2018 - Monthly Archive

September 07, 2018

Town Wide Garage Sales

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September 07, 2018

School still under construction as classes set to start

The school experience will be a little different to start for both staff and students in Boissevain School this fall. With classes starting on Wednesday, September 5, everyone will have to work their... read more..

August 31, 2018

August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018

Hot, dry summer hurries harvest

Harvest has started during a hot, dry and smoky summer that is not looking to provide much relief. Summer is usually a warm time, but this year has been a bit much for many people. Warm temperatures ... read more..

August 02, 2018

August 3, 2018

August 02, 2018

Iron Will: Latimer completes first full Iron Man

Duane Latimer of Boissevain proved his mettle in Whistler, British Columbia on July 29. He participated in the Ironman Canada race, starting at 6:20 am and not finishing until 10:51 pm. The race inclu... read more..

July 20, 2018

July 19, 2018

Peace Garden celebrates 85 years

A lot has changed since the International Peace Garden was dedicated in 1932, but the basic premise of peace between two nations has not changed. The Garden celebrated its 85th anniversary on July 14... read more..

July 06, 2018

Boissevain hosts another patriotic Canada Day celebration

Although the weather looked ominous during different parts of the day, and did interfere with one or two events, Boissevain’s celebration of the national birthday went on more or less as planned. A s... read more..

July 06, 2018

July 6, 2018

June 29, 2018

June 29, 2018

Class of 2018 say goodbye to ‘scary place called school’

As they say goodbye to their second home for the last thirteen years, the Class of 2018 found school was not a scary place after all. The latest graduating class of 27 took their last look at Boissev... read more..

June 22, 2018

June 22, 2018

Storm leaves trail of destruction in wake

Mother Nature reminded us that she could be very cruel on Thursday, June 14. After a muggy and at times rainy afternoon, the skies turned black and the wind got up around 6:00pm. Those in Boissevain ... read more..

June 15, 2018

Celebrating Baseball Manitoba’s 50th

A large crowd came out to celebrate Boissevain’s past baseball heroes while cheering on the next generation. On Friday, June 8, Boissevain Minor Ball held its celebration of Baseball Manitoba’s 50th ... read more..

June 15, 2018

June 08, 2018

Community helping couple bounce back from devastating fire

Once again Boissevain-Morton is getting behind locals who are suffering a personal tragedy. David M. Neufeld and Maggie Andres lost their home southwest of Boissevain in the early morning hours of Fr... read more..

June 08, 2018

June 8, 2018

June 01, 2018

June 1, 2018

June 01, 2018

Minor Ball to mark provincial anniversary

Boissevain Minor Ball will be looking to the past in order to promote the future. On June 8, before the Centennials home opener, the organization will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Baseball ... read more..

May 25, 2018

Students still making Connections at school fair

More than 20 years on, the Connections Fair still gives students the opportunity to put their education to a practical use. The event, in which high school students connect a project to a couple of t... read more..

May 25, 2018

May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018

Long day of health care lobbying in Winnipeg

Those involved in the long day of lobbying in the provincial capital on May 9 are hoping it will have an impact on a couple of health care fronts. Members of Boissevain-Morton Council and a hard-work... read more..

May 11, 2018

May 11, 2018

Seeding underway, rain needed soon

Although seeding has started in the area, there is a definite need for precipitation. Farmers have hit the land, and one thing they do not have to worry about is drying their fields. In fact, a littl... read more..

May 04, 2018

May 4, 2018

May 04, 2018

New Peace Garden CEO learning on the job

Tim Chapman is hoping his new position at the International Peace Garden will be one for a lifetime. Chapman arrived at the Garden and his new CEO position on Thursday, April 26, and he is getting se... read more..