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Local NewsProv’l funding ‘better than expected’
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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.
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Local NewsTouch quilts provide comfort
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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facing the later stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, the changes in their brain cause them to be more withdrawn and isolated.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.
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Local NewsCouncil indemnities rise 2.5%
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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.
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Local NewsPooch patrol off the streets
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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.
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Around the RegionSnowmobiling for sight
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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.
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Arts/EntertainmentTheatre kicks off spring art series
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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.
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Local NewsStudents raising funds for Haiti
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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.
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Arts/EntertainmentBack 40 songwriters workshop, coffeehouse Feb. 20
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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".
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Around the RegionPlum Coulee News
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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.
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Arts/EntertainmentArts centre holds fundraising supper
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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.
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EditorialsA lot of money that could be better spent?
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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.
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ColumnsMy referee shirt is hanging in the hall
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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.
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LettersLetters to the editor
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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.
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Local SportsFlyers looking to bounce back
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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.
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Local SportsSeals surprise ‘Skins, Xpress blown out
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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.
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Local SportsHawks win 3 to stay in hunt for first place
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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.
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Regional SportsNo more easy games in MJHL
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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.
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