One week after the winning ace was pulled in the Nighthawks Chase the Ace contest on July 29, winner Joe Strebly dropped by to receive his cheque.

The meeting place was Smitty’s, the location of more than 40 weeks of Chase the Ace excitement. The jackpot, including his daily prize: $49,813. 

At least two young Niverville residents are participating in this year’s Youth Athlete of the Year competition—and they need your support. Competitors include nine-year-old Finley Rideout and 12-year-old Savanah Buzan.

After more than 40 weeks of anticipation, the winning ace of spades was finally pulled at the Nighthawks’ weekly Chase the Ace fundraiser in the Smitty’s lounge. On Monday, July 28, Joe Strebly of Winnipeg walked away with the final jackpot.

In recent weeks, the much-anticipated Cornerstone Café and Deli opened its doors to hungry diners at 511 Main Street in St. Adolphe. So far, the business’s outlet is optimistic. Local resident and restaurant owner Peter Ecker says they’ve seen a steady flow of traffic, both local and Winnipeg-based.

Southern Manitoba is home to some of the world’s most amazing forests, parks, lakes, and hiking trails, and it’s where most outdoorsy Manitobans choose to vacation every summer.

But if you’re a little adventurous, there are vast areas north of Lake Winnipeg that offer stunning vistas and one-of-a-kind sights just waiting to be explored. Mostly, these hidden gems go underappreciated.

Just over a week ago, Niverville’s Bryelle Muntain and her teammates did more than just win a hockey tournament—they made history for Manitoba.