Article appeared in the June 23, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… The Arnes Farmers’ Market, located just south of Arnes on PTH 222, is more than your typical farmers’ market, thanks to the inspiration and hard work of its owner, Dennis Bobrovich. The 54-year-old former cattle farmer wants to… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 23, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… A delegation from the Riverton Friendship Centre paid a visit to the Evergreen School Board on Jun. 15, to talk about the programs and services the centre offers, and hoped to forge a stronger partnership with Evergreen schools.… Continue reading
Nightmare at 3:45 a.m.: It was dark in my apartment. My sister, Sandy, was here for a visit.She was sitting on my new couch and I came and sat beside her. I had trouble manouvering because it was dark and there was some furniture next to the couch. I sat… Continue reading
An interesting dream: I was in a front porch of a house and, through the screen window, I could see into the porch of the next house. I was on some kind of a scooter or flying toy. I made a running start with it, flew through the screen and… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 16, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… The sun shone on artists and art connoisseurs on Jun. 11 and 12 when artists from Stonewall to Arnes opened their homes and studios for the annual WAVE tour. Now in its tenth season, the popular self-guided tour… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 16, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Evacuees from Little Saskatchewan First Nation are quietly coping at Misty Lake Lodge, where 114 members of that first nation community are still trying to get comfortable, one month after their arrival. It is expected that the group… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 16, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… The Credit Union Aquatic Centre in Arborg opened again on Jun. 3 for its third season of fun and fitness. Rain or shine, it is going to be a happening place this summer, with individual, group and family… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 16, 2011 issue of the Interlake spectator… The town of Fisher Branch could not have been more proud of its young air cadets, as many of them were promoted and took home awards during the annual review and parade at the Ukrainian National Home in… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 9, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… A group of 58 12 to 18-year-old Royal Canadian Air Cadets gathered at Hangar 1 in the Gimli Industrial park for their squadron’s 27th annual inspection, on May 31. The cadets, all members of the No. 182 Stefnufastur… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 9, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Many local businesses have been finding it hard to hire the immigrants who are waiting in the wings to fill vacancies, and hoping to make Arborg-Bifrost communities their home. Koby Wiebe, co-ordinator for the Arborg and Riverton Immigrant… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 9, 2011 issue of the Intlerlake Spectator… The Arborg Bifrost Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) has been taking a cool and comprehensive look at what needs to happen to keep growth on track as it continues to examine the region’s needs and priorities. A housing needs… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 2, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… By Teresa Carey The town of Arborg is gearing up for its annual face lift, with an added boon for Main St., which will see the Arborg Public Library, one of the town’s heritage buildings, looking a lot… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 2, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Over 50 people, including some of its new residents, attended the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new “House of Hope” in Arborg, on May 26. The new 16 suite seniors complex, located adjacent… Continue reading
Article appeared in the June 2, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… A new citizenship class, aimed at helping immigrants around Arborg pass their Canadian citizenship test, has just been launched by Arborg & Riverton Immigrant Settlement Services, and will be held in Arborg. Classes started on May 26, and… Continue reading
This editorial appeared in the June 9, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… What a gal, that Brigette DePape! She’s the young Senate page who was fired for holding the stop sign placard with “Stop Harper” boldly written on it during the 41st session of Parliament on Jun. 3, 2011.… Continue reading
Article appeared in the May 26 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Hundreds of people milled around the upper level of the Gimli Recreation Centre on May 20 and 21, where more than 200 works of art were being judged during the annual Interlake Juried Arts show, held at a different… Continue reading
Article appeared in the May 26 issue of the Interlake Spectator… The Gimli Theatre Association kicked off it summer productions over the May long weekend at the century-old A-spire Theatre on 2nd Ave. in Gimli. It was the first of six weekends of live theatre being offered, with actors who… Continue reading
Article appeared in the May 26, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… Who would have thought that the Interlake is home to its own “carnival family”? Bernice and Dave Smith, of Poplarfield, bought their first ride back in 1969, a swing ride, which has been well maintained and is still… Continue reading
Article appeared in the May 26, 2011 issue of the Interlake Spectator… There are 24 species of reptiles and amphibians in Manitoba: frogs and toads, salamanders, snakes, lizards and turtles, collectively known as “Herps” (short for herpetofauna), but not enough basic information has been gathered about their biodiversity, especially in… Continue reading
Awakened in the midst of a dream about my father: Hewas concerned about my pain and came to me with quotes from the Bible and other sources. He was genuinely trying to give me something of value, some support and a way to cope. But the problem was that he… Continue reading