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...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Gayle Johnson According to Crystal Ediger, she and her husband David never win anything – that was until now. Crystal and David Ediger are the lucky winners of $12,855.00 from the Manitoba Ag Days 50/50 draw. When David received the call from Kristin...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo (In part one of this series, we discuss the presence of cougars in Manitoba, as well as the relationship between these big cats and human beings.) Despite the often frightening reputation cougars have in our culture and media, conservation efforts...
by Gazette Staff | Dec 18, 2021 | Volunteerism
by Lawrence Lannoo After almost 40 years of service in the Glenboro-South Cypress Fire Department, the Deputy Fire Chief will finish his service December 31st. Garth McIntyre, who first joined the department in 1982 and became Deputy Fire Chief in 1991, has submitted...
by Gazette Staff | Dec 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Gayle Johnson Brent Law, formerly of Cypress River, and currently the owner /operator of Ironcraft Inc. in Brandon, does many things very well. His shop, which is always bustling with motorcycle builds and customizations, metal fabrication, custom ornamental iron...
by Gazette Staff | Oct 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Gayle Johnson Cabrea, the Dunrea town mascot, has a rather interesting history that not many people know. When a man named Dollard Mailhot and his family moved to Dunrea, he was wowed by the number of geese that flew over the town in the spring and the fall....
by Gazette Staff | Oct 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Lawrence Lannoo Late in the 19th century John O. Bell and his family arrived on the Manitoba prairie from Cape Breton. Bell, who had originally emigrated to Canada from Scotland, was looking for a piece of land on which he could establish a homestead. The area he...
