Many of us by now have heard of people feeding their pets raw pet food, and may even have a friend or acquaintance who raves about how good it is for their pet. There is no doubt that a raw diet is becoming more and more popular amongst pet owners.

Spring is here! We know this because we are starting to see wood ticks hitchhiking and attaching to our furry friends. This may signal spring in Manitoba, but it’s also a sign of something much more ominous.

As its name suggests, Landmark’s claim to fame is its unique location at the longitudinal centre of Canada. The cozy rural town caught the eye of Winnipeg chef Enzo Costantini for his newest entrepreneurial venture: Big E’s 206 Grill.

The Progressive Conservatives won a majority government in convincing fashion in the April 19 provincial election, securing a historic 40 seats in the 57-seat Legislature, a feat never before accomplished in the modern era. This includes majority wins in the local ridings of Morris, Dawson Trail, Steinbach, and Emerson.

On April 7, Growing Minds Child Care (GMCC) held an informational meeting at the Heritage Centre to relay a sombre message. Come September, GMCC may not be able to offer school-age care for up to 14 of 17 children enrolled in its program who are entering Grade One. The reason? Not enough space.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16, when Wedding Experience 2016 hits the TransCanada Centre in Île-des-Chênes.