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Prairie View Municipality council brief, Feb. 28

Prairie View Municipality council brief, Feb. 28

Councillors will attend the Municipal Medical First Response Planning workshop in Portage la Prairie on April 25.
Traffic stop near Powerview leads to drug seizure

Traffic stop near Powerview leads to drug seizure

When two people lie about their identity, this leads to further trouble in a late-night stop.
C-Hawks look to sweep Shamrocks

C-Hawks look to sweep Shamrocks

The Miniota-Elkhorn C-Hawks are hoping to bring out the brooms this week.
AMM applauds support to municipalities

AMM applauds support to municipalities

The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) attended the reading of Budget 2023 which included several commitments to support municipalities and grow Manitoba.
Manitoba Government says historic help for Manitobans

Manitoba Government says historic help for Manitobans

The conservative provincial government says $5,500 in total savings by 2024 for the average two-income family.
Virden voices to perform in New York's Carnegie Hall

Virden voices to perform in New York's Carnegie Hall

Konektis choir prepares for Canada at Carnegie. Local performers share what the NYC trip means to them.
BREAKING: RCMP seize drugs, guns, and lay bribery and breach of trust charges in Project Dawgpound

BREAKING: RCMP seize drugs, guns, and lay bribery and breach of trust charges in Project Dawgpound

A criminal network centered in Manitoba that supplied drugs to Manitoba communities and beyond from coast to coast has been interrupted.
Brandon's Jazz Festival features Grammy nominated performer Sara Gazarek

Brandon's Jazz Festival features Grammy nominated performer Sara Gazarek

School jazz bands from around the province, including Virden and Melita bands, will perform over three days, Thursday - Saturday. Evening concerts will feature Brandon University students along with featured jazz musicians.
Council considers committee reports

Council considers committee reports

At the RM Wallace-Woodworth council meeting Feb. 28, councillor reports included tourism, the handi-van, Hamiota’s dental office, the fire department and the Elkhorn auto museum before other business was taken care of.
4H members speak out

4H members speak out

Young people speaking their mind in the ongoing 4H competition. Top placed speeches will be presented in Brandon on March 18.
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