http://www.mordentimes.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.mordentimes.com, All rights reserved. http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562189 By Lorne Stelmach Having just come back from another European tour, Loreena McKennitt is looking forward to taking a break from the business. For the Morden-born, globally acclaimed musician, however, it will likely be more than just a summer holiday.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 14:37:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562189 129817390200000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563378 By Lorne Stelmach Music and family-friendly fun in the street seems to be part of the winning formula that makes the annual Corn and Apple Festival a hit each August in Morden.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563378 129817389000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564603 By Lorne Stelmach Their message is that through volunteering, you can help make the community a better place to live. And the Morden and District United Way each spring calls on the community to show that it cares by getting involved.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564603 129817387200000000 http://www.mordentimes.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 latest Captain Canada. A deflection by Michal Handzus following a controversial five-minute kneeing penalty to Getzlaf gave Slovakia a late 4-3 win in the quarterfinal here Thursday.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 129817335600000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563747 Area RCMP say they receive complaints about motorists failing to properly travel in the right lane of the multi-lane portion of divided highways 3 and 14.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 20:49:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563747 129816749400000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563380 Better way to have addressed concern than public attack on teacher Finally someone has the courage to state an obviously informed, unbiased and mature criticism of teachers (Bending the rules on copyright protection; May 10) How dare they make reading a whole novel cumbersome! To this day, I [...] Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563380 129816519600000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562560 By Don Radford Faced with the uncertainty of when - or even if - the province will agree to the four-laning of Hwy 32 through Winkler, city council is suggesting that the heavily traveled route be reconstructed with turning lanes, similar to those in use on Pembina Avenue.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562560 129816144000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562514 By Lorne Stelmach A Morden resident needs to stop selling used vehicles and scooters from his property on the edge of the downtown. Council denied a request at its May 14 meeting from A & T Sales to allow sales as a conditional use at 607 Stephen St.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562514 129815874000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562198 Morden police are after the vandals who have broken into and damaged a cabin at Lake Minnewasta. They were called May 10 about the vandalism to the cabin at the southwest corner of the lake near the old boat launch.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562198 129815643000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561008 By Lorne Stelmach At first glance, devising an overall plan for Morden’s pathways might not seem so complex.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561008 129814838400000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561006 By Lorne Stelmach Canada’s top junior golfers are headed to Manitoba in June to take on the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club’s challenging 18-hole course.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561006 129814835400000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561005 By Lorne Stelmach Many Manitoba golfers know to expect an exciting and challenging round of golf when they come to Morden.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561005 129814834200000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559943 Erin Doherty was only four years old when she first joined the Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk. Her connection with the cause was a strong one, as her aunt lives with multiple sclerosis, so Erin walks for her each year.[...] Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559943 129812688000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559944 By Lorne Stelmach 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.[...] Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559944 129812688000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559756 A group of caring community-minded individuals got together last Tuesday evening (May 8) to do some clean-up along the shoreline of Lake Minnewasta.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 15:09:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559756 129812225400000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559740 Here is a look at what's playing on the big screen this week along with trailer preview video clips: EMPIRE SOUTHLAND CINEMAS 777 Norquay Dr., Winkler; 331-5010 -- Showtimes for Friday May 11 to Thursday May 17 • THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (G) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL FRI 7:00, 9:10; SAT-SUN 4:00, [...] Fri, 11 May 2012 14:40:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559740 129812208000000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557040 The Back Forty Festival is again looking to offer something for everyone at the annual family friendly musical event in the Morden Park. The festival with the mission to keep homemade music alive in southern Manitoba is set for Sunday, June 3.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557040 129811549800000000 http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557066 Here are the performers for the 2012 Back Forty Festival, and check out previews of some of them here: • The New Lightweights - Folk, pop, alt-country music • Paul Bergman - Southern Manitoba’s finest folk music • Rachel Ashley - One of Manitoba’s youngest country, pop singer songwriters • Jelly B [...] Thu, 10 May 2012 20:22:00 GMT http://www.mordentimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557066 129811549200000000