Duane Hicks Looking forward to a partnership that will see construction of a new library and technology centre start in April, “Building for the Future” campaign chair Mark Kowalchuk, middle, shared a few words at the site of the future facility on Friday before presenting Mayor Roy Avis, second from […]

Mitch Calvert Muskie Josh Stevens (#51) and Justin Perreault (#43) tried to get at St. Paul’s Crusaders’ quarterback Rhys Hansen during their Winnipeg High School Football League tilt here Friday. The visiting Crusaders dominated the game right until the final buzzer, winning 44-0.

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Lorna Baker, left, and Stacy Gosman got ready to dig into their meal at the Thanksgiving lunch provided by the local Salvation Army last Friday.

Jessica George After the unveiling of the Dance Fire monument was completed Friday, many who had crowded under the pavilion for the moving ceremony then came forward to point out names of those who had perished in the Thanksgiving Day blaze back on Oct. 10, 1938.

Peggy Revell Sherry Bonner-Vickers, along with her dog, “Harley,” already has been getting into the Hallowe’en spirit by decking out her home on First Street East with ghastly gravestones and assorted ghouls.

Peggy Revell Students in Solange Busch’s Grade 5 class at St. Francis School have been busy learning about politics during this federal election. Cameron Turriff (upper left), Alyssa Chiasson, Jordan Bruyere, Maddie Sanders, Ian Jodoin (lower left), and Maggie Jean showed off the posters they made about the different parties […]

Peggy Revell Logan Morrisseau was one of many students who cast a ballot yesterday at St. Francis School as part of the nation-wide “Student Vote” program. Votes from students across the country will be tallied and the results released alongside the real ones Tuesday night.

Duane Hicks Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary president Heather Oltsher, left, her husband, George Oltsher, and her sister, Frances Gibbens were among those who dressed the part for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Oktoberfest” party Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. The event netted over $22,000 for […]

Jessica George After smashing the shattered windshield and using the “jaws of life” in order to sufficiently help those trapped inside, members of the emergency response team carefully checked their vital signs during a highly-effective mock fatal car crash demonstration last Thursday by the railway crossing on McIrvine Road.

Jessica George Nancy Jones had students gathered around to hear about the beaver and the uses of his tail, as well as to catch a glimpse of the displayed carcass, which attracted much interest. This was done as part of the Seven Generations Educational Institute’s annual “fall harvest” festivities, which […]

Duane Hicks Wendy Adamkowski, left, and her mother, Nelly, chatted with local fire safety specialist Wayne Riches, who used items involved in actual house fires to explain the dangers of faulty appliances and leaving cooking pots on stoves Saturday morning at Canadian Tire. The discussion tied into “Prevent Homes Fires,” […]

Mitch Calvert Muskie Jeremy Whitehead (#34) leaped high in an attempt to make a catch while Tec Voc Hornets’ defender Jordan Moder (#70) covered him like a cheap suit during Winnipeg High School Football action Friday afternoon. The Hornets successfully defended their home turf with a 28-16 win, which dropped […]