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Former Virdenite Describes Violent Clashes in Nicaragua

Former Virdenite Describes Violent Clashes in Nicaragua

Melanie Reimer and her husband Greg Grosenick live in the colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua. Last week, protests broke out in the streets of the capital city Managua against the ruling Sandinista government and some of its policies.
Virden Boost releases renewal report

Virden Boost releases renewal report

Four improvement areas get support
Night of Champions Award Winners

Night of Champions Award Winners

April 21, 2018 (Winnipeg, MB) – Each year, Sport Manitoba’s annual Night of Champions presented by Manitoba Chicken Producers celebrates sports excellence in Manitoba, and there was plenty to celebrate on Saturday night as athletes, coaches, official
Healing journey continues for Powell River teen

Healing journey continues for Powell River teen

Mother and daughter Bonnie and Kendra McLeod happy and hopeful to be home
Nipawin Hawks win the SJHL championship

Nipawin Hawks win the SJHL championship

NIPAWIN — When the buzzer reached zero, confirming the Nipawin Hawks’ victory in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final, team captain Carter Doerksen said he was so excited.
Fort Hills oilsands ramp up surges over 100,000 bbls/d

Fort Hills oilsands ramp up surges over 100,000 bbls/d

Teck Resources says that everything is going to plan at the new Fort Hills oilsands mine, with production now exceeding 50 percent of capacity just four months into commercial operations.
A theatrical love letter to Canada’s veterans

A theatrical love letter to Canada’s veterans

Jake’s Gift honours ultimate sacrifice of Canada's heroes
Layoff notices sent out to 169 employees in preparation for smelter and refinery shutdown by August

Layoff notices sent out to 169 employees in preparation for smelter and refinery shutdown by August

Vale Manitoba Operations has issued layoff notices to 169 hourly employees in preparation for the shutdown of its smelter and refinery, which is scheduled to occur July 31, but how many of those employees actually lose their jobs will depend on how m
RCMP officer leaving Flin Flon for spot with Musical Ride

RCMP officer leaving Flin Flon for spot with Musical Ride

RCMP Cst. Andrew LeClair will soon trade in his patrol car for something with a little more horsepower. LeClair has accepted a transfer to join the RCMP’s Musical Ride and will transfer to Ottawa this summer to assume his new post.
Westlock County declares State of Local Emergency

Westlock County declares State of Local Emergency

Portions of 15 roads along with one bridge closed due to flooding
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