Category Archives: Headline News

A century of service from the Holmfield Bridge

BY KIM LANGEN History was unmade this week, as an elegant, short span bridge over the Long River was being taken apart after nearly 100 years of solid service.  The beautiful Holmfield Bridge, with its curved and golden lichen-encrusted cement

Raiders continue unbeaten streak

The Raiders are now second place  in the WHSHL as their unbeaten streak continues, with four games in hand on the first place Dauphin Clippers, who sit just four points ahead.

Christmas in Killarney coming back to town

Hot chocolate, the colourful Santa Parade – and even a special visit to meet the man in red himself – it’s all coming back to town on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3.

Mitchell family benefit raises thousands for medical costs

A ton of feed pellets (delivered), a luxury vacation package in Mexico, 320 acres of aerial spraying – there was truly something for everyone at last Sunday’s benefit social at the Shamrock Centre.

Going to town and country with the utterly charming Traveling Barbie Doll Pants

The Traveling Doll Pants is an international project that started back in 2020, when people were locked down due to Covid Restrictions.  

Apartment complex going ahead on Killarney’s central green space

Location, location, location. That was the word of the evening, and the main concern, on Wednesday at the Shamrock Centre, during the public hearing for a 32-unit apartment complex on Killarney’s central green space area, beside the Co-op gas

Plans to build 32-unit apartment complex on downtown greenspace go to public hearing

A group of investors is seeking planning permission to construct a modern 32-unit apartment complex on the town’s greenspace area.

Upgrades coming soon to Tri-Lake emergency/acute care facility

Improvements and upgrades to the local hospital’s acute care/emergency area are slated to begin soon.

Sights & Sounds Festival a great weekend of music, arts, and dance

The August long weekend music and arts festival, which featured a plethora of activities and bands, enjoyed great weather, a decent turnout, and audiences who couldn’t get enough of the performers.

Wasn’t that a party?

It could have been the whiskey, it might have been the bands, or the nearly 3,000 fans, but what a Canada Day party Killarney pulled off!