by Gazette Staff | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
by Gayle Johnson Back in 2010 John Alcock’s brother taped an interesting video for John thinking he would appreciate seeing it. The video was of a gentleman who created wooden bowls using hand tools. John’s brother was right, it was something John found very...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 14, 2024 | Volunteerism
by Gayle Johnson Volunteers are the backbone of so many of our community activities and without them, our communities would never be able to support the undertakings and goings on. This past weekend at the Holland Ice Gardens, there was a special guest at the game,...
by Gazette Staff | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo The Canadian Cancer Society received support from area golfers July 9th and 10th, as the annual “Marathon Monday” golfing competition was held at area golf courses. Patrick Law, an organizer and participant in the event, said in an interview July...
by Gazette Staff | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Gayle Johnson Although it should have happened in 2021, the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on even Centennial festivities. Current McLeod owners Don and Sharon, shared memories and stories of life on the McLeod farm. The McLeod farm legacy started back in 1921, when...
by Gazette Staff | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo A Glenora area farmer decided to check his camera feed to see what was happening for calving March 6th. He discovered one of his cows had achieved a rare feat. “I missed the first two,” he recalled in a phone interview, “but I did get to see the...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Gayle Johnson Our beautiful Baldur Community Gym (Gym), has had some new equipment added to its repertoire! Available to members 24/7, this gym rivals all other facilities – outfitted with two change rooms complete with showers and a large variety of...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo The “Castle on the Lake” on Pelican Lake is the focal point of a new lakefront development plan, which is intended to begin sales and construction this Spring and Summer. The building has been purchased by an investment group under the banner,...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | Volunteerism
by Lawrence Lannoo Five area residents were recognized for their contributions to community and country January 17th, each receiving an award with royal significance during a ceremony in Brandon. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, which recognizes the 70th...
by Gazette Staff | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
