In the Community

Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding and tributary flows are beginning to subside across parts of southern Manitoba. Flows in the Assiniboine River are continuing to rise.

Several years ago when the McAuley community school closed down, it was a situation of when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.

Virden residents have an opportunity to showcase the town in extraordinary style this summer during the nationwide Canada 150 celebrations.

“From my point of view, we’re all sailing around through space on one planet that we call home...” -Terry Johnson

The audience at the recent Elkhorn School Christmas Concert were given an airplane trip around the world by pilot Carter McLean to learn the Christmas customs and music of other countries.

BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS...WATCHA GONNA DO? Aw, don't worry Mom...your twins Shawn and Bradley Bowles weren't really being bad. Or rather, if they were, it was all part of the act. You see, Shawn and Bradley and the rest of Mrs.

Ninety-four hampers went out for Virden Christmas Cheer this year, on Friday, December 19. Thirty-six hampers also included a pet-pack for the household’s pets.

This month at the CPR Historic Centre is a robust layout of handmade items by artists all across southwest Manitoba.

After icy and dangerous road conditions close the TransCanada Highway, and hotels display no vacancy, many travelers coming through Virden didn’t have anywhere to go.

A mild November and a sudden blast of snow in December has delayed the outdoor rink at the Jr high. It takes a lot to get an outdoor rink ready for regular use.