2018 - Monthly Archive

May 02, 2018

Town Wide Garage Sales

Saturday, May 5... read more..

April 27, 2018

Being home helps Ferguson move forward

With a space to call his own in his old home, Hunter Ferguson can now look toward a new future and moving ahead with the next phase of his life. In March, after a long stay in Crocus Hill Estates in ... read more..

April 27, 2018

After surgery, Hiebert looks to future

Two years after she proved what love and courage could do, Kristen Hiebert of Boissevain is looking to the future. The mother, who kept her daughter alive overnight in sub-zero temperatures after a c... read more..

April 27, 2018

April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018

Don’t fix what’s not broken in health care

Health care in Boissevain is not broken, so it does not need to be fixed but instead supported, said those involved in a health care meeting in the community last weekend. River Heights MLA Jon Gerra... read more..

April 13, 2018

April 15, 2018

April 13, 2018

Humboldt tragedy hits home

Although it happened on a highway a province away, the tragedy of the Humboldt Broncos hit hearts across the entire country, including here in Boissevain. On April 6, the hockey team was on its way t... read more..

April 06, 2018

April 6, 2018

April 06, 2018

WiFi big addition to health care facilities

Thanks to two important community groups, health care facilities in Boissevain now have updated tools to help keep families in touch with one another. Both the local Palliative Care committee and the... read more..

March 29, 2018

Hydro upgrades to benefit rural areas

Drivers who see Manitoba Hydro changing poles on #10 highway are watching a larger project unfolding. North of Minto, the Crown Corporation has been replacing some of the wood poles for its power dis... read more..

March 29, 2018

March 30, 2018

March 23, 2018

Forsyth drives Broncos to victory

It might have been a long trip for the Boissevain Broncos Varsity Girls basketball team, but it was one that ended as well as possible. On Saturday, March 17 the Broncos took the provincial ‘A’ tit... read more..

March 23, 2018

March 16, 2018

March 09, 2018

March 9, 2018

March 09, 2018

Yoga studio to breathe new life in downtown building

Once she takes possession of the old Hair Teasers building on South Railway Street, Lindsay Alvis can start the practical work of getting her new yoga studio/fitness centre operating. Alvis, who s... read more..

March 02, 2018

March 2, 2018

February 23, 2018

February 23, 2018

Strong past, strong future for Redhand

With an expanding industry, Paul Bell feels Redhand Ltd. will have a strong future that rivals its past. The manure applicator business has been around since 2000, with Bell as owner operator for t... read more..

February 16, 2018

Running became way of life for Boissevain man

For about fifty years, Kennedy Cohoe has been on the run, and in the best way possible. The 75-year-old continues to hit the road to stay in shape and keep himself active. In some ways, it is the s... read more..

February 16, 2018

February 09, 2018

February 9, 2018

February 09, 2018

Hazlewood Drugs changes hands, remains local

Patrons of Boissevain’s pharmacy will be happy to see the changeover in ownership is keeping familiar faces front and center. As of February 5, Megan and Dan Hamilton became the new owners of Hazle... read more..

February 02, 2018

February 2, 2018

January 26, 2018

Changes to pharmacy services for care homes concerning

A drop in business for local pharmacies might also create problems for vulnerable clients due to a change made by the province regarding supplying medications to personal care homes. A recent annou... read more..

January 26, 2018

New lagoon for Boissevain being researched

Boissevain-Morton is looking at options to replace an old lagoon before they face fines for its operation. Mayor David Stead said a company did some drilling around the lagoon south of Boissevain i... read more..

January 26, 2018

January 19, 2018

January 19, 2018

NDP Leader Wab Kinew stops in Boissevain to chat health care

Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew and NDP Health Critic Andrew Swan made a stop in Boissevain this week to chat about health care and hear from families and seniors about the health care services they nee... read more..