by Gazette Staff | Apr 16, 2026 | Community Spotlight
Behind the siren ... commitment and training in rural fire departments Local firefighters are often seen throughout our communities volunteering at fundraising events, supporting community celebrations, leading the way in the annual Christmas Parade, and of course...
by Gazette Staff | Dec 11, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Bolack Farms receive Watershed District Award We reached out to the Central Assiniboine Watershed District, located in Baldur, Manitoba, and spoke with Hailey Gardham, the Grow/PWCP Coordinator for the district. Hailey provided us with information about the annual...
by Gazette Staff | Nov 13, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Foodbank fundraiser - the perfect way to help On November 9th, the Belmont Hall played host to the annual Killarney Food Bank Fundraiser. A group of talented musicians, including Russell Moffat, Bob Williamson, Dan and Alex Spring and Gail MacKay, took to the stage to...
by Gazette Staff | Oct 2, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Cypress River’s Jim Cassels hosts epic garage sale There’s simply no garage sale like one hosted by Jim Cassels! If you missed Jim Cassels’ epic Garage Sale in Cypress River, you truly missed an extraordinary event. Jim shone in his element, connecting with everyone,...
by Gazette Staff | Sep 11, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Blair and Bobbi Rankin inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association honour roll Blair and Bobbi Rankin are not just names; they represent the pinnacle of excellence in the Hereford cattle industry, having proudly been inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association...
by Gazette Staff | Jul 17, 2025 | Community Spotlight
A Camel's Portrait, A Painter's Memory Weiming Zhao, a well-known Brandon-based artist recognized for his plein air paintings of iconic scenes throughout Brandon and Western Manitoba, recently felt an emotional pull toward Glenboro’s beloved mascot, Sara the Camel....
