by Gazette Staff | Jan 22, 2026 | Local History
The legacy of the caboose continues to be celebrated In Manitoba, the Canadian National Railway (CN) caboose played a significant role in both freight train operations and the region’s cultural landscape. By the time the CN was formed in 1919, many railways in...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 22, 2026 | Local History
The School District of Alma No. 668 The following information on Alma School was found in the archives of the Belmont Museum: The first settlers came to the Alma District in 1881, and soon it became necessary to provide education for the children. The School District...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 22, 2026 | News
Belmont creates a classic skating rink The Belmont Park Committee, consisting of Tara Smith, Jenny Steele, April Hoblyak, and a small army of volunteers have created a winter paradise that is proving to be a hot spot for all ages! They have created a classic skating...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Pembina River Metis Local hold executive election The Pembina River Metis Local held its executive election on January 11, 2026, at the Strathcona Drop-In located in Belmont. A sizable crowd was in attendance to vote in the new executive, which included a Chair, Vice...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Turtle Mountain MLA Doyle Piwniuk reflects back on serving his constituency Our next Manitoba provincial election is currently scheduled for October 2027, but it may be called sooner. With that in mind, I wanted to talk to our current Turtle Mountain MLA, Doyle...
