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Monday, 20 October 2025 14:46
Are Steelers Contenders, or Pretenders?
So, are the Selkirk Steelers for real this year? The answer just might be yes. Or at the very least, they are positioned to get back into the playoffs this year for the first time since 2022.A month into the season, the Steelers sit atop the MJHL standings with 20…
Monday, 20 October 2025 14:53
Russell Rams Preparing for Upcoming Season
The Russell Rams are heading back on the ice during the first week of November. In preparation for the season, the guys were selling squares at the Beef & Barley Trade show.
Monday, 20 October 2025 14:43
Wolverines Stumble Against Divisional Foes
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines missed a glorious chance to pick up some key divisional victories against the last-place Northern Manitoba Blizzard and create even more distance between themselves and the bottom of the West Division last week. Instead, with just one point in three games last week, things are…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10:52
PADCOM signs deal with Port of Churchill
By Jeffrey JonesGlobe and MailCalgary PADCOM A small Manitoba potash producer has signed a partnership agreement with the operator of the Port of Churchill to evaluate exporting the fertilizer ingredient at the Hudson Bay facility, which is being considered for a multibillion-dollar expansion. Read more in this weeks issue of…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10:37
MMF Breaks Ground on Housing Units for Elders and Seniors
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis is proud to announce that, as part of its ongoing commitment to affordable, safe, and accessible housing for Red River Métis Citizens across the province, has broken ground for its Russell Métis Seniors Affordable Housing project. This…
Wednesday, 08 October 2025 12:40
Gambler hosts students in huge Reconciliation Day event
About 120 students - mainly from grades 5 - 9 from Inglis, Major Pratt, Binscarth School, Ecole St Lazare and Birtle gathered at the Geo. P. Buleziuk Centre as Gambler First Nation hosted an event focusing on the meaning and importance of Reconciliation Day in Canada. Although it wasn’t requested,…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:00
Bochek Looking to Cap Junior Career in Style
By Derek HoltomKyle Bochek’s hockey journey has taken him all around Western Canada – from his hometown of Moosomin, Sask., to Melville, Sask., to Vancouver, to Niverville, and finally, with the end in sight, Waywayseecappo.Just 80 minutes up the highway from his hometown, Bochek is looking to make an impact…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:00
Pink Cancer Game Raises Over 27K
Every year, the Major Pratt Trojans Pink Cancer game is one of the most joyful events in the community. And it’s more than just all that pink. This year was the 10th year that the Trojan High School hockey team hosted the fundraiser in aid of the expansion of the…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:00
Royal Winnipeg Ballet Coming to Town
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School’s On the Edge tour has sent dancers on the road to share the power of ballet and other dance forms with new audiences in schools and community spaces for almost 50 years. Pioneered by the RWB in 1945, the famous ‘one - night stand’ model…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:00
Jon Montgomery Receives 4-H Distinguished Alumni Award
Olympic Champion and renowned TV host of The Amazing Race Canada, Jon Montgomery is a proud second-generation 4-H’er. His involvement in the 4-H movement began in his hometown of Russell, MB, where he was a youth member of the Russell 4-H Beef Club for four years.A proud alum, Jon has…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:00
Trojans and Raiders Play Fundraising Game
The Trojans and the Raiders have played against each other for the last five years in the fundraiser in aid of bringing chemotherapy treatment to the area. The Raiders raised $500 which was presented at the game. (Below) Josh Edwards, captain of the Major Pratt Trojans and Kael Maxwell of…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Yachminka Dance is Back and Growing Fast
Like most organizations, Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Troupe took a bit of a hit during the two years of Covid. Tyla Betke who was a dancing member of Yachminka since she was a child, has brought the group back to life. In fact, they started up again last year. “Last year…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
A Little - or Big - Bit of Four Legged Love
Her registered name is Voila Sleek Brie at Morningdew.But everyone at Prairie Mountain Health personal care homes around this area, just call her Brie.The seven year-old registered Great Dane dropped into the Russell PCH last week. She brought along her ‘roommate’ Elaine Dixon - to drive....Elaine has been a member…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Manitoba Junior Hockey League Play-Off Races Nearing Completion
By Derek HoltomThere is precious little drama in the MJHL this season in terms of who will make the playoffs. Last year, five teams were competing for four spots in the MJHL’s West Division, making for a thrilling last two months of the season.This year, the only real battle is…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Binscarth’s Winterfest Coming Up Soon
We are currently taking registration for Gym Kids Session #3!! The session starts February 21/22 and runs for 8 weeks. There will not be class during Spring Break March 25-29. We have classes for kids aged 18 months to 8 years old. The classes are gymnastics based using bars, beams,…