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Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:25
Local artisan using her talents to aid innocent victims of Russian aggression
A local resident has come up with a unique way to raise money for Ukrainian relief efforts. Irene Yarema-Whitwell has been decorating cookies using a Ukrainian motif. She did it for her family last year, but after seeing the events unfolding in Ukraine over the last few weeks, she decided…
By Gabe MercierMVSD Trustee Each individual working in Mountain View School Division contributes to the school system and keeps it motoring along. When it comes to the safety of children within the school gate, educational assistants, custodians, teachers, and administrators educate and protect them. These school-based personnel have duties at…
Sharlene Clinton of IG Wealth Management presents a cheque for $1,000 to Al Gray of the AIRPORTMEMORIAL80 Project. The project aims to commemorate Dauphin’s contribution to the second world war with memorials at Riverside Cemetery and the local airport.
Lions Club president Hugh Lintick, left, and Lion Ted Wojtowicz, right, presented Al Gray, chair of the fund-raising committee, with a cheque for $1,000 for the Airport Memorial 80th Anniversary project. The project aims to commemorate Dauphin’s contribution to the second world war with memorials at Riverside Cemetery and the…
Singer-songwriter Kolby Clunas took to the stage in the Old Fire Hall at the Watson Arts Centre, Friday, performing in front of a small, but appreciative audience. The next show at the Old Fire Hall will be an Open Mic Night, Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m., with host Gary Procyshyn.
By Ed StozekFor the Herald For close to 40 years downhill ski enthusiasts enjoyed their favourite winter pastime at the Mount Agassiz Ski Resort. Located eight miles west of McCreary, the National Parks Branch began developing the site in 1958-59. The site’s name was appropriate as the hill was at…
Support for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund has been tremendous. The fund has raised more than $100,000 in cash so far. “Right now we’ve contacted the federal government, the provincial government the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to give us a list of names and contact information of families that are wishing…
The 33rd annual gun and hobby show was held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, Saturday and Sunday. Featuring about 85 tables full of displays, there was something of interest for everyone who walked through the doors.
The Watson Arts Centre hosted a Hello Spring Market, Saturday. The market saw more than 25 home-based businesses and makers offering their wares to interested patrons.
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On Mar. 21, the Gilbert Plains branch of Western Financial Group was able to donate $5,000 to the Parkland Humane Society. Pictured, from left, is Kristen Rubeniuk, Peanut, Dawn Fillion, Nancy Beattie and PHS volunteer Denise Penrose. The donation was made available through the Western Financial Group’s charitable arm, The…
The women of the Fork River Women’s Institute recently made a donation of cash and hygiene items to the Parkland Crisis Center and Women’s Shelter. Pictured are Amanda of the Crisis Center, and Marilyn Kippen, Lorna DeVos and Emily Pylypchuk of the Fork River WI. The ladies of the WI…
From left, Can Bennet, public relations chair for Mountain View Teachers Association, and MVTA president Chance Henderson recently presented a cheque for $1,500 to Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum president Jim Perchaluk and Selo Ukraine board member Larry Hrytsay, as Don Tarrant, owner of Reit-Syd Equipment looks on. MVTA…
Ratepayers in the Mountain View School Division (MVSD) will see a slight reduction in their tax bills as the board of trustees passed a 2022-23 budget focused on the learner and the learning environment, with a special emphasis on the classroom. While this year’s budget saw an increase of almost…
The Old Fire Hall at the Watson Arts Centre hosted another Open Mic Night, Friday. The event drew a full house, with several acts taking to the mic to put their talent on display. The next show in the Old Fire Hall will see Kolby Clunas perform, Apr. 8, at…