One week after the winning ace was pulled in the Nighthawks Chase the Ace contest on July 29, winner Joe Strebly dropped by to receive his cheque.

The meeting place was Smitty’s, the location of more than 40 weeks of Chase the Ace excitement. The jackpot, including his daily prize: $49,813. 

After more than 40 weeks of anticipation, the winning ace of spades was finally pulled at the Nighthawks’ weekly Chase the Ace fundraiser in the Smitty’s lounge. On Monday, July 28, Joe Strebly of Winnipeg walked away with the final jackpot.

Today’s generation of children are growing up in an unprecedented time of mobile connectivity. Landlines have been virtually eliminated, especially in homes, and cellphones are the number one way that people keep in touch.

Southern Manitoba is home to some of the world’s most amazing forests, parks, lakes, and hiking trails, and it’s where most outdoorsy Manitobans choose to vacation every summer.

But if you’re a little adventurous, there are vast areas north of Lake Winnipeg that offer stunning vistas and one-of-a-kind sights just waiting to be explored. Mostly, these hidden gems go underappreciated.

Niverville’s town council convened for a lively public meeting on July 15. Council approved two rezoning requests which have the potential to further residential growth and even make way for a new school if the province deems one necessary.

On July 1, Niverville’s Pizza Pizza restaurant changed hands. While the franchise continues to serve the community from the same location, pizza now only represents half of the restaurant’s offers.