New Hwy 32 proposal a good Plan B   
Posted 1 day ago
As much as Winkler city council was hoping the provincial government would soon agree to the four-laning of Hwy 32 through the city, Stan Struthers’ recent budget put an end to that hope - at least for the short term.

Yeehaw! The Ozark Jubilee is coming!   
Posted 2 days ago
Country music fans will want to mark Sunday, June 17 on their calendars. Direct from Branson, Missouri, the Ozark Jubilee will perform at the P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall concert hall at 7:30 pm.

This is Canada Road Safety Week    
Updated 1 day ago
This is Canada Road Safety Week and the Carman Area (Altona, Morden and Carman) RCMP offers this information and advice to motorists: - Passing or traveling on the right on a two-lane highway or street is an offense and the fine $199.80.

in praise of parkour    
Posted 2 days ago
By Steven Sukkau Tristan Hamm was watching an on-line video when he got the parkour bug. And after watching urban gymnasts jumping over railings or climbing up the sides of building, the 16 year old Winklerite has been hooked.

Alzheimer Society’s Memory Walk celebrates 20 years    
Posted 2 days ago
This year marks the Alzheimer Society’s 20 year Memory Walk celebration. Throughout the month of June, thousands of Manitobans will celebrate 20 years of making a difference in the lives of people with dementia by participating in walks taking place across the province.

Family's battle with cancer documented in film   
Updated 1 day ago
The public is invited to the screening of a film depicting a family’s battle with cancer on in Morden on Sunday, May 27. South Central Cancer Resource, CancerCare Manitoba and the Regional Health Authority Central Manitoba will present Together on the Cancer Journey 7 p.m.

What's playing on the big screen?   
Posted 2 days ago
EMPIRE SOUTHLAND CINEMAS 777 Norquay Dr.

Major boost for skatelot project    
Posted 3 days ago
By Steven Sukkau The proposed Winkler skate park is on track to become a reality with significant funding from the city and the local business community, allowing groundwork to begin this fall and a completion date as early as 2013.

Time for some 'loud squeaking' about Hwy 32   
Posted 3 days ago
In reference to asking the province to consider turning highway 32 into a 3 lane highway as a cheaper alternative, may I suggest we go to what usually works. We've all heard the saying "the squeaky wheel gets the grease".

"Sorry, but you are not welcome"   
Posted 4 days ago
On April 15, Canadian Border Services Agency officers refused a Nebraska man entry into Canada. During background checks, the officers discovered the man had numerous criminal convictions, including: sexual assault of a child, DUI, battery, assault, possession of narcotics, etc.

If not 4 lanes, how about 3?    
Updated 4 days ago
By Don Radford Faced with the uncertainty of when - or even if - the province will agree to the four-laning of Hwy 32 through Winkler, city council is suggesting that the heavily traveled route be reconstructed with turning lanes, similar to those in use on Pembina Avenue.

RHA Central Board marks Safe Kids Week   
Posted 5 days ago
The Safe Kids Week campaign raises awareness about a specific type of injury and educates the public about prevention strategies. A different safety issue is chosen as the focus each year.