Wouldn't it be ice

The Swan River Centennial Arena is back down to frozen temperatures and skates hitting the ice surface this week. Pictured here, pucks dot the tops of the freshly laid decals as they adhere in place. See more on A9
August 26, 2026 Jeremy Bergen
Swan Valley Star and Times News
Wouldn't it be ice

Temporary ER was always on the table, says premier

Dauphin will have an emergency room department by Labour Day, said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who made the announcement, last week after touring the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.“We know that everyone in the community wants the emergency department…
August 25, 2026 Doug Zywina
Dauphin Herald News
Temporary ER was always on the table, says premier

Assassins forfeit, Mavs hit the road

The Parkland Mavericks’ game against the Winnipeg Assassins, scheduled for Saturday in…
Aug 25, 2026
Assassins forfeit, Mavs hit the road

Temporary ER was always on the table, says premier

August 25, 2026 Dauphin Herald News Doug Zywina
Dauphin will have an emergency room department by Labour Day, said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who made the announcement, last week after touring the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.“We know that everyone in the community wants the emergency department…

Gearing up for Bible quizzes

August 26, 2026 Swan Valley Star and Times Community Submitted
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105 The Minitonas First Baptist Church (MFBC) Bible Quizzers are gearing up for another fulfilling year of Bible Quizzing competition with the Canadian Midwest District (CMD).“This year we…

Action needed on highway detour

August 24, 2026 Roblin Review News Editor Roblin
Hugh Skinner thinks it may be time for area residents to make more noise about the closure of the bridge over the Shell River on PTH #83.The bridge was closed indefinitely back in June after flood waters undermined its supports and raised concerns about its…
Steve Stoesz and Anika Brohart of Hearts Pulse K-9 whose experience spans working with sled dogs, police dogs, and military working dogs, will be working with rescued animals under Resurrection Rescue, training the animals as service dogs.

Rescuing each other after trials and trauma

August 25, 2026 Russell Banner News Travis
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner “When I see a stray dog arrive at my property scared, hungry, and simply looking for someone to care, I understand that feeling. In many ways, I was there once too. Resurrection Rescue is my way of making sure that neither…

A new look for TPFC

August 25, 2026 Opasquia Times Community Jennifer Laviolette
The Pas has been home to quite a few spectacular murals and now another one has taken up residence on a local community organization’s building. The Pas Friendship Centre has a new look with a mural done by a local artist.“We wanted to do something like this…