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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Manitoba launches external review of Child and Family Services funding and governance models
The Manitoba government is launching an independent external review of the provincial Child and Family Services (CFS) funding and governance model to help strengthen the system, improve transparency and support better outcomes for children, youth and families, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced.“This review is about building a stronger system that…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Manitoba government celebrates opening of 1,075 new child-care spaces since late 2025
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are making significant progress creating new child-care spaces for families, with 1,075 new infant, preschool, nursery and school-aged spaces opening in Manitoba since late 2025, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt and Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on…
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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Friendly’s: bigger and better
Since it’s inception in 2016 when the little shareholder owner grocery store in Inglis first opened, Friendly’s Grocery has always been community driven. Last week, as they moved into their new premises in the old curling rink was no different as staff and volunteers from the community banded together to…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Fusion Credit Union helps fund community projects all around this area
Community organizations are turning great ideas into reality with support from Fusion Credit Union’s Full Circle Fund. Following its latest intake, Fusion has committed a total of $56,000 to eight community organizations, providing support to projects that will have lasting benefits for residents. École St. Lazare will receive $20,000 to…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Waywayseecappo holds second annual Pow Wow
Waywayseecappo First Nation held their annual pow wow over the first weekend of the month, drawing dancers, groups and officials from around the province and even farther afield.Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the National Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations - shown far left with long time Waywayseecappo Chief Murray…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Some great old fashioned fun at Soap Box Derby
For the last eight years, the Pelly Trail Classic Soap Box Derby has been a favourite summer fun for the entire family. (Top centre) Modelled after old time community fairs, the derby gives kids of all ages (and their families) a chance to show off not only their mechanical creation…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Russell Golf Course celebrates 100 years
Last weekend, the Russell Golf Course celebrated their 100th anniversary.After a day of golf amoung friends, the club members met again on the Sunday morning for a pancake breakfast followed by a speech by RM of Russell Binscarth councillor Brent Havelange and the cutting the official anniversary cake.Councillor Havelange’s speeches…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Inglis firefighters recognized for their volunteer efforts
The Inglis Fire Department’s fire chief Glen Gorda travelled to Brandon to pick up a Global Medic fire skid.This self-contained unit has a 1000 L water tank, high-pressure pump and hose.In addition, IFD was given 20 fire retardant coveralls. As one of the departments who volunteered to respond to the…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Layh accepts cadet position in Cold Lake
Levi Layh, of 677 Russell, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Russell, earned a staff cadet position in the Operations Department at Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre.As part of their role, Layh first participated in on-the-job training to learn the safety requirements for the equipment and is now tasked with…