PembinaValley

A Manitoba grand chief says better cell coverage could help responses to emergencies such as last week's mass stabbings on Hollow Water First Nation.

Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the Southern Chiefs' Organization says First Nations deserve connection to emergency services the same as other communities.

It was a weekend full of reunions, memories, and big announcements as Providence University College and Theological Seminary in Otterburne celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The festivities kicked off Friday night (Sept. 5) at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, where alumni and dignitaries packed out the room at their Centennial Gala. 

Federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers are gathered in Manitoba this week for critical discussions on the future of Canadian agriculture. The meetings, which wrap up Tuesday, come at a time when global trade disruptions, domestic infrastructure needs, and food security are top of mind for producers and policymakers alike.

Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald says the meetings are an opportunity to listen to regional concerns and collaborate on national solutions.

As federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers are meeting in Winnipeg this week, the future of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is drawing renewed attention. While the Conservative Party has proposed eliminating the broader program, both farm leaders and Conservative MPs are emphasizing that agriculture will remain exempt.

Keith Currie, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), stressed the importance of the program to the sector.

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow and Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie are calling on the federal Liberal government to approve the emergency use of strychnine as a way to deal with the increased number of gophers or Richardson’s ground squirrels (RGS) across the Prairies.

The Village of Neubergthal is looking forward to having you visit this coming Friday and Saturday for its annual Darp Days. Live entertainment, street tours, historical presentations and lots of Low German and Food. This is Mennonite Heritage Week in Canada, and Darp Days is one of the events in Southern Manitoba celebrating it.

You can call in to ask host Carla Hrycyna all of your gardening questions live every Saturday morning starting at 9:15am: 1-800-374-3315

Funeral For:  Justina Sawatzky nee Dyck 
Funeral Date: September 10, 2025 
Justina Sawatzky nee Dyck, 97, of Morden passed away Saturday, September 6th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 3 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband Jacob K. Fehr, her second husband John Sawatzky and 1 son. 
The celebration of life for Justina Sawatzky nee Dyck will be held Wednesday, September 10th at 2pm at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with private family interment prior to the service at Southside Cemetery. 

"Be aware and slow down." That from Pembina Valley RCMP Sergeant Darcy Thiessen as we begin to see large farm equipment moving from field to field on our highways and rural roads this harvest season. 

"Obviously, the farmers have an agenda, and they have a short timeframe. They're trying to get their crops off and get the field work done. So, just share the road," he added. 

What do I do?

Much of the machinery is large and can take up quite a bit of the road. 

On Friday, Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a series of new, strategic measures for workers and businesses in those sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions including the agriculture sector.

The Prime Minister talked about a new strategy to transform our economy to one that is more resilient to global shocks.