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Hard times aren't’ new to the people of Cuba it’s been going on for many years but in recent days their resilience has been tested. 

Winkler's Giselle Brito was born in Cuba and was a university professor there. She has lived in Canada for sixteen years, the last ten in Winkler, and serves as the learning coach for Regional Connections. 

Funeral For:  David Bruce Burnell
Funeral Date: November 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend David “Dave” Bruce Burnell. David encountered a tragic accident on October 1st, 2024, in which after a courageous fight succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB.

Funeral For:  Agatha Dueck Loewen nee Penner 
Funeral Date: November 15, 2024 
Agatha Dueck Loewen nee Penner, 96, of Altona formerly of Winkler, passed away Sunday, November 10th at Eastview Place. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, and their families.  
A memorial service for Agatha Dueck Loewen nee Penner will be held Friday, November 15th at 2pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at 11:30am at Kronsweide Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Thursday, November 14th from 1 to 8pm. 

Funeral For:  Wes Sawatsky 
Funeral Date: November 16, 2024 
Wes Sawatsky, 90, of Altona passed away Monday, November 11th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Ella, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1-son-in-law, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 daughter. 
The celebration of life for Wes Sawatsky will be held Saturday, November 16th at 1pm at Seeds Church, Altona with private interment prior to the service at Altona Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to The Community Exchange, Altona. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona. 

Manitoba's U19 softball team, which includes Brooklyn Friesen, Molly Conrad & Nelia Fehr of Central Energy, is preparing for the 2025 Canada Summer Games next August in St. John's. Head coach Dwight Heppner will join Clayton Dreger on Sportsbeat which airs Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. on CFAM Radio 950.

The Winnipeg Jets soared to a decisive 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden last night, showcasing their offensive depth and resilience.

Mark Scheifele set the pace, scoring just 57 seconds into the game. The Rangers countered late in the first period with a goal from Will Cuylle, bringing the score to 1-1.

Midway through the second, Gabe Vilardi netted a power-play goal, giving the Jets a 2-1 lead. The Rangers responded before the period ended, tying it up once again.

Northlands Parkway will meet the College Jeanne-Sauve Olympiens in the South Central Athletic Conference High School Volleyball AAAA junior varsity girls championship game Thursday in Winnipeg. The Nighthawks rallied from two sets down to beat Steinbach Regional 24-26, 12-25, 25-17, 28-26, 15-13 in the semifinals Tuesday night at the SRSS. Northlands Parkway varsity boys face Glenlawn in the SCAC semifinals tonight in Winnipeg.

Prairie farmers should be on the lookout as a disease known to cause issues in a variety of crops is a key concern.

That's why experts are asking producers to keep a close eye out for the signs that the disease might be in their fields.

Crops Extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Eileen Beaton talks about the disease.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.

In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered "assurance" that the rebate would be tax-free.

Several open houses are upcoming regarding a supportive housing project being discussed for Morris. The Committee is being led by Deputy Mayor Chris Hamblin, with the project having two additional municipal partners in the R.M.'s of Morris and Montcalm.