Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister
The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview.
"It's perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in order," Fraser told The Canadian Press.
Altona police investigating shoplifting incident at local grocer
Altona police are investigating after a shopper walked out of a local grocery store without paying last week Monday.
According to the report made to police, the suspect spoke to staff at the store in a distracting manner before leaving with a bag full of items.
He was observed driving away in a dodge pickup truck. Check out the photo below.
Altona's Ryan Gerbrandt all about community as a Bison ball player and fire fighter
Veteran ball player Ryan Gerbrandt has represented the Altona Bisons on the diamond for years and recently, he also took his skills as a fire fighter up north to help people in need.
Looking back over the year so far, Gerbrandt says there are positives but also room to grow. "We've got a good group of core guys out and we're also getting younger every year, which is really exciting to see the program continue on. We feel that the team has allowed a few wins to slip from our grasp a little bit, but overall, we're starting to go in the right direction."
Sawatzky’s Furniture & Appliances unveils stunning appliance showroom transformation and kitchen giveaway event
Visitors to Sawatzky’s Furniture & Appliances in Winkler are in for a big surprise. Owner Layal Jadhav shares that it’s a complete reimagining of the appliance department.
“Brand new, exciting, beautifully curated kitchens”
“We've transformed our entire appliance department. We've done brand new kitchens, we've added new product to the floor, we've expanded,” Jadhav says. “So absolutely brand new, exciting, beautifully curated kitchens.”
Morden Collegiate Valedictorian Lane Fehr says the class of 2025 is filled with incredible people
Today, Morden Collegiate Institute (MCI) grade twelve students will celebrate graduation, starting with pictures at the Research Centre, crossing the stage to receive their diplomas, and enjoying a meal with their family before heading to Safe Grad for one last night with their class at the Access Event Centre.
12 year reflection
Valedictorian Lane Fehr reflected on the last twelve to thirteen years with the class of 2025.
GROW youth workshop returns for another year of inspiring girls
Jenelle Neufeld, who has been working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pembina Valley as the organization’s executive director for the past six years, says her favourite part of what she does is the impact it has on the community.
One of the groups that sees this impact is fifth- and sixth-grade girls, for whom the organization's women-led GROW youth workshop has been developed.
Rental scam leaves victim without apartment, out money
Winkler Police are reminding the public to be cautious when making rental agreements online, after a local woman was scammed out of both her deposit and a place to live.
According to police, the woman reported on May 31 that her “landlord” refused to give her the keys to an apartment, despite her having signed a rental agreement and paid a deposit. Officers determined she had been dealing with a scammer and not the actual property owner.
You won’t believe what’s coming out of storage for the Miami Fair & Rodeo
The heart of southern Manitoba is set to roar with excitement once again as the Miami Fair and Rodeo gallops into town Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. The two-day community celebration is steeped in tradition, excitement, and hometown pride — and this year’s event promises to be one of the best yet.
“The fair’s been around since 1911, and this marks 30 years for the rodeo itself,” says longtime volunteer and Miami Agricultural Society board member Troy Turner. “It’s pretty exciting that a small town like ours has carried on this legacy for so long.”
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports.
Lauren Martin, senior director of public affairs for the organization, says the bill is raising questions about whether it could lead the federal government to recognize provincial rules for inspecting meat processing facilities as equal to federal standards.
Have you seen this truck?
***Updated June 25th, 2025***
In an update Wednesday morning, the Altona Police Service said the truck had since been recovered.
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The Altona Police Service is looking for the public's helping in recovering a truck that was stolen some time Monday night.
It is a Grey Ford F350 crew cab with the license number CHH 294. It also has the business logo 'PGC' on the sides.