Bisons extend MJBL winning streak    
Posted 6 days ago
The Altona Jr. Bisons have gained some space at the top of the MJBL standings after extending their winning streak to seven games on Sunday. [more]

Facing the financial farm facts    
Posted 6 days ago
There was a reason why the policy meeting hosted by the Manitoba Pork Council in Morris on June 22 did not just deal with policy. There were reasons why politicians were kept to five minutes for their remarks, while Gerry Friesen of the Manitoba Debt Review Board was given unlimited speaking time. [more]

Elmwood School Principal says goodbye    
Posted 6 days ago
There were plenty of reasons for Alan Schroeder to cry on June 23 - just under 300 reasons to be exact. That’s the number of students and staff who bid their beloved principal farewell at a special surprise assembly in his honour. [more]

Pork producers pack Morris meeting    
Posted 6 days ago
The Canadian Pork Council is asking the government for special assistance to help pork producers deal with the after affects of the H1N1 virus that was initially called Swine Flu. [more]

Serious response is to hog crisis is required   
Posted 6 days ago
If ever the NDP had a hope of getting respect in rural Manitoba, they lost it for good after refusing to show up to a meeting hosted by the Manitoba Pork Council in Morris. [more]

Altona Credit Union celebrates final anniversary    
Posted 6 days ago
Up to 900 Altona Credit Union members showed up at their local branch on June 20, to celebrate the Altona Credit Union’s 70th anniversary. Because of the merger taking place soon, this was the last anniversary celebrated by the credit union under the Altona name. [more]

Adding a suggested donation for art and tour lovers   
Posted 6 days ago
Do you want to walk through Altona’s Gallery in the Park for free? You still can, as long as you don’t come on a bus. [more]

Controlling “Bridezilla” before the big day   
Posted 6 days ago
Does your wedding party cower when you walk into the room? The flower designer wilt when you call? If your bridal preparations resemble bridal boot-camp, with everyone being whipped into shape - and you into a frenzy, say hello to Bridezilla! A few freakouts and melt-downs are par for the course [more]

Stay on budget for your big day   
Posted 6 days ago
Fancy weddings aren’t just for the rich and famous. Even if you’re on a shoestring budget, you can still have a spectacular day that’ll rival the best. [more]

Altona native to sing on world stage    
Posted 6 days ago
Altona native and W.C. Miller Collegiate alumni, Scott Reimer will be singing with the World Youth Choir in only a couple of weeks. The world renowned choir will see rehearsals in Belgium and performances in Netherlands, Germany and France. [more]

Teardrops reveal depth of forgiveness   
Posted 6 days ago
What does forgiveness look like? That’s what Odia Reimer wanted to know. The Altona artist recently completed her own visual interpretation of forgiveness. [more]

Local team steps up for a cause    
Posted 6 days ago
On June 13, 731 committed Manitobans participated in the second annual Challenge for Life. An enthusiastic group of Altona fundraisers were part of that crowd, celebrating months of training and raising vital funds for cancer research and awareness. [more]

Author recalls journey of a lifetime    
Posted 6 days ago
According to Dennis Weidemann, youthful optimism is often a by-product of ignorance. It was this youthful optimism and ignorance that compelled Weidemann and three of his friends to paddle 1,400 miles from Minnesota to Hudson Bay in the summer of 1979. [more]