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July 2, 2009 Edition « Last week´s issue
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Fruit stands becoming a thing of the past

Legislation making it tough for sellers to do business

Fruit stands that once dotted highways across the province appear to be on the verge of wilting into obscurity. It’s a fact that hasn’t escaped the  [more…]

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Sanford Collegiate produces record number of grads


The recently concluded school year produced a record number of graduates at Sanford Collegiate. A total of 95 graduates were honoured during the school’s recent graduation  [more…]

Elie welcomes delegation from Kazakhstan


Elie was recently invaded by Kazakhstan — and the friendly incursion could end up being good for both sides. Eight agricultural delegates from the Central Asian  [more…]

Women’s jail incorporates green technology


A new women’s correctional centre being constructed in Headingley will be one of the greenest buildings in the province when it opens in 2011. Construction of  [more…]

Whittier Park offers cyclists one wild ride


Sometimes if you want a good place to ride a mountain bike, it’s best to create it yourself. The proof is in Whittier Park where dedicated  [more…]

Tour provides youngsters with a glimpse of Metis culture, heritage


A new walking tour is providing young Winnipeggers with a better understanding of the region’s rich Metis history. The More than Metis the Eye tours, which  [more…]

Cricket sensation bowling fans over


Trevor Manoosingh wants to bat and bowl his way onto the Canadian senior cricket team. And if the Vincent Massey Collegiate student continues to win accolades  [more…]

Arctic courage earns a star


Military men see a lot of ceremonies. But late last month, as Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean stepped to the podium in an Ottawa ballroom, Sgt.  [more…]

Professor getting inside their heads


It would be too easy to call Mary Silcox a brainiac. After all, the University of Winnipeg professor is now known across the world as  [more…]

St. James Collegiate students defies odds to attend grad


Nothing was going to stop Jessica Bondar from receiving her high school diploma last week. The Grade 12 student from St. James Collegiate had been hospitalized  [more…]

Church offers bikers a piece of hog heaven


Chuck Sheridan isn’t interested in running a traditional church. That becomes obvious the moment you walk into one of Rev. Sheridan’s Sunday prayer services and  [more…]
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