On March 12, hundreds of supporters filled the banquet hall of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the annual Joy Smith Foundation (JSF) fundraising gala.

With temperatures rising, the Town of Niverville is reminding residents that the province will soon announce spring weight restrictions on local roads. These restrictions are set annually as a means to protect infrastructure during the thawing season. 

After years of provincial inaction, some residents of Ste. Agathe are tired of waiting for authorities to improve safety for drivers at the intersection of Highways 75 and 305. In recent days, a petition including nearly 1,000 signatures was presented to MLA Ron Schuler.

Providence University College president Dr. Kenton Anderson has announced his intention to retire. His official last day will be May 31, 2027, allowing him one more year in the position before passing the baton.

For immigrants landing in a new country, finding community is among the greatest imperatives. From there, all other steps can fall into place. That’s the premise underlying Eastman Immigrant Services, founded in 1999 as a program through the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce. This non-profit currently has two offices in Steinbach.

If all goes to plan, the RM of Ritchot should have an added layer of safety and bylaw enforcement come spring. At this stage, applications are being reviewed for Ritchot’s first official Community Safety Officer (CSO).