by Gazette Staff | Oct 13, 2022 | Community Spotlight
by Lawrence Lannoo For Father’s Day, Melanie Lane was buying Jets hockey tickets for her husband when she noticed an opportunity she had to consider. Lane, who teaches grade one at Wawanesa School, became interested in one of the contests she qualified to enter as a...
by Gazette Staff | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo A Holland family will be recognized for their charitable efforts fighting muscular dystrophy October 23rd at an award presentation in Brandon. Gerald Grift, along with parents Barb and Harvey, will be honoured for supporting MD research for the past...
by Gazette Staff | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo (We continue our discussion of wild pigs this week with the first-hand knowledge and experiences of an area farmer.) When he hears the term, “wild pigs,” which includes both wild boars and sows, Cypress River farmer Ken Harpelle has a real-life...
by Gazette Staff | Mar 10, 2022 | Volunteerism
by Gayle Johnson There are some people that will shy away from accolades and the spotlight, with no want for recognition for anything they do. Corey Forbes, or Forbsy as he is affectionately known, is one of those people who in his mind is just another guy doing his...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo The contractor overseeing the construction of the new group home in Ninette said work on the building is on schedule for its completion date of April 1st. Geoff Gregoire, co-owner of Contractor’s Corner from Brandon, said January 10th plumbers and...