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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the NATO military alliance would draw itself into war if it allows Ukraine to use donated weapons to make long-range strikes inside Russia.

His comments come five weeks after Ukrainian forces stormed the border and put parts of Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since the Second World War.

Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie has relayed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons in order to trigger what they are calling a "carbon tax election".

Leslie is back in Ottawa and says he is ready for Parliament to resume in a few days, with caucus meetings scheduled over the weekend.

There was an early Friday morning collision on Highway 3 between a semi and cow that had wandered onto the road.

According to RCMP, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. near Road 16 North, about three miles north of Boundary Trails Health Centre.

The semi trailer lost its front axle and wheels in the collision causing it to roll into the ditch.

The 50-year-old driver was not physically injured. 

Funeral For:  Esther Rempel-Harms 
Funeral Date: September 17, 2024 
Esther Rempel-Harms, 94, of Steinbach passed away Monday, September 9th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Cornelius, 1 daughter, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband Jacob Peter Rempel, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. 
A celebration of life for Esther Rempel-Harms will be held Tuesday, September 17th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family interment prior to the service at Heritage Cemetery. 

After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

A verdict could be as much as six months away.

"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.

She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case. 

This weekend, we’ll look back with a number one hit from Billy Currington from this week in 2010 and revisit an interview from the past where he shares a favourite pastime he picked up on the road. CCMA nominee Tyler Joe Miller joins us with his new song 'What Good Is a Memory,' and Ryan Keown returns with his latest single, 'I Know You Like That.' 

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Cooperative weather conditions over the past week have allowed harvest to continue relatively unimpeded in Manitoba. In Manitoba Agriculture's latest crop report, it was noted combining was about 40% finished across all crops and regions, with only longer season crops like soybeans, sunflowers and corn left to start.

Leah Klassen is returning as Garden Valley School Division (GVSD) board chair for the 2024-25 school year. She was re-elected by acclamation at this week's reorganization meeting, and is going into her fourteenth year as a Trustee.

"It's a nice honour to have the support of the board, and I'm looking forward to an excellent year going forward together with them," she said.

It’s harvest season. For some, that means garden fresh vegetables for every meal (and zucchini that never seems to end), but for others, it is a season of working around the clock on the fields to ensure that all the crops are harvested and sent where they need to be. The latter is what the farmers involved in the CHUM foodgrains project are working on, but this harvest is destined for a special cause — it will be donated to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.  

Everyone benefits from a mental refresh now and again. Although there are many ways to find the perspectives and activities that achieve this, viewing art in all its forms is one option that always enriches.  

For the 25th year, the Pembina Valley Studio Tour will enthrall art enthusiasts with its installations that showcase the talents of the people who live and work in the area.