Lakes need more protections against invasive species, group says
Some lakes, such as Sandy Lake have inspection stations to check boats for zebra mussels but lack the capacity to properly clean them.
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Booze ban on Manitoba First Nation not the solution
Residents are allowed small amounts of alcohol, but during the ban, officials at check stops checked all vehicles, and confiscated any booze.
New SARM initiative aims to support women on RM councils
Seven per cent of Saskatchewan rural municipality council members are female. Five per cent of those are reeves.
Stranded Winnipeg students cared for by Sask. towns after crash
Indian Head and Wosley took in Manitoba students who were stranded after one of their charter buses crashed amid blustery weather conditions.
Family says man brain-dead after altercation with Sask police
The man's brother says nobody deserves to go through what his family has gone through and he is disgusted by the actions of the officers.
Communities not expecting major flooding in southern Manitoba
Manitoba has been warning of a major flood risk this spring along the Red River between Emerson and the Red River Floodway inlet.
Dumont Lodge’s features inspired by Métis culture and past
Dumont Lodge means having a home base for the Métis community to offer learning opportunities for language, history and culture.
‘STEINBACH IN CRISIS’: More will die, says grieving mother
A grieving mother says people need to watch out for signs that someone they know might be using opioids or street drugs like purple down.
Manitoba, MMF to partner on Métis education strategy
The strategy will tackle cultural learning supports and graduates’ transitions into the workforce and post-secondary education.
What life looks like at 100
Centenarians represent a small but growing segment of the population, so the Flatlander looked into what life is like at 100.
Booze ban on Manitoba First Nation not the solution
Residents are allowed small amounts of alcohol, but during the ban, officials at check stops checked all vehicles, and confiscated any booze.
New SARM initiative aims to support women on RM councils
Seven per cent of Saskatchewan rural municipality council members are female. Five per cent of those are reeves.
Stranded Winnipeg students cared for by Sask. towns after crash
Indian Head and Wosley took in Manitoba students who were stranded after one of their charter buses crashed amid blustery weather conditions.
Family says man brain-dead after altercation with Sask police
The man's brother says nobody deserves to go through what his family has gone through and he is disgusted by the actions of the officers.
Communities not expecting major flooding in southern Manitoba
Manitoba has been warning of a major flood risk this spring along the Red River between Emerson and the Red River Floodway inlet.
Dumont Lodge’s features inspired by Métis culture and past
Dumont Lodge means having a home base for the Métis community to offer learning opportunities for language, history and culture.
‘STEINBACH IN CRISIS’: More will die, says grieving mother
A grieving mother says people need to watch out for signs that someone they know might be using opioids or street drugs like purple down.
Manitoba, MMF to partner on Métis education strategy
The strategy will tackle cultural learning supports and graduates’ transitions into the workforce and post-secondary education.
What life looks like at 100
Centenarians represent a small but growing segment of the population, so the Flatlander looked into what life is like at 100.