Lexi Olifirowich

There is now an official Prescribed Burn Association in the RM of Stuartburn. 

The steering committee of the Stuartburn Prescribed Burn Association came out to present to council and the public on Thursday, March 21. 

Reeve of Stuartburn, Michelle Gawronsky, says this will ensure they have prescribed burns done. 

This weekend marks the shift into Daylight Saving time as the clocks move ahead one hour at 2:00 am Sunday.

While we may gain an extra hour of daylight, the transition can still impact our bodies negatively. Dr. Denis Fortier from Southern Health underscores the effects of sudden time changes on our well-being.

“The change in daylight saving time, both in the spring and in the fall, can have some detrimental effects on you and your health,” says Dr. Fortier. The negative impacts are particularly pronounced in the spring when we "spring forward."

“When was last time you spent an hour saving someone's life?” 

Brett Lawrence, Community Development Manager with Canadian Blood Services, says it can be quick and easy to save someone’s life, all you have to do is donate blood. 

A girl from Rosa recently received a special gift that brings her happiness.

RayAnne Walford was born with epilepsy, has cerebral palsy, and is developmentally delayed. She's in a wheelchair, and has Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFOs). 

Her mom, Rachel Walford, says RayAnne is always full of joy. 

The Mennonite Heritage Village has an artifact case on display in the Russlander exhibit that tells the story of the Abrahams family. 

Andrea Klassen, Senior Curator at MHV shares the story that gives an inside look on what that experience was like for so many.  

The story starts with Peter and Anna Abrahams, a couple who leave their home in Crimea in 1929, hoping to be allowed to leave the Soviet Union for Canada. 

With snow on the ground, the South East Sno-Riders are looking forward to another season on the trails. 

They had their first board meeting in September and since then, people have started working on trails and doing a variety of jobs. 

President of the South East Sno-Riders, Mitch Gobeil says there's been ongoing work all summer long. 

The Woodridge ATV Sandhogs have officially closed down the trail for the season. 

The trail is still open to ride, but the club will not be maintaining or checking on the trail until spring, so ride at your own risk. 

Gary Hora, President of the Woodridge ATV Sandhogs as well as the President of ATV Manitoba says the season went really well.  

Konrad Narth has been elected as MLA for La Verendrye and is going into his first term as an MLA.

The PC candidate for La Verendrye was elected Tuesday with 4,831 votes. 

This was a huge lead over the runner-up, Bianca Siem of the NDP at 1,596 votes. 

Narth was happy to see all the support that came through.

“Me as a new candidate, obviously very thankful for the people that brought me here today. It's been a year-long journey from the nomination to where we are now as me being a new MLA.” 

The Timberline Community Housing Project is one step closer to its vision for a 20-room assisted living housing community in Sprague. 

The facility will cater to seniors who can no longer live independently, or choose not to, but prefer an alternative to a personal care home. It is expected to open in 2025. 

Hayden Fast, a hockey player from Niverville, is about to start a new hockey season in Sweden. 

After coming off a decent season with the St. Vital Victorias, he was debating whether he should call it quits on hockey and go to school.

Fast says his plans changed when he got the opportunity to go overseas. 

“I figured this was my only chance, and I might as well seize the moment. So I ended up playing for their Division 2 Pro Team.” 

He got the opportunity through his agent, who told him there was a team looking for Canadian imports for their next season.