Every winter, as sure as the snow arrives, we can also expect the certainty of complaints about windrows. Without question, it can be infuriating to dig your way out of the driveway only to find a barricade of heavily packed white stuff blocking your access when you return home.

On December 19, the provincial government announced plans to provide aid to the most vulnerable families affected by the soaring costs of food. A $3 million grant has been designated for Harvest Manitoba, the province’s primary distributor of food donations to food banks across Manitoba.

Every business owner understands that the foundation for growth, and ultimately success, is a well-executed advertising and promotional strategy. And in the twenty-first century, the internet, with all its social media platforms, is ripe with opportunity.

In response to an ever-growing human resource challenge in medical centres across Manitoba, the provincial government made an announcement on December 14 which could change the face of emergency services, most notably in rural facilities.

Following a presentation by the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM), Ritchot’s council is considering the adoption of a bylaw which will eventually ensure that all municipal services are delivered in both official languages.

A three-year process is officially underway which, by 2025, should give residents of Ste. Agathe a much higher level of protection from future floods.