Piles of fun at Killarney Fair despite poor weather
Chilly weather and strong winds kept the crowds away at last weekend’s Killarney Agricultural Fair Days. But there was still plenty of fun for everyone, especially the kids.
Killarney alumni band gathers to celebrate Canada Day with music
When retired Killarney School band director Tim Lawson decided to put on a Canada 150 Alumni Band Concert he had no idea how many musicians he’d get, or how good they would sound. As it turns out, both things have pleasantly surprised him.
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Gold, Silver, and Bronze at 55 Plus Games
Local competitors have achieved medals of all colours during this week’s Manitoba 55 Plus Games in Killarney.
Museum’s beautiful cougar named
The preserved female cougar at the J.A.V. David Museum in Killarney now has a name, thanks to Ms. Lamb’s combined Grade 3, 4, and 5 class at the Lakeside Christian School.
Mall group proposes 36-unit senior housing project
A group of investors is seeking to build a multi-million dollar, up-market, 36-unit senior housing complex right next to the local mall.
Ten high-end senior apartments going up downtown
A local builder says his plan to erect 10 bungalow-style apartments downtown has attracted a pile of attention – before the ground is even broken.
Burning questions on fires – and fire permits
Two landowners have been fined so far this season for burning without a permit.
And the municipality hopes there won’t be more fines levied this year, because getting a permit is free, and everyone benefits – especially the fire department.
Trekking through history: A pictorial review of Canada’s 150 Dinner Theatre
From “This Land Is Your Land” to “The Hockey Song,” and from Sir John A. Macdonald to Nellie McClung, Killarney School paid tribute to our country’s history with their presentation of Canada’s 150 dinner Theatre.
Alumni school band musicians sought for Canada Day 150th performance
High school band musicians – dating back to the longhaired era of the 1970s – are wanted.
That’s because retired band teacher Tim Lawson is putting together a group for a very special performance, for Killarney’s Canada Day 150th birthday celebrations.