Connie Bailey

The Adult and Teen Challenge campus in Steinbach has welcomed a number of evacuees who fled the wildfires in Saskatchewan. 

A devastating fire has left hearts broken in the City of Winkler.

Fire erupted at the Quality Inn and Suites on Main Street on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from the Winkler Fire Department and other emergency services.

According to a statement from Schinkel Properties, which owns and operates the hotel, the fire was first reported on the roof. All hotel and restaurant guests, staff, and pets inside at the time were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

A devastating fire engulfed and destroyed Grace St. John's Anglican Lutheran Church early Thursday morning (March 13), leaving the building a total loss.

At 4:10 a.m., Carman Dufferin Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a structure fire. Deputy Fire Chief Joey McElroy described the urgency of the response.

This morning, approximately 29 customers in a rural area east of Emerson, near Fredensthal along Highway 218, are experiencing a power outage.

Manitoba Hydro crews are actively working to identify and resolve the issue. The estimated time for power restoration is 10:00 a.m., though this could change depending on the complexity of the repairs.

Peter Chura, a spokesperson for Manitoba Hydro, provided an update on the situation, noting that crews are still investigating the cause.

Access Credit Union has recently become aware of active phone call scams where fraudsters are posing as Access Credit Union representatives. Adam Monteith, Chief Marketing Officer at Access Credit Union, is spearheading a campaign to educate the public on how to identify and prevent scams. He reminds us that Access Credit Union will never ask members to share digital banking passwords or authentication codes.

The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP), operated by Regional Connections, marked its second annual year-end celebration at The Bunker in Winkler, Manitoba on Friday (December 20). The festive event brought together newcomers from around the globe, community leaders, volunteers, and residents to celebrate a year of growth, connection, and new beginnings. 

Jonathan Baumgart, fire captain and public education officer with Morden Fire and Rescue, recently shared his expertise with the grade one class of Morden Maple Leaf School. 

The Fire Chief of the Day event, in coordination with Boston Pizza, is a fun and creative way to educate children on fire safety. 

Spring is an exciting time for all gardeners. Charlene Veenendaal shares her passion for gardening with the youngest generation of budding gardeners as the facilitator of the Junior Garden Club in Carman.

The Junior Gardener Club is for ages 6-12. The club embraces dirty hands, growing flowers and vegetables, and creating community. Veenendaal shared what children can expect as a part of the club.