Rural Roundup for Aug. 27, 2026

BOISSEVAIN

The Boissevain Centennials reached a major milestone this summer when they won their fifth consecutive title.

The Cents shut out the Oak River Dodgers 6-0 in the third and deciding game for the South West Baseball League championship at home on July 30.

In game three, Connor Martin of the Centennials pitched a complete game (seven innings) shutout, allowing only two hits and one walk while striking out 10. In contrast, the Dodgers used three hurlers, with starter Riley Shamray taking the loss, allowing nine hits and five earned runs in three and two-thirds innings of work. Dylan Schroeder and Mitch Battersby finished up on the mound.

Boissevain defeated the Brandon Cardinals, and Oak River Dodgers defeated the Rivers Comets to make the finals.

They were both set to be playing in the Baseball Manitoba Senior AA Provincials in West Winnipeg due to their position in the standings. Boissevain was in Pool B and their first game was scheduled on August 7. The playoffs were set to follow on August 9.

Having won provincials in 2025, the Centennials were also set to represent Manitoba in the Senior AA Western Canadian Baseball Association Championships August 14-16 in Saskatoon.

» The Boissevain Recorder

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NEEPAWA

A “real estate for sale” billboard in front of Neepawa’s Giant Tiger Store sparked rumours that have been debunked by the store manager.

The sign, stating that the land and building are for sale at at 300 Mountain Avenue in Neepawa, led to talk that the Giant Tiger business is for sale in Neepawa. Local Giant Tiger manager, Richard Klinger, said in an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press that only the building and land are for sale, not the business, and that the landlord is selling the land and building.

“The leases are in place for a number of years. The Neepawa store is not closing,” he said.

The listing for the sale shows the building area is 11,793 ft.² and the land area is 20,029 ft.². The sale price is $825,000, the taxes are $18,646 and the building is under lease starting in 2010 with at least five renewable terms that are optional up to 2043.

Rumours of Neepawa closing may have been fuelled by the reports that two Giant Tiger stores in Winnipeg are closing and the Giant Tiger store at The Pas, Manitoba has closed.

» Neepawa Banner & Press

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RIVERS

The Riverdale Community Development Corporation (CDC) is asking residents to submit their favourite photographs for a new community tourism brochure.

The CDC wants to highlight the people, places, and experiences of Riverdale, whether it’s a sunset, a day on the golf course, children playing at Millennium Park, a favourite hiking trail, a local event, or the beauty of the community throughout the seasons.

“We know the best photos of our community are often the ones taken by the people who live here,” the CDC said.. “Our residents see the hidden gems, memorable moments, and everyday beauty that visitors might otherwise miss.”

The organization is looking for high-quality digital images that feature outdoor recreation, parks and community facilities, local businesses, heritage sites, agricultural scenery, cultural murals, and community events.

Selected photographs will be featured in the new tourism brochure, as well as on the Riverdale Municipality website and promotional social media platforms. Photographers whose images are selected will receive full photo credit. Photos should be submitted in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format and can be emailed to riversdalycdc@gmail.com or shared using a cloud storage link such as Google Drive or OneDrive.

The submission deadline is August 31st, 2026.

» The Rivers Banner

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VIRDEN

Arts Mosaic is caring up for an exhibition unlike anything the gallery has presented before. Starting this September, the local gallery is opening its doors to the dynamic world of tattoo artistry, celebrating the intricate craft, history and visual artistry behind body ink.

The full collection of photos, flash sheets and mixed-media art will be hung and available for viewing starting Sept. 1 and will remain on display to October. 3.

The highlight of the month will be the official gallery opening reception on Sept. 3 starting at 6 p.m. The evening promises a vibrant atmosphere complete with live music, a refreshment table, and brief opening remarks from the creators. Attendees will have the chance to mingle, discuss the works, and gain a deeper appreciation for the craft of body art.

In an exciting first for Arts Mosaic, the reception will feature a live tattoo demonstration by professional artist Savannah Knopp of Bonfire Tattoo in Brandon. Specializing in detailed flora and fauna designs, Knopp will be tattooing live during the event to give visitors an up-close look at the precision and skill involved in the craft. Those interested in previewing her portfolio before the event can find her work on social media under the handle @Plaidbeardesignco.

Alongside Knopp, the showcase highlights talent from across the region, featuring works by Steve Reshaur and Haylee Janai of Wards Tattoo, as well as local artist Drew jones of Virden’s own Jones INK. To ensure everyone can join in on the fun, organizers are also planning to have temporary tattoo sheets available so no visitor leaves feeling left out.

» Virden Empire-Advance

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ROBLIN

The Roblin Golf & Country Club is calling for help after flooding knocked out greens on three holes and is expected to have damaged infrastructure.

The course’s ponds rose to “levels that no one on our board or staff ever recalls,” management wrote in a public letter in the Roblin Review. The water levels came following a storm in the Parkland on June 29 and June 30.

With the Municipality of Roblin under a declared state of local emergency, the course could not safely pump water off the holes without risking the municipality’s own flood response, staff said. It’s too late for greens on holes 5, 8 and 9, staff said, and the fairways and cart paths across much of the course that have been underwater for close to a month. Management expects damage to the irrigation shed and pumps that are also flooded. The course is currently able to offer just five of its nine holes, and has a long road ahead to recover, staff said.

“We know we have called on the Roblin community before. Over the years we have asked our sponsors and neighbours for support, and they have always stepped up. This is different. It’s not one more ask, but an invitation, a plea, to our community to help Roblin Golf & Country Club weather this literal storm.”

Staff called on the public to support the course by golfing the five playable holes of the nine-hole course, booking a meal or grabbing takeout, volunteering to help the surviving greens, booking events at the venue, and considering a donation or sponsorship.

» The Roblin Review

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DAUPHIN

Work is well underway on upgrades to the City’s Active Transportation Route along Mountain Road North.

Three blocks of the bike path from River Avenue to Davidson Avenue are being moved from the roadway onto a widened sidewalk following the boulevard.

The city’s focus on active transportation reflects a desire to create a cycling culture, which revolves around the Northgate trail system and feeds tourism in the future.

Mountain Road, mayor David Bosiak said, is an important part of the overall vision.

“When we contracted with urban systems to facilitate our active transport plan for the whole city, one of our priorities was we wanted to connect all of the schools and our major public facilities, parks and stuff like that,” Bosiak said. “So we’ve always thought that Mountain Road is a tremendous spine of the system to get people going north and south.”

City council, Bosiak said, has committed to spending up to $500,000 annually on active transportation and the work on Mountain Road will be completed in phases, along with other active transportation developments.

“We’re spending about that amount on a number of things, because we’re finishing the Al Dowhan trail to the college. We’re spending with urban systems on the design of the Whitmore Avenue Trail that’s going to go from AC towards Main Street and we’re going to spend some money this year on that first piece of the Mountain Road connection,” he said.

Bosiak added he has heard complaints about the project and the decision to spend money on the upgrades.

“Give us the benefit of the doubt and comment on this when you see it done, when it’s complete. Not before it’s even started,” he said.

» The Dauphin Herald