Adi Loewen

The passing of John Falk, a well-known former town councillor and community leader in Niverville, has left a lasting impact on the town, with many remembering his selfless contributions to the community, his family, and his faith.

Clarence Braun, former mayor of Niverville

Braun spoke with deep respect for Falk, recalling his early vision for Niverville and his dedication to youth in the community.  

Providence University College and Theological Seminary with campuses in Otterburn and Winnipeg, will mark a huge milestone in 2025: its 100th anniversary.  

The journey began in January 1925 with a small group of students gathering in a house on Spence Street in Winnipeg, then known as the Winnipeg Bible Institute.

The 48th Manitoba Ag Days was considered a huge success again this year.  

Teresa Hildebrand, the event's Media Coordinator, said the event drew tens of thousands of visitors over the 3-day event from across the region and beyond. She had their 50/50 jackpot was the largest ever and everyone was very pleased with the event. 

RM of Stuartburn Council is excited about the arrival of a new pumper truck for the Vita Fire Hall in 2026.

Reeve for the RM, Michelle Gawronsky says their region continues to grow and with it comes the need to update their aging equipment.

Gawronsky says they were able to secure a significant amount of funds through the Manitoba Economic Development and Infrastructure Program.

The Rural Municipality of Piney is gearing up for a busy year ahead with several projects set to continue into 2025. From improving transportation options to new housing initiatives and digital infrastructure, the local government is focused on making life better for residents and attracting visitors to this beautiful corner of Manitoba. 

Martin Van Osch, the RM’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), highlighted the ongoing work on the Southeast Regional Transportation Initiative.

With winter in full swing, snowmobilers are eagerly anticipating the opening of the snowmobile trails in the southeast. However, Mitch Gobeil, president of the Southeast SnoRiders, advises caution as the trails are still not officially open.

"We're not there yet," Gobeil says, explaining that while their group has been working hard to get the trails ready, they haven't been able to start grooming them yet.

"We've been out with equipment packing the trails, but we've had some mechanical breakdowns. We had another one last week, and it's a waiting game now for repairs."

With winter in full swing, snowmobilers are eagerly anticipating the opening of the snowmobile trails in the southeast. However, Mitch Gobeil, president of the Southeast SnoRiders, advises caution as the trails are still not officially open.

"We're not there yet," Gobeil says, explaining that while their group has been working hard to get the trails ready, they haven't been able to start grooming them yet.

"We've been out with equipment packing the trails, but we've had some mechanical breakdowns. We had another one last week, and it's a waiting game now for repairs."

As the chill of winter begins to settle in, the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum in Steinbach is offering a unique exhibit to help visitors understand what it was like for the first Mennonites who arrived in Manitoba 150 years ago.

Inside the Gerhard Enns Gallery, assistant curator Garth Doerksen shared some fascinating insights into what the early settlers brought with them, and the hardships they faced during their first harsh winter in Canada.

Provencher MP Ted Falk says he wasn’t surprised to hear of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s decision to withdraw from their confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal government. 

"Today’s news from Jagmeet Singh isn’t really a shocker. The NDP are gearing up for their caucus retreat before Parliament starts up again, and there’s been a lot of pressure on Singh from his own party. They’re seeing their polling numbers drop and think it’s tied to their deal with the Liberals." 

Falk didn’t hold back on his criticism of Singh’s past decisions.  

Providence University College and Theological Seminary is soaring to new heights with its expanded aviation program this fall.