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Signs that underlying inflation was picking up in April put the Bank of Canada in a tricky position ahead of its June interest rate decision, with some economists arguing a second straight pause is now more likely.

"It is going to make it a much more challenging backdrop for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting rates, at least in the near term," said Benjamin Reitzes, managing director of Canadian rates and macro strategist at BMO Capital Markets.

Morden Mayor Nancy Penner is congratulating the Morden Area Foundation's 2024 Citizen of Distinction, Shelly Voth. The champion for newcomers, and the City's Immigration Coordinator, will be officially recognized Sunday afternoon.

"Anyone knowing Shelley, she's one of those rare individuals who quietly goes about her work without seeking the spotlight, but we are so proud that Shelly is this year's Morden Area Foundation's Citizen of Distinction."

Coming out of May Long weekend it was a similar weather theme to the start of it back on Friday; wet and cool.

"We had a very similar weather set-up early morning Tuesday to Tuesday afternoon when a slow-moving upper-level low pushing northward out of the Dakotas brought another round of rainfall to the region," said CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "If you happened to take a look at the RADAR imagery Monday morning, it looked almost like a carbon copy of the system we had move through Thursday night into Friday."

Track and field star Kemi Omoleye is coming off an impressive showing at her latest event and the star athlete is looking to keep building for the upcoming provincials. 

“He loved Winkler and wanted to make it better, and he worked very hard to do so.”  

This is what the city’s mayor, Henry Siemens, says in the wake of losing a community pillar, Walter Siemens (no relation), who will be remembered as much for his decades of contributions as for how he carried them out with determination and kindness. 

Within the past few years, Manitoba has experienced a few cyber breaches that have unsettled the province, including one at the University of Winnipeg in 2024. 

As society incorporates technology into its structure more and more, cybersecurity is one area that many consider essential. 

On May 5, Winkler police responded to a report of an unknown man inside a garage at a residence on Main Street South. The suspect fled on foot before officers arrived but was quickly located near the intersection of Pembina Avenue and 2nd Street. 

Police arrested the man for Break and Enter and noted he was highly intoxicated at the time. However, the homeowner chose not to press charges. The suspect was released once sober and issued a $672 ticket for Trespassing. 

Local equipment dealer A.R.K. New Tech is rolling out the orange carpet for the community with a “Ride and Drive” test drive event this Tuesday, May 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Morden location, situated conveniently between Morden and Winkler.

This hands-on experience is open to everyone — from farmers and acreage owners to lawn care enthusiasts — and includes a free BBQ lunch at noon, test drives of Kubota tractors, mowers, and side-by-sides, and exclusive event-day discounts.

A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern

Whether people throw steaks or hot dogs on the barbecue this summer could reflect how they feel about their food spending.

A new report from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University found increasing anxiety about food affordability compared to last fall.

Deferred grazing, a practice that involves delaying livestock grazing until after key growing seasons, is a valuable strategy for preserving and enhancing native prairie ecosystems. Unlike continuous or early-season grazing, deferred grazing allows native grasses and forbs the opportunity to complete their life cycles, set seed, and recover from previous disturbances. This approach brings a range of environmental, ecological, and even economic benefits that support both sustainable ranching and grassland conservation.