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Mock collision highlights need for rail safety

The train was locked still near the FFun Motor Sports building near Yorkton. A tipped-over snowmobile laid on the tracks while a second one was pushed to the side. A pair of riders were splayed on the snow next to their machines.

Mar 5, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Women moving onto Ag Boards

The Alberta Wheat Commission elected its first female director at the FarmTech conference in Edmonton last week, a change that suggests the needle has moved slightly to get more women on ag boards.

Mar 5, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

Tervita to go public in merger with Newalta

Major oilfield environmental service firm created

Mar 5, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

International Souris River Study Board seeks public input

Study board aims to recommend ways to reduce flood risk along the 700-km river

Mar 5, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Domestic and animal abuse ‘inextricably linked,’ says SPCA

Dozens of animals tortured and killed while a girlfriend is forced to watch. Dogs and cats held hostage by pimps to gain leverage over sex trade workers.

Mar 5, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >

Simplot orders more fries in Manitoba

Note: This story was updated 3:00 CST Feb. 14/18 Today is St. Valentine’s Day, not St. Patrick’s Day.

Mar 5, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

Sifton leaves Westman Emergency Group to go it alone

WEG still seeking new manager

Mar 5, 2018 8:27 AM Read more >

School lockdown routines being reviewed, updated by RCMP

The Virden RCMP detachment is currently working with area schools to review their lockdown procedures and make sure they’re ready should a dangerous situation occur. Staff Sgt.

Mar 5, 2018 7:17 AM Read more >

Megaphone is auctioning off the naming rights to everything they own—including staff

Sure, it would be nice to be able to name a library, maybe after yourself, but what about a stapler? How about a coffee grinder? What about someone’s first-born baby — for one night only? Now you can.

Mar 4, 2018 4:00 PM Read more >

Outdoor fun in Virden

Enjoy it while it lasts!

Mar 4, 2018 1:46 PM Read more >

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