PembinaValley

On the evening of August 8th, the Winkler Fire Department was dispatched to Pembina Avenue following reports of an electrical fire involving a hydro line. 

Fire Chief Richard Paetzold explained that the call originated after a resident noticed smoke coming from their kitchen. Upon investigation, firefighters discovered a burnt wire on a utility pole that had caused power outages in the nearby Linden Drive and 8th Street areas. 

Livestock farms often need to use their land carefully in order to get the best results for their animals, which is why the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is sharing some tips on good grazing practices. Trevor Lennox, a Range Management Extension Specialist, talks about one of the biggest potential mistakes a farm operation can make: overgrazing.

Bringing mini-donuts, ferris wheels, classic cars, live music, and more to our community, the Winkler Harvest Festival once again proved to be one of southern Manitoba’s most beloved summer traditions, drawing thousands over the weekend for live music, food, family activities, and the unmistakable spirit of community. 

With mosquito numbers on the rise and the risk of West Nile virus high in Winkler, we spoke with local pest expert Gilles-Lambert of Gilles-Lambert Pest Control about how to prevent infestations by removing breeding grounds and hiding spots.  

“Basically, they love standing water,” Lambert said. “When there's lots of rain, there's a lot more standing water. If you have the ability to get rid of that standing water, it will help tremendously.” 

Funeral For:  Gerry Bergen 
Funeral Date: August 15, 2025 
Gerry Bergen, 65, of Winkler passed away Sunday, August 3rd at Portage, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife Ruth, 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families and his father Peter. He was predeceased by his mother Freda. 
Cremation has taken place. 
A memorial service for Gerry Bergen will be held Friday, August 15th at 2pm at Winkler Emmanuel Mennonite Church.  
Donations may be made to The Bunker or a charity of one’s choice. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler.  

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (36-46) combined dominant pitching with a power surge at the plate to claim a 7-2 victory over the Lincoln Saltdogs (31-49) Sunday afternoon at Blue Cross Park, securing the three-game series win.
 
Winnipeg struck early in the bottom of the second inning. Matthew Warkentin launched his 12th home run of the season over the right-field wall, and moments later, Keshawn Lynch delivered a two-run blast to left with Tripp Clark aboard to make it 3-0.
 

Funeral For:  Dorothy LePage nee Pasoluko
Funeral Date: August 18, 2025 
Dorothy LePage nee Pasoluko, 91, of Morden passed away Saturday, August 9th at Notre Dame Hospital. She is survived by 3 sons. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice. 
The Mass of Resurrection for Dorothy LePage nee Pasoluko will be held Monday, August 18th at 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Morden with burial at Hillside Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 

With harvest just getting underway across the Prairies, farmers are being reminded to think about safety when working with grain. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is urging farmers to prioritize safety around grain handling with the launch of its fifth annual Be Grain Safe Week.

The second season is underway at Altona's Gallery in the Park, with Winnipeg based painter Hollande Bezan's exhibition Return to the farm installed on the main floor of the Schwartz House.

The works honour her family’s agricultural roots which are anchored just north of Inglis. The paintings explore over a century of connection to the land, honouring the Bezan family and its enduring farming legacy through five generations.

It was a celebration Saturday as friends of The Ice Cream Hut came out to celebrate the iconic Altona burger joint's 50th anniversary.
    
Guests were treated to kid's activities, and deals on ice cream, fries and more!

A local institution

"It's been here forever," said Vanessa when asked why she and Darryl made the move to buy the restaurant just a few years ago. 

"It's an icon in Altona so, why wouldn't you want to be a part of that?" added Darryl.