http://www.winklertimes.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.winklertimes.com, All rights reserved. http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 Ryan Getzlaf was sick about it. "It's a sick way to lose, a tough way to lose," said the latest Captain Canada. A deflection by Michal Handzus following a controversial five-minute kneeing penalty to Getzlaf gave Slovakia a late 4-3 win in the quarterfinal here Thursday.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 129817335600000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563573 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".[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563573 129816625200000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563566 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.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563566 129816622200000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562322 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.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562322 129815730000000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561243 The weekly crop report from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives say the majority of producers continued to make excellent seeding progress across all regions of Manitoba.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561243 129815028000000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560134 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.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560134 129814989600000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561021 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.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561021 129814862400000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559909 A healthy dose of sunshine and a warm breeze helped make last Saturday’s Miles for Smiles (which had a decidedly pink tinge to it) one of the most successful fundraiser marathon ever, as 85 participates ran, walked and cycled their way to over $16, 000 for improved palliative care services and [...] Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559909 129812328000000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559789 The Winkler Police Service annual auction of unclaimed bikes drew dozens of browsers and bidders looking for some two-wheeled transportation.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 16:08:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559789 129812260800000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558795 Plum Coulee School students stepped out to enjoy the sunshine on May 2, and collect trash throughout Plum Coulee.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 21:24:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558795 129811586400000000 http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558691 The cast of student actors at Garden Valley Collegiate are getting ready to present an evening of humour and drama courtesy of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, Fools - A Comic Fable.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 19:37:00 GMT http://www.winklertimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558691 129811522200000000