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Manitoba has become the first province in Canada to declare a Men's Mental Health Awareness Week. And Manitobans can thank Dawson Trail PC MLA Bob Lagasse for making this happen.

In November of 2022, Lagasse went public with his mental health struggles. Lagasse addressed the Manitoba Legislature, sharing what he had been battling in recent months. The MLA said that he came to the realization that his mental health was not where it needed to be, noting he had been getting very hyper-focused on thoughts of self-harm. 

Manitoba RCMP is confirming details of Friday evening’s fatal collision west of Altona.

Emergency crews were called to the scene, at the intersection of Provincial Roads 201 and 306, around 7:05 p.m.

In a news release issued early Saturday afternoon, RCMP said the investigation determined a semi heading east on PR 201 failed to stop at the intersection with PR 306 and collided with a southbound SUV.

The 35-year-old woman driving the SUV, from the Municipality of Rhineland, was pronounced deceased on-scene.

A trip to Cuba conjures images of white sand, palm trees, and endlessly blue water. For one Pembina Valley family, this picture was replaced with the startling realization that a hurricane was headed their way.  

Lili Krushel, who works with the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce, says that when she and her family first arrived at their resort in the Caribbean nation, it “was like paradise.” 

A unique raffle is giving Pembina Valley residents a chance to win a stunning, handcrafted playhouse while supporting the transformative work of Adult & Teen Challenge. The Playhouse, built with care and generosity, is showcased at the Super Thrift Store on 324 Cargill Road in Winkler.

Celebration of Life For: Marion Hiebert 
Celebration of Life Date: November 17, 2024 
Marion Hiebert, 81, of Burlingtion, Ontario, formerly of Steinbach passed away Wednesday November 13 in Hamilton Ontario. 
She is survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and their families. She was predeceased by 1 brother.  
The Celebration of Life for Marion Hiebert will be held November 17th, 3pm at Hamilton Christian Fellowship, Ontario. Cremation has taken place. 
Donations can be made to Bob Kemp Hospice. 
Arrangements made by Kitching Steepe and Ludwig. 

Celebration of Life For: Wayne D. Kroetsch
Celebration of Life at a later date 
Wayne D. Kroetsch, 88, of Morden passed away Wednesday, November 13th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, 1 daughter, 2 sons and their families. 
The celebration of life for Wayne D. Kroetsch will take place at a later date. 
Donations can be made to the Pembina Valley Humane Society or a charity of your choice. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. 
 

As the Winnipeg Blue Bombers gear up for Sunday’s Grey Cup against the Toronto Argonauts, Head Coach Mike O’Shea emphasized the team’s meticulous preparation, camaraderie, an

Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders.

The moves are a show of faith for multilateralism as the re-election of Donald Trump in the United States is raising fears of further strain in global co-operation on trade and the environment.

Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent.

The proposed change to the Canada Elections Act is among several measures chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault is putting forward to address the use of deepfakes and other artificially created content to fool voters.

In an interview, Perrault said he is "hoping to convince" MPs to expand an electoral reform bill, currently in a House of Commons committee, to include some new elements.

For Robert Martens, it is extremely gratifying to see how far the Altona Community Foundation (ACF) has come in the 30 years since its inception in 1994.

Martens helped kickstart the organization all those years ago, and was among dozens of board members, past and present, and steadfast donors who gathered Thursday evening to celebrate this milestone.