The turbulent and controversial rollout of the Winnipeg Metro Region’s (WMR) Plan20-50 continued apace on Tuesday, August 20, with several key story developments.

Just weeks before the start of another school year, educational administrators across Manitoba have received a new directive from the province: student cellphone use is to be banned in classrooms.

The airspace over Hespeler Park is about to bring some big thrills for kids enrolled in this year’s adventure camp, hosted by Niverville Recreation. On Tuesday, August 20, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-130H Hercules will circle the sky over the park and drop a parachute team of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based out of 17 Wing Winnipeg.

Almost one week after hundreds filled the Heritage Centre in opposition to Plan20-50, the Town of Niverville has made public their intent to oppose it as well.

During these hot, dry summer days of August, the RM of Ritchot wants to remind residents to pay heed to their water consumption from now until September 30.

Following the success of its cell phone ban last year, the division scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM) has decided to take technology restriction one step further. Beginning this fall, teachers in the division’s Kindergarten to Grade Eight schools in Manitoba will restrict classroom screentime to a maximum of one hour per day.