Candace Derksen

The spring melt is underway, and communities along the Red River are bracing for annual seasonal flooding.

In it's last update posted Tuesday, Manitoba's Hydrologic Forecast Centre reported a maintained risk of major spring flooding along the main steam of the Red River between Emerson and the Floodway inlet. The flood protection level of community dikes, and individual flood protection works in the Red River basin, are higher than predicted flood levels and are expected to protect communities and properties in the region.

Altona's youth council rep, Avery Fehr, has come back to the table with the results of his first official assignment. Council tasked the 8th grader with surveying the community's young people for their thoughts on local green spaces.

A splash park, expanded skate park, some more benches and added facilities at Ash Park were just a few of the ideas Fehr's classmates came up with during an entire timetable period dedicated to the discussion in school. 

It’s always better to have a plan. That's why the Winkler Services for Seniors, Buhler Active Living Centre and the Manitoba Alzheimer’s Society have joined forces to host a joint Navigating Care Options Expo later this month.

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With a significant late season Colorado Low set to bear down on Southern Manitoba, Altona's municipal emergency coordinator says it's important that people prepare to be self-sufficient in the event of an emergency.

Manitoba RCMP has released details surrounding the incident that closed a portion of Highway 3 north of Winkler and Morden yesterday morning. 

Investigation has determined that a semi-trailer travelling south on Highway 3 lost control on the ice-covered roadway and hit the east ditch, about 2 kms north of Highway 14 in the RM of Stanley, at around 9:30 a.m.

Fans of classic Country music flocked to Gretna's Buhler Hall this past Friday and Saturday evenings for the 10th Classic Country Concert.

"Oh, it was a lot of fun Friday night. There were a few seats left open. Saturday night was kind of a little bit over full and a very great response," said event organizer, James Fehr. "We have so much talent around here, like guys that are very, very good at what they do."

Results are in from an assisted living survey sent out earlier this year by Red River Supportive Housing - Logement Supervisé de la Rivière Rouge Inc.

Results are in from an assisted living survey sent out earlier this year by Red River Supportive Housing - Logement Supervisé de la Rivière Rouge Inc.

Despite the highest inflation in decades, Altona Mayor Harv Schroeder says town Council and administration worked together to create a fiscally responsible plan for the year ahead.

Council has approved a $10.58 million budget for 2023/24, representing a 2.89% increase in spending over 2022.

"Thrilled doesn't quite cover it." That from Laura Wiebe, Chair of the Kiddie Sunshine Centre's Board of Directors following news this week the federal and provincial governments are making a significant financial commitment towards the daycare's new, expanded facility in Altona. Details of the pledge are set to be released in the coming weeks.