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Funshine construction under way

Funshine construction under way

It began as an idea hatched by two Virden moms in 2011. Now, seven years and many fundraisers later, construction has begun on the new Funshine Early Learning Centre in Virden. Heavy equipment is on site this week sinking the pilings for the $2.
Air Quality Continues Poor in SW Man.

Air Quality Continues Poor in SW Man.

The special air quality statement from Environment Canada continues today (Thurs.) in Manitoba. Winds are blowing smoke from forest fires in Alberta and BC across the prairies causing poor air quality and at times reduced visibility.
Smoky air can irritate

Smoky air can irritate

Southwestern Manitoba blanketed with smelly haze
Italian papermaker keeps artisanal tradition alive

Italian papermaker keeps artisanal tradition alive

Old World process will be presented in workshop at Harmony Arts
Update: Bad back stops Proctor’s cross-Canada run

Update: Bad back stops Proctor’s cross-Canada run

Okotoks: Runner will continue fundraising efforts for rare disease
A piece of history found in Olds

A piece of history found in Olds

Couple finds Avro Arrow plans in basement
Let's Talk Trash: Gifting the planet

Let's Talk Trash: Gifting the planet

Ever find yourself forgetting someone’s birthday, or heading to a friend’s for dinner empty-handed? Have you wished for a magical drawer with an assortment of gifts you can grab at a moment’s notice without the stress of last-minute shopping? Keep re
Reminder second in Canada

Reminder second in Canada

The Flin Flon Reminder earned second in the best all-round newspaper category in its circulation class in the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. The awards were announced last week.
Promoting positive use on Canada bike trip

Promoting positive use on Canada bike trip

Alison Becker and Mathieu Leblanc love three things; bike touring, camping, and cannabis. They have combined all three things into a cross Canada biking trip from Victoria, B.C. to Halifax, N.S.
Cosplay model looks to bring documentary series to Barkerville

Cosplay model looks to bring documentary series to Barkerville

The wicked ways of Leeanna Vamp could have some righteous results for Prince George. It just needs a flurry of online votes on the StoryHive website.
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