Following the reading of the 2021 budget at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 20, council covered a number of items on the town’s agenda.

Starting on Wednesday, Manitobans are headed back into broad lockdowns. Although the province had strengthened its public health orders one week ago, recent case counts and modelling shows that the province is well on its way to peaks either as high or higher than those seen during the second wave.

We live in an age of fast-charge technology where speed is king. Today, the lithium-ion battery is responsible for charging most personal electronic devices. But without proper use, it can pose grave risks.

At some point, people’s lives can become a real struggle. It may be difficult to know where to turn for advice or help. That’s why 211 Manitoba was established. 211 Manitoba is a health and social services helpline that’s available to all Manitobans 24 hours of the day, seven days per week.

According to a provincial spokesperson, repairs to the bridge along Highway 311 near New Bothwell are right on schedule.

Hundreds of attendees to a Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) public hearing were sent home on August 8 after it was announced that the meeting would be postponed. The rented hall’s lack capacity to safely house all who attended was cited as the reason.

Mitch Dux knows how important it is to combat crime in rural communities, because when a violent crime came to his doorstep, it almost cost him his life.

Niverville is getting a new car wash—and not just any old car wash, but a state of the art car spa. The venture comes from Winnipeg-based businessman Harsimran Sandhu, who is also part of the ownership group of Niverville’s upcoming cannabis shop, Urban Flavours.

One month ago, the provincial government proposed a dramatic restructuring of the Manitoba’s education system, changing the way education is administered and delivered to students across the province. The legislation is known as Bill 64.

Are we all cannibals? It’s an eye-catching question and also the name of local author David Braun’s new book.