Ty Hildebrand

The sparks have settled — and Borderview Electric is moving on to the PV Cup Final.

With the Florida Panthers punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final after a win over the Carolina Hurricanes, that means Borderview Electric has officially outlasted D.A. Loewen Electric in the PV Cup — and the friendly rivalry between Winkler’s two electrical powerhouses just added another charge.

The wires are crackling and the rivalry is real — Winkler’s two powerhouse electrical companies are going head-to-head in the PV Cup!

D.A. Loewen Electric and Borderview Electric have found themselves in a high-voltage showdown as we hit the Conference Final in the PV Cup. While the NHL has the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Florida Panthers, all eyes in Winkler are on the businesses behind the jerseys — and the friendly sparks are flying.

Looking for a way to make the most of your summer evenings in Winkler? Want to hit a few home runs and maybe make a few new friends along the way? The Winkler Mixed Slowpitch League (WMSPL) is back for its 35th season—and sign-up is now open!

Whether you’re a veteran of the diamond or just looking for a reason to get outside and play, this league offers the perfect blend of fun, fitness, and community spirit.

The RCU Aquatic Centre is officially open for the summer season, and staff are ready to welcome swimmers of all ages with a lineup of returning favourites and exciting new programs.

Public swimming officially opened on Friday, with daily weekend sessions from 1 to 5 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m. And if you’re planning to visit this weekend, you're not alone. 

Engines will be revving and mud flying as the Miami Tractor Pull & Mud Bog/Car Show Weekend rolls back into town on Saturday and Sunday, delivering two days packed with horsepower, family fun, and down-home excitement.

Organized by local enthusiast Russ Suderman, the event is now in its fourth year and continues to build momentum, attracting people from across Manitoba—and even beyond.

Local equipment dealer A.R.K. New Tech is rolling out the orange carpet for the community with a “Ride and Drive” test drive event this Tuesday, May 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Morden location, situated conveniently between Morden and Winkler.

This hands-on experience is open to everyone — from farmers and acreage owners to lawn care enthusiasts — and includes a free BBQ lunch at noon, test drives of Kubota tractors, mowers, and side-by-sides, and exclusive event-day discounts.

May Long Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to gardening season in the Pembina Valley — few people are as prepared as John Froese, the man behind Post Road Vegetables in Hochfeld. For nearly 30 years, John and his family have run a market garden, growing everything from cabbage to his personal favourite: gourmet sweet corn.

It’s time to mark your calendars and clear out your trunks—Winkler’s Citywide Garage Sale is back for its second year on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and better.

Organized by local garage sale enthusiast Purity Zacharias, this grassroots community event brings together buyers and sellers across the city for one massive day of secondhand finds, local connections, and sustainable shopping.

As National Police Appreciation Week is recognized across the country, it’s a perfect time to spotlight local officers who are making a difference—like Constable Jeff Forster, who has proudly served with the Morden Police Service for 20 years.

“I’ve lived my whole life in this community,” said Forster. “It’s a way for us to give back. We all have families here, and we want it to be safe for everybody.”

Now serving as Morden’s Community Resource Officer, Forster has stepped into a unique role that focuses less on tickets and more on connection.

With summer just around the corner, Pembina Valley Bible Camp (PVBC) is buzzing with activity as registration is officially open for the 2025 season. While the sun-soaked days of camp are what most people look forward to, Executive Director Terry Friesen says there’s been just as much excitement this winter with major upgrades, especially for the camp’s beloved horse programs.

And if matching energy wasn’t enough, Friesen also happened to match the chairs in our studio!