PembinaValley

Funeral For:  Leona Enns 
Funeral Date: February 26, 2025 
Leona Enns, 88, of Grunthal passed away Wednesday, February 19th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband John.  
The funeral service for Leona Enns will be held Wednesday, February 26th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.   

Funeral For:  Louise Klassen 
Funeral Date: February 25, 2025 
Louise Klassen, 100, of Winnipeg passed away Friday, February 14th at Donwood Personal Care Home. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 1 brother and sister-in-law. 
The funeral service for Louise Klassen will be held Tuesday, February 25th at 1pm at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg. 

Police in Morden say a recent fraud attempt is a good reminder that information easily accessible on the internet can be used against potential victims to make a scam more believable. This, after a scammer recently requested credit card information in order to fulfill a prescription at a local pharmacy.
    
According to the police service, when questioned further by the complainant, the scammer said the prescription was issued by a local doctor. Neither the pharmacy nor the doctor was involved in the attempt, noted authorities.
    

Rhineland council has had a follow up meeting with Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Lisa Naylor, with a number of issues in the municipality the focus.

"This is a follow up from the AMM convention," explained Reeve Don Wiebe. "We had booked a session with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and so this is a follow up because of issues of her being oversubscribed at that conference."

Excitement is building among local softball players as they gear up for another season.

Registration is now open for the Altona Angels 2025 season and word is getting out as registrations trickle in. 

"We've sent out advertising in the community, both online and we've connected with area schools just to share with students that the upcoming season is approaching," said President Derek Sawatzky. 

The club offers seven divisions; U7 Learn to Play, U9 Learn to Play, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19. 

Over the past month, noteworthy Pembina Valley inhabitants have been named recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, an honour that commemorates the King’s coronation and celebrates exemplary Canadians. 

For one Morden recipient, Maurice Butler, receiving the medal is a full-circle moment. 

When it comes to police services, images of cruisers and cops on the front lines often spring to mind, but the Winkler Police Service has seen an addition to their team over the last few years of a different kind. 

Police Chaplain Arnie Klassen accepted the role roughly two years ago, according to Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt, just after his retirement from the force.  

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

MJHL
Dauphin 4 at Steinbach 5
Waywayseecappo 5 at Swan Valley 1
WPG Freeze 2 at Selkirk 8
Northern Manitoba 1 at Portage 2

Zone 4 High School Hockey
Playoffs - Semi-Final - Best of 3
Game 2
Carman 1 at Morris 7
Carman series tied 1-1

The book "We Need Everyone" by Michael Redhead-Champagne of Winnipeg was published at Friesen's Corporation in Altona.

Winkler is set to embrace its country roots as Smitty’s Lounge gears up for a high-energy Country Night this Saturday. With country tunes, themed drinks, and the highlight of the night—a mechanical bull—this event promises excitement for all.

A new spin on Winkler’s nightlife

Angelina Fehr, owner of Smitty’s Lounge in Winkler shares the inspiration behind the event, which started as an idea from Aiden Friesen.