by Gazette Staff | Feb 26, 2026 | News
2026 Snowman Contest winners announced Recently, a Snowman Contest was held in Baldur and Glenora, with our roving Gazette photographer and myself tasked as judges. All the entries were great, and we received many of them, making it very difficult to narrow down the...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 26, 2026 | Local History
History of the Metis people in our area Stephen Petrie, Chairman of the Pembina Valley Metis Local, was raised in Neelin, Manitoba, an area deeply rooted in the rich history of the Metis people. Listening to multi-generational stories from as early as he can remember...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Glenboro couple witnesses Cuban’s resilience during crisis When Kathy and Steve Sloat of Glenboro boarded their flight for a warm winter getaway, they carried some apprehension, knowing that Cuba was under strain from fuel shortages. The shortage stems from an ongoing...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 19, 2026 | Local History
Stephen Petrie introduces Louis Riel Stephen Petrie, historian, public speaker, and Chair of the Pembina Valley Metis Local, hosted an information session on Louis Riel at the Bayside Personal Care Home in Killarney on February 16. A sizable crowd of residents,...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 19, 2026 | News
Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes holds Aquatic Invasive Species forum The RM of Prairie Lakes hosted an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) forum at the Ninette Hall (Hall) on February 15th. The Hall was filled to capacity, with many attendees standing at the back of...
