case in point – a pair of upcoming games for the Northern Manitoba Blizzard will not take place in The Pas, or even Opaskwayak Cree Nation, the birthplace of…
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 06:00
Beef and Barley 2026 King and Queen
Major Pratt School’s largest and only high school fundraiser is the King and Queen Competition. It runs from the first day of school in September until the Friday beforeThanksgiving, culminating in the Beef and Barley Pageant. Throughout this time, the entire high school population is divided into 6 areas: Russell…
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 06:00
Larson named Canadian Rodeo Bareback Champion
For more than 50 years, the Canadian Finals Rodeo(CFR) has stood as the pinnacle of professional rodeoin Canada. Established in 1974, the CFR was createdas the championship event of the CanadianProfessional Rodeo Association (CPRA), bringingtogether top rodeo athletes to compete for nationaltitles, championship buckles, and their place inCanadian rodeo history.Today,…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Farthing excited for how season might unfold
By Derek Holtom When the crunch time comes and you need a goal, some players have that innate ability to step up. One of those players is Waywayseecappo Wolverines forward Blake Farthing, now in his second season with the team. Farthing helped kick off a comeback for the ages for…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Park West School Division deals with air quality issues in Birtle Elemantary
Park West School Division are working with professional environmental consultantsand remediation experts to address air quality concerns at Birtle Elementary.Air quality testing is complete, and remediation efforts are currently underway.To ensure learning continues safely, all Birtle Elementary students and staff arerelocating to Birtle Collegiate Institute (BCI) on an interim basis.…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Registration for winter term of MPI’s Driver Z program begins in October
The road to a driver’s licence starts this fall for Manitoba students looking to get behind the wheel – registration for the winter term of MPI’s popular high school driver education program, Driver Z, begins later this month. With course start dates in December, January and February, winter course offerings…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Indoor walking is back in November
NEW CLASS! Fitness Centre First Steps: Equipment 101 Come join us on Wednesday, October 21st from 7:15-8:15 pm at the Fusion Fitness Centre, located on the east side of the Russell Memorial Multiplex. Instructor Marianne Aumais, will teach you how to properly use the fitness equipment and you will leave…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 06:00
Editorial: It’s your chance to ask the questions
It’s time again. The time when we all decide who is going to make decisions around our council tables about general day to day things in your town and municipality that affect your lives. Now and over the next four years.I was pleased when I found the post by Courtney…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 06:00
Wolverines stun Stampeders and their fans
By Derek Holtom The only thing better than a win in sports is a dramatic come from behind victory. And that’s what the Waywayseecappo Wolverines accomplished Friday night in Swan River, stunning the crowd with late outburst to steal two points from their expansion cousins. Wayway’s victory was so complete…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 06:00
Foxwarren ladies fastball hold successful reunion
Former members of the Foxwarren Ladies Fastball team returned to the diamond on Saturday, July 11, to celebrate decades of friendship, competition and community, at a reunion that brought together players, families and supporters from across the years. Despite temperatures reaching 36 (feeling closer to 46), former players, ranging in…
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 06:00
MJHL fans flock to rinks early in season
By Derek Holtom I’m happy to report solid crowds up and down the MJHL on opening weekend, as they attempt to continue to build off the momentum from last season. The defending league and Centennial Cup champion Niverville Nighthawks attracted a solid crowd of 729 to see their banner rising.…
