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Another weather record has fallen in southern Manitoba. In a season that has seen temperature records broken, Meteorologist Scott Kehler with Weatherlogics says our area has now gone the longest period without snow.

Kehler says it last snowed in April, and because we have yet to see a snowflake this fall, that means the last snowfall was 210 days ago. 

"Which is a record by far," says Kehler.

There are always those individuals around town that make a lasting impression. They seem to be everywhere, know everyone, and their contributions shine. This is the type of person who defines what “community” means.  

For many residents of Morden, Harold Bollenbach was the epitome of this type of citizen.

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash west of Altona Friday evening.

Emergency crews, including the Plum Coulee Fire Department, were called to the collision at the intersection of highways 201 and 306 shortly after 7 p.m.

According to early details from officials, the crash was between a semi and an SUV.

One person was also flown via STARS to Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg.

As of late Friday evening, a traffic analysis of the site was still being conducted.

Zone 4 High School Volleyball Championships

Varsity Boys
A Final
Elm Creek over Miami 25-17, 25-17, 25-21
AA Final
Rosenort over Morris 25-18, 25-9, 27-25
AAA Final
Garden Valley over Morden 25-14, 25-17, 25-6

Varsity Girls
A Final
Miami over Elm Creek 25-20, 18-25, 25-16, 25-17
AA Final
Rosenort over St. Paul's (Elie) 25-20, 25-20, 25-23
AAA Final
Miller over Garden Valley 25-16, 27-29, 25-19, 25-12

It's time for another Made in Manitoba, and tonight for the first time, we welcome the Winkler and Morden based group Ezrah Stone to the program.

The group has its roots set firmly years ago when Jeffrey Klassen teamed up with a friend to form it, with Ezrah Stone's return to making music about four years ago with Jeffrey reforming and leading it with four new members joining. Josh Reimer, Darcy Bergmann, Yurii Patserniuk and Joel Klassen are now in the mix, with the group's debut album "What's Inside" out now.

Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault apologized Friday, after shifting claims about his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.

The Liberal member of Parliament said at an unrelated announcement in Edmonton that he's sorry he hadn't been clear, "with everything that I know now."

"I apologize that I wasn't as clear as I could have been about who I am and my family's history,” he said, adding that he's still learning about his family's heritage "in real time."

Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery — just as the Crown corporation prepares for what's typically its busiest period.

The Red River Basin Commission South Chapter Holiday Gala was Thursday night. The 9th annual fundraiser brought together people from both sides of the border and both sides of the river at the Morris Multiplex. 

The Carman Beavers have two wins and a loss to start the 2024-25 season. Coach Mark Klassen will join Clayton Dreger on the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League Report which airs Fridays at 5:15 p.m. on CFAM Radio 950.

Funeral For:  George Bartsch 
Funeral Date: November 15, 2024 
George Bartsch, 92, of Gladstone formerly of Austin and McCreary, passed away Monday, November 11th at Gladstone. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 son, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. 
The funeral service for George Bartsch will be held Friday, November 15th at 1pm at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone with burial at Ausin Sommerfeld Cemetery.  
Viewing will be at the chapel one hour prior to the service.