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Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club starts the year with calf tour and community supper
The Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club held its annual calf tour and a roast beef supper fundraiser, and members are preparing for a mini-show ahead of the year-end show and sale on April 25.
Brad Gushue is preparing to say goodbye to curling after 20 years
Brad Gushue, 45, marks 20 years since his 2006 Olympic gold and is preparing to retire from competitive curling as his team opens the Brier in St. John's.
Scottish singer Iona Lane to play at Medicine Hat library March 6
Medicine Hat Public Library will host Scottish singer Iona Lane on March 6 at 7 p.m.; tickets are $10 each or $24 for three, and half the proceeds will be donated to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society.
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Showing: 461-470Former Manitoba biologist pens memoir about 45 years in the Arctic
Murray Gillespie has published A Wild Life: 45 years as a Wildlife Biologist, a memoir that recounts his 45-year career with Manitoba Natural Resources and the Canadian Wildlife Service; copies are available through the Manitoba Métis Federation Marketplace and directly from the author.
Councillor says province and city should fund school playgrounds
A Winnipeg councillor released recommendations asking the province, the city and school divisions to fund play structures rather than rely on parent fundraising after a 10-day task force and meetings with local leaders.
PAWS hosts cat yoga and chicken-free farm events to support local rescues.
The Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is using community events such as cat yoga and targeted foster programs to support its rescue operations and the roughly 14 cats currently housed at its facility.
Day 6 at the Scotties: Candy, doughnuts and what may be fuelling Canada's curlers
Kerri Einarson clinched a playoff berth with a 13-2 win as Pool A play continued, and players talked about snack choices such as honey crullers and chocolate-dipped doughnuts.
Pembroke's Funny in a Good Way draws hundreds for faith and fun
The seventh non-denominational Funny in a Good Way event in Pembroke brought together hundreds for clean comedy, juggling and worship music and acted as a fundraiser for local food banks and charities.
Greenstone transmission line unveiled in Ontario to boost northern energy capacity
Ontario and Hydro One unveiled the proposed 230-kilometre Greenstone Transmission Line, expected to add up to 700 megawatts and be in service by 2032, and the route has the support of seven local First Nations.
Diane Hendrickson remembered by Creston Valley community.
Diane Hendrickson, born July 22, 1946 in Creston, died January 19, 2026 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, and is survived by her sons, grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Cervical cancer screening pop-up opens in Stouffville during awareness month
A temporary cervical cancer screening pop-up is operating at CHC Stouffville through Jan. 30, hosted by Oak Valley Health in partnership with the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team and the Central Regional Cancer Program for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Good Tokens broadens adoption of blockchain-based solutions for global good
Good Tokens, the nonprofit initiative of KaJ Labs, announced efforts to broaden adoption of blockchain-based solutions to support humanitarian aid, education, sustainability and digital equity. The initiative said it will use GoodTokens.org to promote responsible use of decentralized technology and artificial intelligence to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and trust in technology-enabled social programs.
Ontario government workers earn about 7.9% more than private-sector employees
A Fraser Institute study found Ontario public-sector workers earned 7.9% higher wages than private-sector workers in 2024 and had much higher registered pension coverage, including a larger share of defined-benefit plans.