Betty Sawatzky

Manitoba AG EX will be livening up the Keystone Centre this week with a host of activities and events for the whole family.

Once again, the Twerdun Scholarship will be available to all participants who qualify to enter the All-Breeds Showmanship. The winner of all age groups of the All-Breeds Showmanship will compete for the overall winner. This year, the overall winner will receive the Twerdun Scholarship valued at $2000.

Construction on the expansion project at the International Peace Garden continues!

"The Conservatory is continuing to come along," shares Peace Garden, CEO, Tim Chapman. "We're waiting on the connection between the solarium, the original room with the big, tall cacti, to the new expanded structure. So that will happen in the coming weeks." 

"Once the building is completely enclosed, we'll be able to start with the landscaping," he adds.

"It's exciting to see it coming along week by week!"

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) is looking forward to welcoming back their members and community stakeholders to their annual fundraising banquet, Wild at Heart, at the end of October. 

With the start to the fall hunting season, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF), is inviting both experienced and novice hunters to visit their website for upcoming programs and events, to learn more about outdoor and hunting safety. 

"Hunting season is just starting to get rolling," says Chris Benson, Program & Events Coordinator for the MWF. "It doesn't feel like fall in days like these at plus 30's but it is fall and hunting season is just starting, and some of our programming is just starting as well." 

With the start to the fall hunting season, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF), is inviting both experienced and novice hunters to visit their website for upcoming programs and events, to learn more about outdoor and hunting safety. 

"Hunting season is just starting to get rolling," says Chris Benson, Program & Events Coordinator for the MWF. "It doesn't feel like fall in days like these at plus 30's but it is fall and hunting season is just starting, and some of our programming is just starting as well." 

A surprising number of fish have washed up on the shores of Pelican Lake, much to the shock of local anglers and Ninette-area cottage owners.

"There were upwards of about 1000 fish predominantly on the lake's south end where its more shallower, and definitely a lot warmer; less water to turn over and less places for the fish to go to get out of the heat," shares Healthy Lake Committee Chair, Trevor Maguire.

After the 90th Anniversary celebration a week ago, the International Peace Garden is looking ahead to the next 10 years in planning strategies.

"We're really excited to be looking ahead at the centennial with a strong 10-year plan coming together," shares CEO Tim Chapman.  "That'll really help the Garden remain sustainable and continue to improve in all areas."

Virden resident and wrangler, Justin Miller, has had quite the week at the Calgary Stampede, claiming the Go-Round Winner in  Steer Wrestling.  This isn't Justin's first rodeo, as he placed second in all of Canada in last year's Steer Wrestling event!

The Healthy Lake Committee of Ninette has been working at bringing the population of carp down in Pelican Lake through netting and removing them from the water body. 

Committee Chair, Trevor Maguire, says this is the second phase of their fish assessment and carp eradication which was started last year. 

For those who love the outdoors and would like to try their hand at recreational sports such as fly fishing, turkey hunting, or outdoor photography, you might be tempted to check out the Manitoba Wildlife Federation’s ‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ (BOW) weekend retreat that takes place each spring.