Prov’l funding ‘better than expected’   
Posted 3 days ago
By Ashleigh Viveiros Garden Valley School Division is breathing a small sigh of relief this week, after finally learning the provincial government's plans for public schools funding in 2010/11. On Jan. [more]

City council sets “conservative” budget   
Posted 3 days ago
By Don Radford Winkler city council is putting the finishing touches on a "conservative" budget, says Mayor Martin Harder. [more]

Touch quilts provide comfort    
Posted 3 days ago
By Lorne Stelmach When people are facing the later stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, the changes in their brain cause them to be more withdrawn and isolated. This can be an emotionally draining time for people with dementia and their caregivers as well. [more]

Tapping into region’s tourism potential   
Posted 3 days ago
By Lorne Stelmach Capitalizing on the region's tourism potential is a key priority for the Pembina Valley Development Corporation. [more]

WES playground project impresses city   
Posted 3 days ago
By Don Radford There could be a new handicapped accessible play structure and play area in downtown Winkler. [more]

Council indemnities rise 2.5%   
Posted 3 days ago
By Don Radford City council's pay is being nudged slightly higher this year. The council has approved a 2.5 per cent increase in their indemnities for 2010, the same increase civic employees will receive this year. [more]

Pooch patrol off the streets    
Posted 3 days ago
By Ashleigh Viveiros The furriest member of the Winkler Police Service is taking early retirement. Kenya, the year-old female chocolate lab that hit Winkler streets last fall as part of the department's new canine unit, was recently deemed unfit for duty. [more]

City still pushing for lower speeds on Hwy 14   
Posted 3 days ago
By Don Radford The message is getting through to the provincial highways department: Mayor Martin Harder and Winkler city council aren't going to go away. [more]

Snowmobiling for sight    
Posted 3 days ago
Volunteers from Winnipeg Beach, Lac Du Bonnet, Steinbach, Moose Lake, Morden, Manitou and Sperling were among the 48 snowmobile enthusiasts who participated in the 2010 Journey for Sight ride in support of the Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. [more]

Theatre kicks off spring art series   
Posted 3 days ago
Empire Southland Cinemas' annual spring art series starts up for what may be the final time next week. Twice a year, the movie theatre brings in a series of movies that skipped Winkler in their initial releases. [more]

Students raising funds for Haiti   
Posted 3 days ago
The Gr. 4 and Gr. 8 classes at Border Valley School are doing their part next week to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The two grades are pairing up to host a giant, afternoon-long bake/craft sale on Tuesday, Feb. [more]

Back 40 songwriters workshop, coffeehouse Feb. 20   
Posted 3 days ago
The Back Forty Festival is hosting a Songwriters Workshop and Coffeehouse on Saturday, Feb. 20 in The Timbers at Minnewasta Golf Club. The day will feature songwriter Keri Latimer, one of the four members of the Winnipeg folk rock band "Nathan". [more]

Plum Coulee News   
Posted 3 days ago
By Cleo Heinrichs That trip was a "cold call" for Alfred and Agnes Loewen! They took off for Saskatoon on January 21 when the going was good. However, their stay with siblings in Saskatoon was extended by a day due to the snow storm that crossed the prairies on the 25th. [more]

Arts centre holds fundraising supper   
Posted 3 days ago
What could be better than a hot bowl of chili on a cold winter's day? How about having it with homemade beer bread from O Naturel, and you get to keep the handcrafted chili bowl. The Pembina Hills Arts Centre fundraising committee has once again organized a special fundraising event for Fri. [more]

Donations, fair trade purchases help rebuild Haiti   
Posted 3 days ago
Ten Thousand Villages aims to help the victims of the Haitian earthquake by accepting donations for MCC's long-term relief efforts, while also continuing to support Haitian artists through fair trade. [more]

A lot of money that could be better spent?   
Posted 3 days ago
When one watches the Olympic torch make its way across our great nation, it's hard not to feel a burst of pride, or soak in some inspiration. For some, like residents in communities such as Winkler or Morden who saw and participated in the torch relay, it was an even more powerful affect. [more]

My referee shirt is hanging in the hall   
Posted 3 days ago
By Lori Penner Ah, there's nothing like coming home after a long, hard day at work. I hang up my jacket and briefcase, eager to be enfolded in the loving arms of family once again. And then a blood-curdling scream from the basement tells me that, yes, I am definitely in the right house. [more]

Letters to the editor   
Posted 3 days ago
PROPOSED CFDC LOCATION TOO EXPENSIVE It is unfortunate the CFDC chairperson's letter (Jan. 29) advising the general public of the change and the merits of a location north of Thornhill for the proposed Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre came a week after thoughts to the contrary hit the press. [more]

Flyers looking to bounce back    
Posted 3 days ago
By Donald McLeod The Winkler Flyers are going into a big game against the Selkirk Steelers tomorrow night. The Flyers had been looking to gain some ground on the second place Steelers Tuesday night but lost 6-2. [more]

Seals surprise ‘Skins, Xpress blown out   
Posted 3 days ago
By Donald McLeod There were some surprises in the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League last weekend. All eight teams were in action for one of the few times this season, and there were plenty of upsets. [more]

Hawks win 3 to stay in hunt for first place    
Posted 3 days ago
By Donald McLeod The Pembina Valley Hawks won three more games this past weekend to remain in the hunt for first place in the West Division of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League. [more]

No more easy games in MJHL   
Posted 3 days ago
By Derek Holtom, Around the MJHL Swan Valley Stampeders head coach Dwayne Kirkup said early in the season that he saw a lot of parity in the MJHL this year. He wasn't kidding. Recent results have shown there are no easy games in this league anymore. [more]