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Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
Searching for the truth behind Canadian Viking heritage
Mackenzie Collette was born in Curacao, Netherland Antilles and now lives in Toronto, Canada. She graduated the University of Manitoba from the Asper School of Business and is a certified PADI diver and avid sportsperson.In 2014 she was accepted as a Student Member of The Explorers Club and reclassified after…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
Snowshoes and a new outdoor rink
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January as we make some much needed improvements to the floor! We are very excited! Keep an eye out for how you can help! Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
Please bring only usable items to the Russell Thrift Shop
To all the wonderful donors, please read carefully the following article for information on donating of usable items to us.We have had an influx of unusable donations being given to us. Items have been arriving broken, dirty and not working. We try our best as volunteers to filter these items…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
New Traffic Safety Measures on Manitoba Highways
New traffic safety measures under The Highway Traffic Act came into effect on January 1, 2026, to enhance safety for all road users and protect those working on Manitoba highways.Key Changes:1) Rules for Drivers Around Winter Maintenance VehiclesDrivers must follow these guidelines when meeting or approaching snowplows, graders, sanding trucks…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
Holiday crowds and New Year’s Eve traditions at Asessippi
Asessippi Ski Area wrapped up the holiday season with a successful stretch of extended hours, excellent snow conditions, and a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration that drew guests from across the region. Throughout the holiday period, the resort operated late into the evenings, staying open until 7:00 pm all week…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
MJHL Teams very busy at trade deadline
By Derek HoltomThe trade deadline was quite robust this year, as teams added and subtracted to better themselves for this year and for down the road. In fact, this is the busiest trade deadline in years in the MJHL – surprising given how players now have a virtual veto over…
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 06:00
Chronic wasting disease found near Dropmore
Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is advising of five new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD), including cases in two areas with no prior positive detections: the Rural Municipalities of Swan Valley West and Victoria, in Game Hunting Areas (GHA) 13A and 30.Additionally, three new CWD cases have been…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Rookes happy to finish career in Waywayseecappo
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines were bolstered this season by the return of former players for their final year of junior hockey. That includes defenseman Kurt Rookes, the most offensively dynamic blueliner in the MJHL this season.A native of Manson, Man., Rookes led all defenseman in scoring heading into the…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Adrienne Falloon named new municipal CAO
If you grew up in Binscarth, you’ll know Adrienne Falloon. She’s the daughter of Felicia and Reg Slimmon and went to school there before coming to Russell in grade 9 - as all of her Binscarth classmates did.If you were in the class of 2011 at Major Pratt, you’ll know…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Fall of ground incident kills 35 year old at Mosaic K3
A 35 year old father of two from the Yorkton area lost his life in an incident at Mosaic's K3 site last week. Mosaic says a "fall of ground incident" was the cause of the fatality.A fall of ground incident is described as Fall of Ground (FOG) in mining refers…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Richardson Pioneer Ltd and Richardson International donate to Foxwarren District Rec Center
Left to right - Gordon Nickel, Aaron Chipelski, Mark Wotton and Brad Zimmer with the generous donation of $50,000 to help fund the reconstruction of the Foxwarren Rink. Richardson Pioneer Ltd and Richardson Pioneer are known for their generous support of initiatives in communities around the world who have helped…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Major Pratt Gives Back to Community
Major Pratt High School Student Council donates $400 of the Beef and Barley fundraising back to the community with a sock donation for the Christmas hampers.
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 06:00
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges in Waywayseecappo
On December 4, 2025, at approximately 9:45 pm Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers were on a pro-active patrol and conducted a traffic stop in Waywayseecappo to ensure sobriety and proper licencing. Further investigation led to all occupants of the vehicle being detained under the controlled drugs and substances act.With…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 06:00
Wareham Holds High Hopes for Wolverines
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines have perhaps the best-one-two option in goal in the MJHL this season. Whether it’s Mariko Bercier or Jase Wareham, when the Wolverines enter action, they have a solid netminder with plenty of experience to draw from.For Wareham, this will be his last year of junior…
Monday, 15 December 2025 16:36
Province Supports Foxwarren Rink Rebuild
The Manitoba government is contributing $100,000 through its From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program to help rebuild the roof at the Foxwarren District Recreation Centre (FDRC), Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced last week.“These critical repairs will help ensure the FDRC remains the…