http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.carmanvalleyleader.com, All rights reserved. http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564837 Carman Area RCMP have made arrests in the break and enters that have plagued Carman over the last few months. “We charged one person from Morden and two males from the Long Plains First Nation,” Staff Sgt.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 18:10:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564837 129817518000000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564708 The Carman-based Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer. Centres across Manitoba are in their 37th year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564708 129817461000000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564654 Doug Mowbray is prepared for another MADD Signs of Summer Barbecue & Car Show fundraiser. This latest event is set for tomorrow (Friday, May 18) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carman Co-op parking lot.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564654 129817446600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564647 The Safe Kids Week campaign raises awareness about a specific type of injury and educates the public about prevention strategies. A different safety issue is chosen as the focus each year.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564647 129817441800000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564593 Manitobans should get ready for a long, hot summer. The summer outlook from AccuWeather.com predicts extended heat waves will grip the Prairies, especially the southern part of the province, all season long.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564593 129817375800000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 Ryan Getzlaf was sick about it. "It's a sick way to lose, a tough way to lose," said the Canadian captain who will wear a set of goat horns home from the world hockey championship. "It hurts.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 129817335600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563702 Putting one person in charge of the province's freedom of information requests would stop bureaucratic battles over access, the Tories say.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:39:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563702 129816707400000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563690 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.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:24:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563690 129816698400000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563685 Photo by Glen Hallick[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:19:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563685 129816695400000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563683 Seeding is rapidly near completion in the Carman and surrounding area. Kim Brown-Livingston, Carman-based Farm Production Advisor with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI), said the weather has again played role in the seeding success.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:17:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563683 129816694200000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563675 Photo by Bob Gyoerick[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:12:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563675 129816691200000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562593 Carman and much of south central Manitoba was hit by a dust storm late Monday evening accompanied by high winds. The Weather Network said after day with temperatures in the upper 20s a cold front swept through southern Manitoba.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:58:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562593 129815926800000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562558 Red River Valley School Division has lost its board chair. Ward 2 trustee Marnie Erb passed away on Mothers’ Day. Division Supt. Pauline Lafond-Bouchard said the 74-year-old Erb was still serving as trustee until recent weeks.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:56:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562558 129815925600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562583 With all the uncertainty, and at times, doom and gloom that exists over the economy; there was more so-called “good news” last week – sort of. StatsCan announced that the economy generated 58,200 jobs in April.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:39:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562583 129815915400000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562582 Carmania lost their second game of the season dropping a decision to the visiting Winnipeg-based Forza club. Carmania went into their May 12 contest with Forza looking for their first victory as part of the Manitoba Major Soccer League’s Fifth Division.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562582 129815913600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562579 During the Prairie Rose School Division board meeting trustees received a notice of motion reading three policies.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:33:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562579 129815911800000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562574 Photo by Glen Hallick[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562574 129815909400000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562563 A treasure trove information from the Town of Carman will be heading to the Provincial Archives. During their May 10 meeting, town council passed a resolution to turn over the originals to the Archives.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562563 129815904600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561016 The Carman Kickers hit the road for Winnipeg and returned home with a tie. The Kickers faced Colo Colo at the Buhler Recreation Park and the two sides battled to a 0-0 draw. “It was a defensive style of game,” said Carman’s Garret van Dijk.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561016 129814854600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561001 For local MADD representative Doug Mowbray the latest provincial move to help stop impaired driving is another step in the right direction. The Manitoba Government has proposed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to expand the ignition interlock program.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 15:26:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561001 129814827600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560999 The Pembina Valley Panthers are looking to get back on the winning track on Tuesday night (May 15) at 7 p.m. when they host the CYSA (Charleswood Youth Soccer Association) squad in Carman.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560999 129814824600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560299 OTTAWA - Canadians who sponsor grandma and grandpa - or even just aging parents - as immigrants are leaving taxpayers with some hefty health care bills.[...] Sun, 13 May 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560299 129813970200000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560295 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.[...] Sun, 13 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560295 129813963000000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560143 Students rose to the challenge of a double-booked venue and higher expenses to stage a successful rock concert on Saturday May 5 at the Carman Community Hall. Five student rock bands and a variety of acoustic acts entertained over 150 people at the fifth annual Band Aid event.[...] Sat, 12 May 2012 18:02:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560143 129813193200000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559900 Two volleyball players from St. Claude returned from the 17U provincial volleyball tournament with medals around their necks. Melanie Gosseye and Breanne Rey helped the host Westman team to silver in Brandon over the weekend.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559900 129812316600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559899 The Manitoba Liberals won’t replace leader Jon Gerrard for at least a year — likely closer to 18 months. Delegates at the party’s annual general meeting, beginning Friday, will vote on a motion to defer the leadership race until September 2013.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 17:36:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559899 129812313600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559732 It was “Anchor’s Away” for Carman Collegiate’s Drama Club as the audience was asked to come aboard the S.S. Flounder for a dramatic and musical excursion that entertained from beginning to end. The Flounder is a cruise ship that has seen better days.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 14:26:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559732 129812199600000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559727 Carman Area RCMP responded to 66 calls for service in Carman, Altona and Morden detachments during the week of April 30 to May 7. Among the calls was a single vehicle rollover in the Rural Municipality of Dufferin.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559727 129812182800000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559725 They're not quite fire-engine red, but Manitoba's new firefighter licence plates are made to get drivers' attention. By early summer, paid and volunteer firefighters will be able to buy the plates, which say "Serving Our Community" along with the firefighters' Maltese cross on a red background.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559725 129812175000000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558635 It will now be that much easier for Manitobans buying and selling homes or property to access land title documents through Documents Online, a new Property Registry service.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 18:50:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558635 129811494000000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558630 Manitoba's new mental health court will hear its first case today. The special court system is designed to deal with offenders whose mental illness is at the root of their criminal behaviour and offer specialized supports.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558630 129811491000000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558603 Youngsters in the Pembina Valley Minor Football Association got tips from the pros Tuesday night.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 18:19:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558603 129811475400000000 http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558587 It’s a chance to show off your ride on May 26 as part of the 11th annual Legends Car Club Drive for Cancer. The event could see more than 50 classic, antique or just plain nice cars, trucks and motorcycles take to the road as part of a poker run.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 18:12:00 GMT http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558587 129811471200000000