Ballantyne portrays Cree superhero in a graphic novel

Cree writer, filmmaker and public speaker Sonya Ballantyne has had a busy year and recently published her latest graphic novel. The graphic novel is a self-reflective memoir about Ballantyne’s life through the lens of a superhero overcoming life…
May 26, 2026 Jennifer Laviolette
Opasquia Times Community
Ballantyne portrays Cree superhero in a graphic novel

Mavericks overcome slow start to win season opener

The Parkland Mavericks overcame a slow start to win their season opener in Winnipeg, Saturday.The Manitoba Wombats took an early 12-0 lead, but the Mavericks regrouped and stormed back for a 38-22 victory.Ronin Mouck and Daniel Evans had two tries and two…
May 26, 2026 Doug Zywina
Dauphin Herald Sports
Mavericks overcome slow start to win season opener

Mavericks overcome slow start to win season opener

May 26, 2026 Dauphin Herald Sports Doug Zywina
The Parkland Mavericks overcame a slow start to win their season opener in Winnipeg, Saturday.The Manitoba Wombats took an early 12-0 lead, but the Mavericks regrouped and stormed back for a 38-22 victory.Ronin Mouck and Daniel Evans had two tries and two…

B’s Ceramics is coming back home

May 26, 2026 Swan Valley Star and Times Community Jennifer Laviolette
A local artist is returning home to the Valley this summer. Brenda Lychuk of B’s Ceramic Studio is relocating back home to Minitonas and hopes to share the art of making ceramics with others. She recalls the first time she dabbled in making ceramic pieces.“I…

Banner year for Donor's Choice

May 24, 2026 Roblin Review News Editor Roblin
The Roblin and District Donor’s Choice celebrated a banner year at its annual general meeting held May 11.Chair Kathy Russett announced total charitable donations reached an all-time high year for community giving.Details in this week’s Review.
Michael Man of Russell is escorted out of provincial court at the Rossburn Community Hall by sheriffs on Wednesday after a sentencing hearing. Man, 46 was previously convicted of uttering threats and later pleaded guilty to three additional counts.

Threats against police described as ‘chilling’

May 26, 2026 Russell Banner News Travis
By Skye AndersonThe Brandon Sun ROSSBURN — The Crown is asking the court to sentence a Russell man who’s made repeated threats against police to two years in custody.“The level of disrespect and contempt that he shows toward members of the community who are…

Ballantyne portrays Cree superhero in a graphic novel

May 26, 2026 Opasquia Times Community Jennifer Laviolette
Cree writer, filmmaker and public speaker Sonya Ballantyne has had a busy year and recently published her latest graphic novel. The graphic novel is a self-reflective memoir about Ballantyne’s life through the lens of a superhero overcoming life…