Make the most of this beautiful summer
Trudy Schroeder/Random Notes Recently, I have been working on a project that has taken me to areas of Manitoba I have never visited before. It is so easy for
What’s up in Sri Lanka Community?
Thorana Depicts Buddha’s Life Story Before unveiling the Thorana, Bathi Gee chanted. This open-air Buddhist spiritual exhibition, a free-standing structure 25 feet tall and 30 feet wide, tells the Dheegahithi
Weather
By Jim Ingebrigtsen I think my first conscious memory of anything weather related was when we lived in Vancouver. I was seven. I remember walking to school and realizing
Where the heck is the North Pole?
Gary BrownGeocaching As I write this month’s article, I realize that we still have two years’ worth of prizes in the form of annual premium memberships to hand out.
Steinbach: Not as easy as just saying cheese
Kelvin Goertzenby News from Steinbach For many people in Manitoba and Canada, their only connection to the town of New Bothwell, Manitoba, is Bothwell Cheese. My connection goes a
“Religion is a form of insanity”. It is also expensive
Food for thought by Wayne Weedon Despite the risk of being imprisoned in several countries, including Canada, and the risk of being publicly executed in some other countries, Sigmund
My commitment to reconciliation
By Scott Browning I met a young woman while out running an errand. I am a nature lover and because of this, my ears picked up the sound of
Turtle Mountain: The first potash mine in Manitoba
News from Turtle Mountain by Doyle Piwniuk I have always called myself a proud Western Manitoban who lived majority of my time long the Manitoba/Saskatchewan Border. I was born
Cats and the outdoors
Healthy Pet column It’s summer! It’s warm out, gardens are planted and vacations are planned. In Winnipeg, this season is so short and fleeting that we need to take
Beautiful Cheongsam-Themed Event Unfolds in Chinese Community
Last Sunday, a unique "Cheongsam Salon" was held in Winnipeg. The event, organized by Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association (WCSA), featured a mix of performances, including fashion shows, dance, singing, and