Ritchot council convened for their bimonthly meeting on December 2 with a variety of topics on the agenda.

Food insecurity in Manitoba continues to trend upwards according to a recent report undertaken by Harvest Manitoba. About 60,000 Manitobans currently turn to foodbanks, and since 2020 the need for foodbanks has increased across the province by a whopping 150 percent.

With festive parties and seasonal revelry underway, the RCMP are warning Manitoba drivers that, for the next few weeks, their checkstop campaign is also in full swing.

On November 21–22, Niverville’s council mustered for a 20-hour planning session in an effort to pinpoint the most important aspects of their next budget. When they emerged, they had narrowed their focus to a few critical priorities they wish to work on in the coming year.

Gift-giving season is upon us and the internet is ablaze with unique gift ideas to entice every shopper. Add to that the ease and convenience of online shopping and it becomes a preferred option for many.

In recent years, curious finds by quarry workers in gravel pits near Grunthal have led to some remarkable discoveries about prehistoric conditions in southeast Manitoba.