Author Archives: Marianne Curtis
Two groups rescued from Stuartburn swamps
Fourteen people, including two young children, had to be rescued April 15 after getting lost in the bush while riding ATVs in southeastern Manitoba. A group of ATV riders were … Continue reading
Steinbach honoured by AMM
The City of Steinbach’s Class 1 Disposal ground was recently recognized as an example of environmental responsibility by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities when it helped earn the city the … Continue reading
Vita teen honoured by Lieutenant Governor
A young volunteer from the community of Vita is this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governors “Make a Difference” Community Award for the Eastman region, On April 17, eighteen year … Continue reading
Sawatsky inducted into Hall of Fame
On April 21, the Manitoba High School Athletic Association inducted Michelle Sawatsky-Koop, along with five other athletes, three builders and one team into the High School Hall of Fame. The … Continue reading
Pallister hits the southeast to gain support
On April 11, Brian Pallister announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba, a position vacated by Hugh McFayden after the party’s disappointing fall … Continue reading
Judo kicks up in La Broquerie
The Steinbach Judo club is celebrating after successfully hosting a judo competition in La Broquerie which drew competitors all the way from Ontario. On April 14, the Eastern Manitoba … Continue reading
Hovercraft team wins third
Nine students from Landmark Collegiate were recently awarded with certificates of excellence after they finished in the top three at a hovercraft competition at the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ Manufacturing … Continue reading
Burton Cummings headlining Summer in the City
The Summer in the City Festival committee has announced that, former lead singer of the Guess Who, Burton Cummings is set to play the Prudential Main Stage, on Saturday, June … Continue reading
Bargains galore during Niverville garage sale
Photo by Marianne Curtis Over seventy homes from throughout Niverville participated in a community wide garage sale on April 28. The community wide garage sale kicked off a number … Continue reading
Lorette Trailer park still in limbo
Residents living in the Lorette Trailer park are still waiting for the municipality to make a decision pertaining to a subdivision proposal that could force them out of their homes … Continue reading
Online auction raises $30,000
The numbers are in and the Ste. Anne Hospital Foundation is pleased with the success of their recent online auction. The online auction, which took place in April, was held … Continue reading
Burn bans in place throughout region
A burn ban remains in effect throughout several municipalities in the region despite recent precipitation. In the RM of Stuartburn, all open fires remain banned in rural areas of the … Continue reading
Stuartburn loses councillor
The RM of Stuartburn council has called for an August bi-election after the recent resignation of long time councillor Dan Bodz. As of March 26, Bodz stepped down from his … Continue reading
South Eastman health merges with Central district
As of May 18, South Eastman Health will cease to exist after the board recently voted unanimously to merge with Central Region. The decision was made as a result to … Continue reading
Piney dumps up for discussion
The RM of Piney encourages residents from throughout the municipality to attend an upcoming public open house to discuss the future of the municipality’s solid waste facilities. A public open … Continue reading
Piney pays out recreation funds
Six months after estabishing the first recreation commission in the RM of Piney, facilities from throughout the municipality are reaping the benefits. At a recently RM of Piney council meeting … Continue reading
Niverville job centre opens this month
Students on the west side of the region are being encouraged to check out the youth job center that recently opening in Niverville for the summer. On May 7, the … Continue reading
Ritchot approves major development
The community of Ile Des Chenes will see a major construction boom over the next two years now that the RM of Ritchot has approved three major apartment projects and … Continue reading
Dumaine back in court
On May 16, RM of Ritchot councillor Ernie Dumaine will once again face a judge after being charged for uttering threats against a municipal employee. In early January, Dumaine was … Continue reading
Public outraged over fate of rescued cub
By Marianne Curtis A decision by the Department of Natural Resources to release a four week old bear cub rescued last month is St. Malo back into the wild within … Continue reading
Landmark tot celebrates last chemo treatment
Two years ago, the Dawson Trail Dispatch introduced readers to two year old Sophia Penner. At the time she was a bubbly toddler facing several years of chemotherapy. Today, she … Continue reading
La Broquerie resident wants reduction in packaging
A RM of La Broquerie resident is requesting that the province step up and enforce existing regulations that would ultimately reduce the volume of waste packaging consumers are forced to … Continue reading
DFO expected to back out of potholes
Rural municipalities from throughout the province are celebrating a recent decision by the Harper government to introduce changes to the Fisheries Act that could make things significantly easier when it … Continue reading
Bethesda ER project tender awarded
Construction on the Bethesda Hospital emergency room project can now proceed after the board of South Eastman Health awarded the contract. On April 20, South Eastman Health announced that Penn-Co … Continue reading
Hanover hires new administrator
As of the middle of May, the RM of Hanover will have a new chief administrator. RM of Hanover reeve Stan Toews confirms that Luc Lahaie will take over as … Continue reading
Chrysalis Fund ready for grant requests
Groups and organizations looking for a little extra funding are encouraged to send an application to the Chrysalis Fund. The Chrysalis Fund has approximately $5,000 in grant money and the … Continue reading
