The exterior of the new Niverville RCMP detachement. Photo: RCMP

Niverville welcomes new RCMP detachment

A new police detachment in Niverville will have four police officers on staff, expanding local police service in the rural Manitoba area

A new police detachment in Niverville will have four police officers on staff, expanding local police service in the rural Manitoba area

An RCMP logo is seen on a marked Royal Canadian Mounted Police vehicle in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Reuters Connect

One dead after grain truck rollover

A 47-year-old man was killed after the grain truck he was driving rolled on a rural road in the RM of Victoria

A 47-year-old man was killed after the grain truck he was driving rolled on a rural road in the RM of Victoria


A team of horses and farmer compete in the 1948 ploughing competition in Portage la Prairie.

100TH ANNIVERSARY: Where does ‘co-op’ fit in the Manitoba Co-operator after a century of farm reporting?

The Manitoba Co-operator is no longer owned by a co-operative, as it was at the start of its run, but Manitoba’s farm paper still reflects the spirit of co-operation that built this province

The Manitoba Co-operator is no longer owned by a co-operative, as it was at the start of its run, but Manitoba’s farm paper still reflects the spirit of co-operation that built this province

Philippe Sabourine poses with locals in front of rice terraces in China.

Prairie Roots and Wings: Manitoba agrologist memoir recalls journey of discovery

Philippe Sabourin’s recently published memoir shares tales of formative years on a farm in Manitoba, as well as lessons rooted in world travel and the food and agriculture systems found there

Philippe Sabourin’s memoir shares author’s formative farm years in the Red River Valley, as well as lessons rooted in world travel and the food systems found there.


A bison head snow sculpture greets visitors to the Friends of Riding Mountain building in Wasagaming.

Top ideas to get outdoors this Louis Riel weekend

The Louis Riel long weekend is a great time to sled, skate, ski, showshoe or otherwide enjoy the outdoors, and rural Manitoba has a long list of hidden gem day-trip locations.

The Louis Riel long weekend is a great time to sled, skate, ski, showshoe or otherwide enjoy the outdoors, and rural Manitoba has a long list of hidden gems for day-trips.

Rudy Wall of Cochrane Creek Farm selling hot dogs from his cart

All in a dog day’s work

People: Heritage hog producer sells his hot dogs, and more, on a frozen Lake Winnipeg

Rudy Wall of Cochrane Creek Farm north of Winnipeg, Man., raises heritage breed pigs and produces the meat locally to sell from his hot dog cart.


Nature enthusiasts find a smooth green snake during a visit to a protected area in the Lauder Sandhills.

Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill ripe for discovery

The Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plants and take in some hiking too

Nestled in southwestern Manitoba, the Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plant species.

Fall colours pop at the International Peace Gardens

Fall colours pop at the International Peace Gardens

As a day trip option, the site on the U.S.-Canada border mixes outdoor recreation with history and curated garden spaces

If you're looking for a fall day trip, the turning leaves, hiking trails, curated gardens, conservatory cacti displays and more at the International Peace Gardens are a strong contender.