Gift-giving season is upon us and the internet is ablaze with unique gift ideas to entice every shopper. Add to that the ease and convenience of online shopping and it becomes a preferred option for many.

In recent years, curious finds by quarry workers in gravel pits near Grunthal have led to some remarkable discoveries about prehistoric conditions in southeast Manitoba.

On November 24, hundreds of people gathered at the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church to bid a final farewell to a dear friend and loved one, John Loeppky.

On November 25, the provincial government announced new funding that will benefit Niverville, the RM of Ritchot, and at least four other municipalities in the southeast.

For weeks, the excitement of Niverville’s new McDonald’s was enough to keep locals abuzz with positivity. It didn’t take long, though, for the shine to wear off and the mood to change, at least for some. In particular, customers have taken note of issues with the flow of traffic to and from the restaurant.

When it comes to forward-thinking school policy, the division scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM) continues to lead the way. In November, the province’s French school division released a four-page directive for its educators, developed as a response to students’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as internet plagiarism.