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GoFundMe page set up to raise money for funeral costs of three boys killed by alleged drunk driver

GoFundMe page set up to raise money for funeral costs of three boys killed by alleged drunk driver

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) at Nelson House has set up a GoFundMe crowdfunding page to raise money to pay for the wake and funeral costs of Keethan Lobster, 13, Mattheo Moore-Spence, 11, and Terrence Spence, 11, who were killed when they were h
Grain Shippers Welcome Action to Avoid Rail Work Stoppage

Grain Shippers Welcome Action to Avoid Rail Work Stoppage

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grain shippers welcomed news that a work stoppage at CP has been avoided following a recommendation from federal officials and the parties to hold a ratification vote.
Poplar River RCMP make drug seizure at local airport

Poplar River RCMP make drug seizure at local airport

On April 26, 2018, Poplar River RCMP attended the Poplar River Airport to meet a flight coming in from Winnipeg.
Local Volunteers Raising Huntington Disease Awareness

Local Volunteers Raising Huntington Disease Awareness

(WINNIPEG, MB) May 2, 2018 – May is Huntington Disease Awareness Month and volunteers are spreading the word, educating Canadians about the disease and how they can help the thousands of Canadian families affected by this devastating disease, through
Ashern RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision

Ashern RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision

On Thursday, May 3, at 2:30 am, officers from the Ashern and Lundar RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 6 at Auction Mart Road, located just south of the community of Ashern.
Manitoba’s Nurses Elect Darlene Jackson as President-Elect, Rally for Safe Patient Care

Manitoba’s Nurses Elect Darlene Jackson as President-Elect, Rally for Safe Patient Care

WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s Nurses have elected Darlene Jackson as President-Elect of the Manitoba Nurses Union for a two-year term beginning on July 1, President Sandi Mowat announced today. Jackson was elected on the final day of MNU’s AGM.
Virden Mounties Attend Retired Teachers Lunch

Virden Mounties Attend Retired Teachers Lunch

Good-natured officers perform in skit
Quilt Show in Virden

Quilt Show in Virden

Over 160 people turned out last Saturday for the quilt show put on by the Crazy Stitchers at the Virden Legion Hall. Quilts, wall hangings, and throws were on display along with quilt-making supplies and workshops hosted by Custom Creations.
Sean McCann - of Great Big Sea - in The Aud

Sean McCann - of Great Big Sea - in The Aud

“Sometimes it’s easier to say something in a song...” McCann
New Lion memember

New Lion memember

A new Lion has joined the ranks of Virden Lions Club; (l-r) Lion Garnet Goodridge is the Sponsor for new Lion Vince Heaman, pictured with President, Virden Lions Club, Lion Bryan Hayward.
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