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Fire and travel restrictions for Manitobans
As of May 14th, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship has introduced restrictions to backcountry travel in the eastern parts of Manitoba. The only travel allowed in the backcountry is by permit only.[...]
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Cops remind boaters to stay safe this season
With the start of fishing season this weekend, RCMP reminds boaters that they will be patrolling the water. With this in mind, Canada's National Safe Boating Week begins on May 19th and runs through May 25th.[...]
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How free is our speech?
As Canadians we pride ourselves as a nation that upholds our right to freedom of speech. Our Constitution (1982) states: "Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: 2.[...]
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Young activists awarded
A group of 11 students from Lac du Bonnet Centennial School were honoured by the Manitoba Teacher's Society April 30. The Fair Trade Action Committee is a group of 11 Grade 5-6 students from Centennial School.[...]
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Reeve resigns
Lac du Bonnet RM Reeve Karl Gugenheimer has resigned his seat on council, the Leader has confirmed. Chief administrative officer Tannis Lodge said she received Gugenheimer's written resignation and that the letter states Gugenheimer is resigning for personal reasons.[...]
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Elvis in the building May 12
August 16, 1977 was a day the world will never forget. Elvis Presley died suddenly at the age of only 42. During his short life and entertainment career, Elvis had become one of the most important figures of the 20th century.[...]
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Province must act for flood victims: MB Beef Producers
What should go into making a provincial budget? A budget should reflect the needs and goals of the people of Manitoba. If a budget is well-crafted, each citizen of the province would see themselves reflected in the decisions of government.[...]
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Show us the money, councils say
Thousands of dollars raised to finance an outdoor skating rink in Lac du Bonnet are making headlines once again. Lac du Bonnet RM and town councils have sent a letter to Lac du Bonnet's Ritch Nally concerning money he raised several years ago to finance the rink.[...]
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Riverfront tree trimmers face charges if caught
Lac du Bonnet residents who trim trees on town property beware -- you'll face criminal charges if you get caught. Coun. Ken Lodge has expressed concern about condo residents on the riverfront trimming trees at the town promenade.[...]
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Young activists to be awarded
A group of 11 students from Lac du Bonnet Centennial School will be honoured by the Manitoba Teacher's Society April 30. The Fair Trade Action Committee is a group of 11 Grade 5-6 students from Centennial School.[...]
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Powerview RCMP looking for missing man
Powerview RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating 23-year-old Kevin Edward Walker of Traverse Bay. The family of Mr. Walker are requesting that anyone who has been in contact with Kevin to have him call his mother as soon as possible, or the Powerview RCMP at (204)367-2222.[...]
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Whitemouth working its way back onto map
Anyone looking to take an online virtual tour of Whitemouth would be out of luck. Google Street View -- which provides computer users real-life 3D images of communities around the region -- provides a (literally) passing glimpse of the small town from Hwy.[...]
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Eastman woman hits jackpot
Maria Obodzinski's husband got his wish. He jokingly told his wife that it would be nice if she'd win more than the $20 she had on the last few draws. Turns out, Maria's lottery ticket for the April 13 draw won $100,000 on EXTRA.[...]
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Students helping feed the hungry
Lac du Bonnet Senior School students are fighting poverty and engaging in global issues at World Vision 30 Hour Famine events this month, taking place April 27. Last year one group in Lac du Bonnet raised $537 and this year they expect to do even better.[...]
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What imagination!
Students from Lac du Bonnet Senior School came in first in two categories at last weekend's Destination ImagiNation tournament at LdBSS. Students making up two teams -- Limitless and Lil' Randoms -- took first in the Middle Years Hold It and Coming Attractions categories.[...]
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Child education dealt with at forum
An early childhood education forum held in Beausejour last week addressed some important issues for the region as a whole. Bright Beginnings is a coalition of Healthy Child Manitoba - representing the North Eastman region.[...]
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Community goes to bat for food bank
Thursday's Lac du Bonnet Lions Club food drive was a huge success, collecting over 1,400 pounds of food for the food bank and raising more than $360 in monetary donations. "The community is really supporting us and that's terrific," says food bank chairperson Bev Simard.[...]
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Lac du Bonnet RCMP watch
Monday April 2nd, 2012 8:24 am, report of a lost passport from a resident in the RM of Lac du Bonnet. 2:35 pm, report of damage to a vehicle and theft from a vehicle in the RM of Lac du Bonnet. 4:40 pm, report of a speeding vehicle in the RM of Lac du Bonnet.[...]
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Band fundraiser April 18
The Lac du Bonnet Senior School jazz band will host "an evening of java and jazz" April 18 at the Legion hall from 6:30-9:30 p.m. It will feature the senior and junior bands, Roland Volmering on fiddle, the Pinawa Community Stage Band and others.[...]
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Ducks Unlimited fundraiser coming soon
The Pine Falls/East Beaches Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be celebrating its 25th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Senior's Scene Hall in Victoria Beach.[...]
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Mars Hill WMA must be protected
In the early 1900's, the Mosquins settled on a farm in the Mars Sand Hills. Science-minded Ted and his brother Dan walked the land and then knelt on it and explored it with all five senses and fell in love with it.[...]
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Movin' on up
Lac du Bonnet is movin' on up with its newest and definitely most eye-catching residential development. Fern Doucet's 52 Park Avenue condominium project is off the ground, literally, after years in the making.[...]
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Food bank canvass today
The Lac du Bonnet Lions will be canvassing the community today in support of the Lac du Bonnet Food Bank. Donations of any non-perishable food items or cash donations are welcome.[...]
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