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Answer me this- how much of your gear has seen the turn of the century?

Novid Inc. in Rosenort is in the business of making things that last. Firstly, they build quality stainless steel fertilizer and chemical tanks. Secondly, they view each and every employee in their care as an opportunity for investment.  

A Second World War veteran from Altona has been reunited with his service medals. 

Recently, the nephew of Private John Henry Driedger donated a cigar box filled with his uncle's honours, earned during the war, along with the Silver Cross presented to Driedger's mother following his death in action in Italy in 1943. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star, the Volunteer Service medal and the Victory medal. There was also a set of dog tags and a series of photographs.

The last a person sees of their garbage is typically at the end of the driveway, or the dumpster outside of their apartment building. It’s remarkably easy to stop paying attention at that point and go about the days’ responsibilities without having to worry about where it ends up next. Out of sight – out of mind.  

In recent months, Mordenites have noticed what has been labelled as an off taste, smell, and even appearance of the city’s tap water. The water has taken on a musty and earthy quality that has sparked concern in the community about its safety.  

Morden’s mayor, Nancy Penner, says the city has released a statement regarding the issue.  

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (2-1) are advancing to the second round of the Miles Wolff Cup Playoffs after a 10-3 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries in the deciding third game of the West Division Series at Blue Cross Park Saturday evening.
 
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Saturday’s 26-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl in front of another capacity crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium had so many savoury layers to it.

Most important: not only is it a fifth straight ‘W’ to improve the club’s record to 7-6 – the first time over .500 this season – it keeps them atop the West Division, tied with the B.C. Lions but with a tiebreaker already secured. The Riders, meanwhile, are now 5-7-1 after a 5-1 start to their season.

Violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens, and her husband Eli Bennett, are in the midst of filming a mini-documentary about the creation and explosion in popularity of their YouTube program "Sunday Hymn Serenade". It will be called "Bringing Back the Hymns: My Journey to 100 million Views".

Chad Celaire is the founder of Little Ballers Basketball, a developmental basketball program for kids. Celaire, a father of two, shared how his passion for the game and early exposure to basketball led to the creation of a program in the Pembina Valley that teaches both basketball skills and valuable life lessons. 

The Banjo Bowl belongs to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Zach Collaros threw for 231 yards and one touchdown as Winnipeg downed the Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21. Brady Oliveira ran for 43 yards and caught six passes for 60 yards. Kenny Lawler hauled in a six-yard touchdown pass. Sergio Castillo kicked four field goals including a 39-yarder that extended Winnipeg’s lead to five points with 68 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Tyrell Ford intercepted Riders quarterback Trevor Harris twice.

Singing benefits people of all ages in many ways, including boosting mood, improving cognitive function, and creating community bonds. A new choir in Morden strives to offer this enrichment to children ages 7-14.  

Cecilia Gil, a music teacher with 17 years of experience in the Garden Valley School Division, is the creative mind behind the Crescendo Community Choir.