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A local filmmaker says the announcement that a state-of-the-art film studio to be built in Niverville is very encouraging for the arts community. 

Paul Plett says he never would have imagined that this could happen in our area. 

We've seen a resurgence of respiratory viruses this winter, but the worst of the season should now be behind us. 

Dr. Peter Benoit is a public health doctor who is currently providing coverage for Southern Health. He says a number of illnesses are currently circulating southern Manitoba. 

Local author Andrew Unger says Sunday’s Oscar win for Women Talking gives local writers hope and confidence. 

Women Talking received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Miriam Toews, a celebrated author and native of Steinbach. The screenplay was written by Canadian Director Sarah Polley. 

Andrew Unger says he was overjoyed by the win. 

The City of Steinbach has provided some clarification on an earlier motion to honour the late Jim Penner by naming a street after him. 

Steinbach M.L.A. Kelvin Goertzen recently reached out to Council and suggested that Steinbach's Honourary Street Naming Policy be used for the first time to remember the late Jim Penner. 

A spokesperson from the Old Farmer’s Almanac says they feel good about their forecast for a snowstorm early next week. 

Back in September, the Old Farmer’s Almanac laid out their winter weather outlook for Southern Manitoba, which included a big snowstorm on December 12th and 13th. 

Jack Burnett says this is an abnormal prediction, because they don’t usually forecast specific weather events for specific days like this. 

Michelle Gawronsky is running for Reeve in the RM of Stuartburn.  

Gawronsky describes herself as a mother, grandmother, healthcare worker, former union president and an extremely proud member of her community. 

“I have been involved in my community since we moved out here approximately 35 or 37 years ago and I have sat on the board for Girl Guides, I volunteer at the Vita Hall, I volunteer at the curling rink, I am also one of the founding members of the Vita Canada Day Committee so I am extremely proud of the community I live in.” 

The start of the school year is upon us and the RCMP has some online safety tips. 

Community Constable Dennis Redekop says the recent trend of posting first day of school photos with a list of your child’s personal information is particularly concerning. 

The start of the school year is upon us and the RCMP has some online safety tips. 

Community Constable Dennis Redekop says the recent trend of posting first day of school photos with a list of your child’s personal information is particularly concerning. 

St. Pierre's Annie Martel is one of 20 people from across Canada to receive the RBC Indigenous Youth Scholarship. 

Nearly 800 Indigenous youth were considered for the annual scholarship. Recipients are awarded $10,000 a year for up to four years. 

Martel will use the funds to help her complete her master's degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Winnipeg. She notes she wants to lean into her Métis roots and battle the effects of climate change in southern Manitoba. 

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada has Manitoba's Minister of Justice upset.

Kelvin Goertzen says over two decades ago, voluntary extreme intoxication was barred as a defence under the Criminal Code of Canada, however, that has changed.

"The Supreme Court, on Friday of last week, said the fact that you voluntarily got so intoxicated and then committed a violent crime, you should be able to use your intoxication as a defence. I think most Canadians would find that not appropriate and probably bring into question the administration of justice."