2+ hour, 3+ min ago   (670+ words) For many people, a service dog is easy to recognize. Understanding everything that goes into training one, however, is another story. That is something Ben Searle and Sarah Crawford hope to change. Both are military veterans. Searle is co-owner of…...

9+ hour, 57+ min ago   (258+ words) Giesbrecht, who follows Gerbrandt on Facebook, noticed she was travelling to the island and reached out after realizing he lived 20 minutes away from the ferry. The two were able to meet up when Gerbrandt and her family travelled back on…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago   (894+ words) Empowered is how a local woman felt when she crossed the finish line after competing in an Ironman. Rebecca Thiessen of Morris recently travelled to Cochrane, Alberta, to compete in her first Ironman 70.3, a long-distance triathlon that includes a 1.9-kilometre…...

9+ hour, 58+ min ago   (399+ words) Dairy Queen Steinbach is gearing up for Miracle Treat Day, coming up on Thursday, August 13. “It’s one of the biggest days of the year for us,” says Owner/Operator Stewart Holditch. “We’re looking forward to selling as many blizzards as…...

23+ hour, 51+ min ago   (595+ words) The sound of ATVs echoed through the trails around Woodridge Saturday, Aug. 8 but for the people behind Cowboys Mud Racing, the ride was about more than mud, machines and the thrill of the outdoors. More than 20 machines headed out for…...

1+ day, 8+ min ago   (595+ words) The sound of ATVs echoed through the trails around Woodridge Saturday, Aug. 8 but for the people behind Cowboys Mud Racing, the ride was about more than mud, machines and the thrill of the outdoors. More than 20 machines headed out for…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (352+ words) Zucchini season is well underway, and if your garden is producing more zucchini than you know what to do with, here’s one more idea: make music with it. Corny Rempel recently stopped by Christine’s fruit and vegetable garden to try…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (431+ words) Tucked into the middle of the main floor atrium is a small indoor fish pond. It isn't a wishing well, and visitors aren't supposed to toss in coins. Instead, it's a quiet spot where colourful fish glide through the water,…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (486+ words) What started as an idea in a small Richer newspaper has grown into one of southeast Manitoba's biggest summer gatherings. For Pat Stolwyk, president and one of the founders of the event, said the growth has gone far beyond what…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (459+ words) St. Pierre-Jolys was hopping with activity this weekend as Frog Follies brought the community together for music, food, sports, family activities and the Canadian National Frog Jumping Championships. The festival began Friday evening at Parc Carillon with a Chamber of…...