The future holds promise for many of Manitoba’s aspiring entrepreneurs. As of this month, the provincial government has announced funding of $1.2 million over the next four years to help up-and-coming business owners realize their dreams.

Living in Manitoba’s land of plenty, surrounded by abundant grain fields and heavily stocked grocery store shelves, means that the issue of food waste barely hits our radar.

The owners of Pizza 311 are pleased to announce the opening of their second location, officially turning the Niverville-based business into a locally owned franchise. The new location is located in the strip mall at 597 Meadowlark Blvd in Île-des-Chênes.

The Honourable Kelvin Goertzen was on hand to make a big announcement in his home riding of Steinbach on April 28. This year, three new surgical theatres are being added to the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

While it might be too soon to celebrate just yet, local Francophone parents with school-age children may want to start planning the party. According to the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine’s (DSFM) board of trustees, a French school for Niverville has been bumped to the very top of the division’s request list to the province.

The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre in Glenlea launched its newest facility on April 26. The Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF) Learning and Research Centre joins the ranks of the pork, beef, and dairy facilities already onsite.