March 2017 - Monthly Archive

March 31, 2017

Premier says budget constraints will make Whitewater Lake flooding relief difficult

Although Premier Brian Pallister is sympathetic, those involved in trying to get help to solve the Whitewater Lake problem might have to wait a bit for it. The Manitoba leader was in Boissevain wit... read more..

March 31, 2017

March 24, 2017

Peace Tower comes down

Last week, demolition crews at the International Peace Garden used a tow truck to pull the towers over, one by one. Now that the iconic towers are down, the focus at the International Peace Garden ... read more..

March 24, 2017

Lucky kidney recipient promotes organ donations

Jess Stobbe knows how important organ donations are and how lucky she is in her situation. The Boissevain resident and wife of Nevin Stobbe is recovering from her second kidney transplant. Recently... read more..

March 23, 2017

March 24, 2017

March 17, 2017

March 17, 2017

End of local blood clinics

The closure of the Canadian Blood Services Clinic in Brandon will not only impact collection in the Wheat City but also eliminate it in 11 rural communities. Boissevain is one of them. Recently, CB... read more..

March 17, 2017

Workman retires from Highways

A job that started because of his friends became a nearly four-decade career for Greg Workman. The Senior Project Manager at the Boissevain Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation office formall... read more..

March 10, 2017

Community rallies behind local family

The family of Neva Nowazek is thankful for the support the community of Boissevain is once again showing one of their own. The 15-year old girl suffers from a rare and little known condition called... read more..

March 10, 2017

March 03, 2017

Minto windfall attracting attention

The very generous bequest and how they will use it has generated more attention for Minto than they expected. The village received word about a year ago that they would be receiving at least $55,00... read more..

March 03, 2017

March 3, 2017