In the Community

Parkissimo Lodge by Dorothy Argue On Friday, Dorothy Argue with Linda Clark had a visit with Jean McKean in Moosomin Hospital. Then they attended the social for Dorothy’s grandson Sean McKean and April Jorgenson in Virden.

Living on the prairies is full of wonder. Big skies, big hearts, wide open spaces. There is much to appreciate. And it is full of surprises. Yoga has taken strong root in Virden, Manitoba, a community of 3,500.

Eight members of Archie Light Horse and Pony Club attended the 4-H Rally in Boissevain this past Friday. They did so well, all of them came home with many ribbons, and Ricki Hill won the Overall Grand Champion Award for the Cloverbud group.

Two more weeks of school!!! The countdown is definitely on! For the first two weeks of May, VJH had the pleasure of having Hip Hop artist Ofield Williams come to the school, through the Artist in the School initiative.

The Legion’s Zone Decoration Day Parade was held Sunday June 8 and a service was given by Father Don Bernhardt. Legions from all around Virden came to pay their respects to those who had fallen in battle. Kel Smith led Branch No.

As you drive north up Provincial Road #41, you might miss the village of Manson if you blinked. There is not much left in the village today.

If you see an old soul and his dog trudging along the highway with a cart in your travels, you should definitely stop by the closest Tim Hortons and snatch him up a coffee.

“Imagine a world where every little girl owns a new dress!” These powerful words were the start of an idea in a local lady’s head. Bev Eilers had heard about the project to make dresses for girls in Africa, from someone in Regina.

The purpose of the Elkhorn & Area Foundation is simply give to the community and the community will give back to you.

The Virden Pioneer Home museum once again opens for an optimistic season in the summer of 2015.