Patricia Barrett

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Reporter / Photographer

Arnes was “living in a sewer” as algal bloom moved in, turned Drunken River green

As a severe algal bloom on Lake Winnipeg made a mess of Winnipeg Beach and Gimli a few weeks ago, a further mass of...

Gimli Chamber of Commerce’s destination brand committee up for tourism awards

The destination brand committee of the Gimli Chamber of Commerce has earned three tourism industry award nominations this year for the visually spectacular winter...

Farmers raise nearly $125,000 for Canadian Foodgrains Bank

The Arborg & District Growing Project had a tremendous harvest this year despite experiencing some drought conditions and donated close to $125,000 to the...

Algal blooms, dead fish blight Lake Winnipeg communities

Two communities along the west shore of Lake Winnipeg were blighted by a severe algal bloom and dead fish last week. Winnipeg Beach was inundated...

No meaningful progress on pollution in Lake Winnipeg

Although phosphorus had been recognized as a major polluter of Lake Winnipeg and one that contributes to frequent and extensive algal blooms, there has...

Breaking

Beach blast at the rink

Stormy weather didn’t put too much of a damper...

Harry’s Fine Foods customer wins grocery grab and opportunity to help community

Winner Marlene Kraemer chose to support Mapleton School Parent...

Winter fun, upgraded

Gabriel Reece tries out his Stiga GT King Size...

Goalie glory

Warren Mercurys U11 goaltender Blake Nunn had Winnipeg Blues...
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