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Carillon Review for Oct. 22, 2026
Election forums hosted, Turkey challenge launched, Halloween for Hunger coming to Southeast Event Centre, and councillors say goodbye

Good afternoon

The leaves may be falling but the election signs are still blooming as Manitoba gets ready for municipal and school board elections. Read this week’s paper to find more profiles, read about election forums, and meet some dedicated councillors who are ending their civic careers.

This week we look at a manslaughter charge that has been stayed, we reveal which Canadian Community Newspaper Association awards our staff won, why daylight saving time can have effects on sleep, and why RM of Hanover greenspace fees can result in double charges for developers.

La Broquerie candidates discuss priorities ahead of municipal election

Both reeve candidates have experience in the role.

Adi Kapoor:

La Broquerie candidates discuss priorities ahead of municipal election

Road repairs and drainage were among the concerns raised by candidates at the La Broquerie election forum held Oct.

 

Kleefeld area councillor says goodbye to ward, gives advice to incoming representative

Darrin Warkentin says goodbye to the RM of Hanover council.

Svjetlana Mlinarevic:

Kleefeld area councillor says goodbye to ward, gives advice to incoming representative

Kleefeld area councillor Darrin Warkentin said an emotional goodbye on Wednesday during the last meeting of this council.

 

Turkey challenge aims to raise $32K to feed local families

Providing turkeys and chickens to needy families this Christmas is a priority for local charities.

Adi Kapoor:

Turkey challenge aims to raise $32K to feed local families

Steinbach non-profits are raising $32,000 to provide turkeys or chickens to local families for Christmas.

 

Raymond Maynard wants to put his experience to good use

A long-time village mayor is hoping he’ll get another vote of confidence.

Greg Vandermeulen:

St Pierre mayor looks for another term

Raymond Maynard still recalls why he first wanted to be on the village council in 2002, and it’s a reason that still motivates the incumbent mayor today.

 

Halloween celebration for a great cause

The Southeast Event Centre will host an exciting event for a good cause.

Svjetlana Mlinarevic:

Southeast Event Centre to host Halloween food drive

The Southeast Event Centre is hosting a Halloween food drive and carnival on Oct.

 

Opinions

Our columns this week cover a wide range of topics.

Gary Dyck:

COLUMN: Grey Matters – Made for more than sameness

“God’s purpose is now to show the rulers and powers in the heavens the many different varieties of his wisdom through the church.

 

Ted Falk, MP for Provencher:

COLUMN: On Parliament Hill – Why small businesses matter

Some of you may know the story of Canadian entrepreneur Tobi Lütke.

 

Michael Zwaagstra:

COLUMN: Think Again – Convicted murderer doesn’t belong on campus

Imagine a young woman attending a university law class.

 

In sports:

Cassidy Dankochik:

U18 AAA Selects settling into second season at SEC

The male U18 AAA Eastman Selects have started their season strong.

 

Cassidy Dankochik:

Providence doubles up on cross-country banners

The Providence Pilots didn’t take long to build a deep cross-country roster.

 

From the staff of The Carillon, please remember to vote next week.

Take care and stay safe.

Greg Vandermeulen, Editor

 

 

 

 

 
 

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