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A free, in-person workshop titled ABC’s of Dementia is coming to Notre Dame de Lourdes on Friday, April 25th at 1:30 p.m., offering rural Manitobans a unique opportunity to gain practical, easy-to-understand education on dementia. Hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, the event requires no registration and will include refreshments courtesy of local volunteers.

Demystifying dementia: The basics you need to know

Rebecca Atkinson of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba will be leading the session, bringing her passion and expertise to the community.

A champion for diversity honoured

The Morden Area Foundation has officially announced Shelley Voth as the 2024 Citizen of Distinction—a recognition that shines a spotlight on residents who make Morden a better place to live through both professional contributions and volunteer efforts.

The honour will be celebrated at a public ceremony on Sunday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Morden Legion Hall, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m.

The smell of waffles wafted through the Winkler Senior Centre recently as locals gathered for one of the community’s most cherished traditions—the monthly Waffle Breakfast. With its cozy atmosphere, friendly faces, and plates piled high with golden waffles topped with fruit and sweet Mennonite-style white sauce, the event is much more than just a meal—it’s a celebration of community.

Get ready to party Winnipeg! Downtown's biggest street party is back in 2025

Burt Block Party presented by Leopold’s Tavern celebrates five years August 14-17.

Get ready for four days of electrifying performances right outside the iconic Burton Cummings Theatre in downtown Winnipeg. The streets will be alive with music, energy, and excitement as we take the city by storm!

Four days of great live music all in a fantastic outdoor venue.

The Winkler Pickleball Club has come a long way since its early days — and as founder John Klassen steps away, a new chapter is underway.

A founding figure steps down

“John has been a huge part of this club from the beginning,” says incoming board chair Darren Crane. “He helped lay the foundation and guide it to where it is today.”

Our thanks to Southwood School for having us to celebrate the March Classroom of the Month! Spring break meant we had to go a week late, but the kids were pumped to have us!

A special shout-out to the amazing students in Mr. Giesbrecht's grade 1/2 class who were so much fun, and had some great interviews.

We really loved the entry we got from a parent of one of the students:

"Mr Giesbrecht runs a wonderful class. Kids respect him. He is always willing to make connections with everyone."

Country music fans, mark your calendars and dust off your cowboy boots! The Country Classics Concerts are back for another toe-tappin’, heartstring-pullin’ weekend at the PW Enns Centennial Concert Hall in Winkler — with shows running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

What started as a single-night show 12 years ago has grown into a full weekend of nostalgic hits, legendary voices, and community spirit. And trust us — you won’t want to miss it.

The sounds of laughter, music, and Plautdietsch (Low German) are returning to the historic village of Neubergthal as part of the Plautdietsche Tietfedrief 2025 (Low German Programs 2025).

On Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM, the Commons Barn will host the second installment of “Komm Trijg Nom Darp!”, which translates to “Come Back to the Village!” The program features music and sketches from the hilarious and much-loved duo of Tina Fehr-Kehler and Angela Klassen.

Morden’s 2025 graduates are counting down the days to their big celebration — and local parents are working hard behind the scenes to make it a night to remember. For the first time ever, the Morden Safe Grad Committee has launched a 50/50 online raffle, giving the community a fun way to support the cause and a chance to win big.

The raffle is open now at fundingchange.ca, with the draw happening April 30 at 2:00 PM.

A night of encouragement and support

Pembina Counselling Centre is inviting the community to come out for an evening of coffee, dessert, and encouragement.

The organization’s annual spring fundraiser is happening Thursday, April 10th at Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church. Executive Director Chris Derksen says this is their biggest fundraiser of the year, and it's a chance to support the vital work happening behind the scenes at PCC.