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Gateway Resources welcomed the community through its doors on Thursday, May 29, for its annual Open House, Art Show, and Bake Sale — an event that shines a spotlight on the creativity and talents of its participants while offering a behind-the-scenes look at the organization’s daily operations.

The bake sale was made possible through the generosity of the community, staff, and their families.

From music to the visual arts, the Pembina Valley teems with artistic talent.  

Currently, there is an opportunity to explore what the next generation is adding to the landscape of creativity at Winkler Arts & Culture (WA&C).  

The Back 40 Music Festival is set to return to Morden on Saturday, June 7th, promising a day of exceptional live music, local cuisine, and vibrant community spirit. Held in the picturesque Morden Park, the festival will run from 2 PM to 10 PM, offering attendees a memorable experience.

A diverse musical lineup

This year's festival boasts a dynamic mix of local talent and acclaimed touring artists. The main stage will feature performances by:

Update: “Due to persistent smoke causing poor air quality combined with extremely high temperatures forecasted, we are following the Environment and Climate Change Canada recommendation to limit time outdoors and cancelling the Arbor Day event [scheduled for June 1, 2025]. We apologize for the cancellation. To all of those who were planning to attend and volunteer for this year’s event we hope to see you at Arbor Day 2026!”

- Sean Dias, Director of Parks and Urban Forestry, City of Morden 

More people in northern Manitoba are leaving their homes as wildfires continue to threaten communities.

The roughly 600 residents of Cranberry Portage have been placed under a mandatory evacuation order because fires have knocked out power to the community -- a situation expected to last for days.

An evacuation of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, which started earlier this week, is ongoing and officials are expecting five flights to leave for Winnipeg by the end of today.

The beloved Teddy Bear Picnic is back in Morden, and has been moved to the Access event centre due to today's (May 31st) smoky conditions. The fun will be happening inside the Huron Arena from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bringing families, stuffies, and local healthcare professionals together for an afternoon of fun, learning, and support for local programming.

Hosted by the Morden Family Resource Centre, the event serves as the Centre’s largest annual fundraiser. 

Funeral For:  John Friesen 
Funeral Date: June 2, 2025 
After a rich life, John Friesen, of Winnipeg, passed away at the age of 94 on May 24th, 2025.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Perry, his parents, Isaac and Maria Friesen, and two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Lianne Perry, five sisters, and four brothers.

There's no rain in the forecast for Flin Flon, Manitoba, over the next week as crews there fight a wildfire that's raging nearby.

Temperatures throughout the weekend are expected to range from the low to high 20s, before cooling off.

Thousands have evacuated the northwestern Manitoba city, including municipal government officials and health-care professionals.

Flin Flon mayor George Fontaine said on Friday that unless things changed, the fire was projected to take chunks out of the town.

Wildfire smoke has again drifted into much of Southern Manitoba, and that's prompted Environment Canada to issue Special Air Quality Statements for almost all of the province.

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Manitoba, communities across the province are stepping up to support those affected.

The Canadian Red Cross is coordinating relief efforts, providing essential aid to evacuees and assisting in recovery operations.

In the Pembina and Red River Valleys, while the immediate threat of wildfires remains low, the community feels the impact deeply. The spirit of solidarity is evident as neighbors come together to support fellow Manitobans in need.