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Aug. 28, 2008 Edition « Last week´s issue
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New neighbourhood named after former police chief

For nearly three decades, Arthur Bridgwater walked the streets of Fort Garry and ensured the public’s safety in his role as chief of the Fort  [more…]

Will the federal government call a fall election?
Yes100%
No0%
Depends on the circumstances0%
Not sure0%
Total Votes: 5

Local Stories

Group promotes farm safety, accident prevention


When Neil Enns lost his hand in a farming accident 11 years ago, he didn’t lose his spirit or love of farming. Instead, his accident provided  [more…]

North End agency plants SEEDs of business


After working for a company as a window washer for five years, Colin Desrochers knew he wanted to become his own boss but had no  [more…]

Homeless Husky finally caught


Two months after she first appeared in a North End park with her litter of puppies, a stray Husky cross was finally caught more than  [more…]

Removal of foot bridges cause for concern in N.K.


Gerry Green has been a regular on the Northeast Pioneers Greenway for some time, so he was a little surprised a few weeks ago to  [more…]

Winnipeg-based company wins international fireworks competition


With thunderous eruptions and explosions of light over the Vancouver skyline, an unwitting observer may have mistakenly thought the city was under attack. In reality, it  [more…]

Walker Avenue residents celebrate in style


In an effort to become closer knit and celebrate local talent, a group of Fort Rouge residents hosted the inaugural Walker Avenue Block Party. The Aug.  [more…]

Portage Avenue apartments undergo facelift


An aging St. James apartment complex is undergoing a major facelift. Winpark-Dorchester is spending approximately $7 million to completely refurbish the Mount Royal and Silver Heights  [more…]

Charleswood boy shines on baseball diamond


Baseball rookies invaded Canwest Park earlier this month as part of the provincial Honda Hit, Run and Throw Competition. Luc Laurin from Charleswood was the lone  [more…]
Columns

Some accidents should not happen


You know how in the movies, when something traumatic happens to someone and they show it in slow motion, then speed it up to real  [more…]

Garth Tohms

Some prices are worth paying


I find the current public debate about geothermal systems to be both fascinating and maddening. From an environmental perspective, the technology is undeniably exciting because it  [more…]

Marlo Campbell

Super vitamin putting kibosh on cancer


For those of you who don’t know, Superman is solar-powered. His super strength and super-duper abilities come from the rays of our yellow sun. Perhaps  [more…]

Bruce Naherniak