Alumni reflect as Mennonite Collegiate Institute closes its doors after 136 years

Alumni from Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) in Gretna are taking the time to remember how their lives were changed after attending the high school that has since been closed. 

MCI offered Christian education for grades 9-12, along with room and board for students who didn't live nearby, since 1889. 

From slapshots to sand traps: Mustangs host golf tourney to build team support

The Mitchell Junior Mustangs are swapping their hockey sticks for golf clubs next month, launching their first-ever fundraising golf tournament to help gear up for the season ahead. 

The Junior Mustangs Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 9 at the La Broquerie Golf Club and promises a day of laughs, competition, and plenty of chirping—on and off the green. 

Jake Epp honoured in celebration of life service in Steinbach

Unlike the day itself, the celebration of life for Jake Epp was nothing but full of thanksgiving, appreciation and recognition to the man who had become known to many guests as, “our MP”, a fellow politician, friend, father, husband, family and to two in the crowd of 200 that gathered at Crossview Church on Tuesday, “Gampa” was what they affectionately called him.

Carnie's Comments - Twitter Tuesday

Carnie's Comments

It's time for Twitter Tuesday - the best from the best of the Twitterati.

This one, "Okay, random thought: Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?"

I feel this Tweet, "I just had to throw away a favorite T-shirt I've been wearing for 30 years so don't tell me about your problems."

This guy says, "For as many times as I’ve used the term, I have never actually seen a vat of anything."

Community Market makes return with Vintage Tractor Show & more

Local shopping, family-friendly activities, a kid's bouncy castle, a fundraiser for a local cause, and more will be kicking off in a southwest town later this week.

The Town of Gull Lake's Community Market is back, coming up on Wednesday evening with a new Vintage Tractor Show from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Lindsay Alliban, economic development officer for the Town of Gull Lake, shared that the Community Market will take place on Proton Avenue from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

River Path Vet team gets a boost with the McCafé Coffee Break

River Path Veterinary Clinic was all wags and smiles this morning as they enjoyed a well-deserved McCafé Coffee Break.

The CochraneNow and Cochrane McDonald's crew stopped by the busy clinic with hot coffee and baked goodies to thank the team for all they do.

The amazing staff was nominated here and this was attached to the nomination. 

Canadian Wrestling's Elite bringing the heat to Grunthal with "Cruel Summer Tour"

The Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) is body-slamming its way back into Southeast Manitoba, and the hype is off the ropes.

The "Cruel Summer Tour" rolls into Grunthal this Saturday, promising an action-packed night for some of the company's most hardcore fans.

"Southeast Manitoba fans have become the most passionate in the country," says Danny Warren—better known by his ring name, "Hotshot" Danny Duggan. "It's wild. They come dressed up, they come with signs, they're coming with their Canadian flags, and they're rowdy... We're having a pretty good time."

Adorable Adoptables: Pancakes is ready to flip your world!

This week's Adorable Adoptables feature is as sweet as breakfast and twice as fun. Meet Pancakes, the energetic pup with a love for snacks and snuggles.

“She’s one and a half years old, a mixed breed, and a beautiful girl who loves adventuring,” says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Cochrane & Area Humane Society.