Westman

The season has come to an abrupt end for the Virden Oil Capitals, despite a strong push to close out the regular season, an overtime loss on Saturday night combined with the win by the team they were chasing, signals the end.

It was a gutsy effort by the club and that effort kept them in this must win game right up to the end.

After a scoreless first period, the Titans struck twice to take a 2-0 lead toward the end of the second.

A Canadian woman detained for nearly two weeks by immigration officials in the United States is back on home soil, her mother confirmed.

Alexis Eagles said her daughter, Jasmine Mooney, landed at the Vancouver International Airport at around midnight Saturday and returned to her home in the city.

Eagles said she was at the airport to greet her 35-year-old daughter, along with friends of the businesswoman and former actress.

"Oh, it's been a wonderful two weeks! We had great adjudicators who inspired and encouraged and even entertained. We had good crowds and a lot of really wonderful performances in both vocal and piano, so we're quite excited to showcase the winners on March 23rd," shares Tenley Dyck, Professional Advisor for the Boissevain Festival of the Arts.

The festival featured piano performances this past week, and individual vocal, trios and choirs the week before.  Dyck says they exceeded all expectations with having well over 300 participants throughout the two weeks of performances.

Creative Journeys is a unique creative art program hosted by Westman Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited that offers young people, ages 17-29 opportunities to be creative in a safe and encouraging environment in the City of Brandon.

Therapeutic Art Coach and Creative Journeys Program Director for Brandon and Area Youth for Christ, Dawn Redlin, says much of the funding for their art programs is through private donations as well as through their annual spring art show and sale that takes place in mid-May.

A maple tree, a red dress and a ceremonial sword may seem like cold comfort for Canadians hoping to hear their head of state defend them against U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches to annex their country.

But royal watchers say King Charles is showing subtle support for Canada in the only way he can, given his politically neutral role.

The Winnipeg Jets took down the Dallas Stars 4-1 in front of a sold-out Canada Life Centre crowd last night.

It was a showdown between the top two teams in the Central Division and Western Conference, and the Jets showed they're the real deal. The win gives them a 10-point lead in the division.

Kyle Connor led the way with two goals and an assist, while Mark Scheifele picked up three assists. Dylan Samberg and Morgan Barron also scored, and Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves.

Funeral For: Pastor Jake Harms 
Funeral Date: March 25, 2025 
Pastor Jake Harms, 98, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, March 12th at Concordia Hospital. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 daughter, 5 sons, 2 sisters, and their families.  
A memorial service for Pastor Jake Harms will be held Tuesday, March 25th at 2pm at Douglas Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. 
Donations may be made to Mennonite Central Commitee. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.

Funeral For:  George Penner 
Funeral Date: None 
George Penner, 94, of Winnipeg formerly of Grunthal, passed away Wednesday, March 12th at Donwood Manor. He is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, 6 sisters, 2 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Susan, 1 sister, 1 brother, and 1 nephew. 
Cremation has taken place. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  

Funeral For:  Tina Wall 
Funeral Date: March 17, 2025 
Tina Wall, 92, of MacGregor formerly of Austin, passed away Wednesday, March 12th at MacGregor.  
The funeral service for Tina Wall will be held Monday, March 17th at 2pm at MacGregor Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Austin Sommerfeld Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor Sunday, March 16th from 5 to 7pm and at the church prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor.

The Rotary Club of Brandon is preparing for their spring book sale that comes up in the first week of April, bringing thousands of books to the many tables that line the ballroom at the Victoria Inn in Brandon.  They always coincide their spring book sale with the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.

"We plan this at the same time as the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair," shares Rotary Club member Marty Snelling. "This is ideal timing for our event. We've traditionally held our book sale during this weekend ever since we started."