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Lessons learned: one month at the Manitoba border
May 11, 2012 - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the entry of legitimate travellers and goods, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians and ensuring that Canada's borders are not used for illegal activity.[...]
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Morden targetting Ukraine immigrants
By Lorne Stelmach Morden is now looking to the Ukraine to help address the labour shortage in the community. As part of a new community driven immigration initiative, the town is hoping it may be able to attract as many as 65 families here under the two year pilot project.[...]
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Want honesty? Don't look to NDP
BY BRIAN PALLISTER FIRST POSTED: THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 08:22 PM CDT The NDP ticketgate controversy has generated much discussion lately. The self-serving arrogance of elected officials who put themselves above those they should be serving has been soundly and universally condemned.[...]
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Speak out for the environment and democracy June 4
Canada would be a different place without our 80,000 registered charities dedicated to everything from health to economic policy to the environment. We'd be much poorer without the two-million employees and millions of volunteers who devote their time to causes that strengthen our nation.[...]
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Going behind the scenes at the border
By Greg Vandermeulen Red River Valley Echo Not everyone knows what to expect when they cross the border into the United States. Giving travelers the information they need to make that crossing simply and safely is a priority for U.S.[...]
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Let's get wet!
The Morden Aquatic Spray Park, sponsored by D?r, opened for the season this weekend. The first day was Friday, May 18 from noon to 8 p.m. leading into the long weekend. With weather permittting, the hours of operation for July and August will be 9 a.m.[...]
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PREVIEWS: What's playing on the big screen
Here is a look at what's playing on the big screen this week along with trailer preview video clips: EMPIRE SOUTHLAND CINEMAS 777 Norquay Dr., Winkler; 331-5010 -- Showtimes for Friday May 18 to Thursday May 24 o BATTLESHIP (PG) (VIOLENCE, NOT REC.[...]
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Realities of cancer all too real to this family
Dale Brown is a man who is very familiar with the impact of cancer on a family. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002, and having lost a sister to liver cancer and another to pancreatic cancer, he half expected to have cancer too.[...]
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Armed standoff at Boston Pizza
A man armed with two knives was involved in a standoff with police Thursday at the Boston Pizza Restaurant & Lounge in Morden. The police were called around 5:50 p.m.[...]
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Dingbats, dead bats and empty pizza boxes
In my mind, I have this strange delusion that I actually own my home. I'm not sure where I got this crazy idea. Maybe it has something to do with my name being on the mortgage and a certain amount of money being taken from my bank account every month to keep it there.[...]
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Day of Caring about giving back to the community
By Lorne Stelmach Their message is that through volunteering, you can help make the community a better place to live. And the Morden and District United Way each spring calls on the community to show that it cares by getting involved.[...]
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LETTER: Better way to have addressed concern than public attack on teacher
Better way to have addressed concern than public attack on teacher Finally someone has the courage to state an obviously informed, unbiased and mature criticism of teachers (Bending the rules on copyright protection; May 10) How dare they make reading a whole novel cumbersome! To this day, I [...]
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Block Party getting bigger and better
By Lorne Stelmach Music and family-friendly fun in the street seems to be part of the winning formula that makes the annual Corn and Apple Festival a hit each August in Morden.[...]
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Council says no to residential auto sales
By Lorne Stelmach A Morden resident needs to stop selling used vehicles and scooters from his property on the edge of the downtown. Council denied a request at its May 14 meeting from A & T Sales to allow sales as a conditional use at 607 Stephen St.[...]
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Loreena McKennitt eyes sabbatical from music biz
By Lorne Stelmach Having just come back from another European tour, Loreena McKennitt is looking forward to taking a break from the business. For the Morden-born, globally acclaimed musician, however, it will likely be more than just a summer holiday.[...]
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Police after cabin vandals
Morden police are after the vandals who have broken into and damaged a cabin at Lake Minnewasta. They were called May 10 about the vandalism to the cabin at the southwest corner of the lake near the old boat launch.[...]
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Minnewasta marking 50 years
By Lorne Stelmach Many Manitoba golfers know to expect an exciting and challenging round of golf when they come to Morden.[...]
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Top juniors coming to Minnewasta
By Lorne Stelmach Canada's top junior golfers are headed to Manitoba in June to take on the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club's challenging 18-hole course.[...]
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Taking 'steps for pets'
By Lorne Stelmach The fourth Steps for Pets Walkathon set for next weekend is the main fundraising event for the Pembina Valley Humane Society. Given that, organizers are working to widen its appeal and level of participation with the walks set for May 26 in Carman and May 27 in Morden.[...]
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Walk is a family affair
Erin Doherty was only four years old when she first joined the Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk. Her connection with the cause was a strong one, as her aunt lives with multiple sclerosis, so Erin walks for her each year.[...]
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PREVIEWS: What's playing on the big screen!
Here is a look at what's playing on the big screen this week along with trailer preview video clips: EMPIRE SOUTHLAND CINEMAS 777 Norquay Dr., Winkler; 331-5010 -- Showtimes for Friday May 11 to Thursday May 17 o THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (G) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL FRI 7:00, 9:10; SAT-SUN 4:00, [...]
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