Article appeared in the Dec. 1, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Riverton and Area Business Association (RABA), now called the Riverton and District Chamber of Commerce, held its 13th annual RABA Christmas Dinner and Dance, at the Riverton Hall on Nov. 26. Over 200 people dressed in their best… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Dec. 1, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… “Movembers” are one of those man-things that has captured the enthusiasm of many members of that gender, including local politicians who, if anyone has noticed, might have looked a little fuzzier last month. The reason for the sprouting… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 24, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… In a surprise move on Nov. 9, Gimli council informed Eric Stefanson, committee chair of Gimli’s proposed Multiplex Centre, that it would not be supporting the Multiplex project if it includes an indoor swimming pool. “I was surprised,”… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 24, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Arborg area RCMP officer, Bob Dowd, writes a lot in his spare time. He has written his second book, this one entitled “The Anti-Bully”, which he will be launching at Palsson Fine Foods in Arborg, on Nov. 24.… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 24, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… In the longest university strike in Manitoba’s history, about 3,000 students attending Brandon University have been waiting in vain for a timely return to classes, since professors there walked off the job on Oct. 12, in demand of… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 24, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… On Aug. 2, a group of Lake Winnipeg fishers got together with Gimli MLA, Peter Bjornson, and Manitoba Premier, Greg Selinger to discuss the very real threat that the federal government will do away with the Fresh Water… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 24, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… At its last strategic planning meeting, held in Nov. 2010, the Riverton-based Community Futures East Interlake (CFEI) made a new regional needs assessment one of its five priorities for the fiscal year, the others of which were the… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 17, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… A report from the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) asks, ‘What is the future of learning in Canada’? CCL recently produced its final report, a 76 page document, warning that Canada is slipping down the international learning curve.… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 17,2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… About 50 people attended a forum in Teulon on Nov. 10, on housing issues affecting communities across rural Manitoba. Participants were mainly Reeves and council members from numerous southern Interlake towns and municipalities, including Arborg, Riverton, Teulon, Selkirk, Stonewall,… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 17 issue of the Interlake Spectator… More than 300 attended the Remembrance Day ceremonies held at the Arborg Community Centre the morning of Nov. 11. It was a thoughtfully put together event that involved the contributions of numerous community members of all age groups. Glenn… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 17 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Many people still do not know that Aboriginal Veterans Day takes place each year on Nov. 8, three days before Remembrance Day. The tradition was started 19 years ago, after a small group of people from British Columbia and… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 10 issue of the Interlake Spectator… John Murdock lives in Fisher River Cree Nation (Koostatak), about three hours north of Winnipeg. He recently sat down with the Spectator to talk about his journey from the years spent in residential schools during his early childhood and… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 10 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Located at 1 Queen St. at the mouth of the Icelandic River, Engimyri House in Riverton is the oldest unaltered house of its kind in the area. It was built in about 1900 by the Jonasson family, pioneers who… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 10 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Norm Penner started welding at 8 years old., then at age 12 worked two hours each day after school at the family business, now known as Okno Manufacturing, Inc., started in 1980 by his father, Abe. The business, with… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 3 issue of the Interlake Spectator… The Geysir Hall committee held its eight annual Halloween bash on Oct. 29 at the Geysir Hall, located about 12 km north east of Arborg . As ever, the event was a smash hit, with about 300 tickets sold… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Nov 3 issue of the Interlake Spectator… A topographical mapping of the RM of Bifrost has just been completed, bringing planners for the Arborg-Bifrost area a step closer to developing a comprehensive water management plan. An aircraft, equipped with specialized LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) equipment,… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Oct 27 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Cindy and Robert Obszarski of Fisher Branch normally grow seed and grain crops. Unable to plant fields this year because of poor weather conditions, they made the most of it by planting pumpkins instead. In all, the Obszarskis planted… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Oct 20 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Yoga instructor, Leanne Stevens, has been living in Winnipeg Beach for the past seven years, after first coming to the area a few years earlier to teach yoga classes. The 44-year-old former Winnipegger has been studying yoga intensively since… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Oct 20 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Cheryl Zelenitsky purchased Harbour Engraving in 2004. It came with a computerized engraver, a metal shear, and some basic supplies. She has since invested upwards of $50,000 in the business. She built an 860 sq. ft. workshop behind her… Continue reading
Article appeared in the Oct 13 issue of the Interlake Spectator… It was an exciting race to the top for Interlake candidates in the Oct. 4 provincial election. The night was won by New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Tom Nevakshonoff, incumbent, who earned 3,359 votes. Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate, Steve… Continue reading