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A Mountie seriously injured in a highway crash while responding to a mass stabbing on a Manitoba First Nation says she's doing well but the tragedy will stay with her forever.

About 3.4 million acres shifted from owned and operated to the “rented” land category from 2011 to 2021

The amount of rented farmland in Saskatchewan and Alberta shot upward in the 2010s.

Farmland rented or leased in the two provinces went from 25.7 million acres in 2011 to 29.1 million in 2021, says Census of Agriculture data.

So, in a decade, about 3.4 million acres shifted from owned and operated to the “rented” land category. The 3.4 million acres includes cropland and ranchland.

"How did we ever get here?"
    
That's what Altona pastor, Richard Bage, is challenging everyone, regardless of political stripe or religious standing, to ask themselves after the fatal shooting of American conservative political commentator and activist, Charlie Kirk.

Kirk was fatally shot this week in the United States. The incident has sparked widespread reactions across social and political communities, with public figures and private citizens expressing grief, concern, and calls for reflection.

As farmers work on the harvest, agriculture ministers from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg this week for the annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting. The annual event hosted by Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald provided a key platform to discuss shared challenges, policy priorities, and the future of Canadian agriculture. 

What started with a simple call for shampoo turned into an outpouring of generosity that filled the shelves at Genesis House.

Last week, the local shelter for women and families in crisis put out a request for bathroom essentials through a “drive-by donation drive,” inviting residents to leave items on their doorstep for pickup. The response was overwhelming.

“We knew we were running really, really low,” says Executive Director Ang Braun. “It’s been a crazy busy year. We’ve done this kind of drive-by idea before, but this response was just out of this world.”

In Morden, leading up to the season of remembrance, it has become an increasingly familiar sight to see the street lined with banners that commemorate those who served the community and the country in the Canadian Armed Forces.  

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are mourning the loss of their former assistant general manager and director of personnel.

Ted Goveia, who spent 11 years with the Blue Bombers before becoming the general Manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Dec. 5, 2024, passed away this week following a months-long battle with esophageal cancer.

Funeral For:  Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau 
Funeral Date: September 15, 2025 
Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau, 71, of Winkler formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Tuesday, September 9th at her residence. She is survived by her husband Dave, 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families.  
A memorial service for Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau will be held Monday, September 15th at 2pm at Winkler Mennonite Church with burial prior to the service at 12:30pm at Westridge Memorial Gardens.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Sunday, September 14th from 1 to 7pm. 

The 4th annual Blue House Market returns to Altona's Gallery in the Park this Saturday (Sept 13th), aptly named for the blue exterior of the Schwartz House which permanently sits in the gallery and houses the market vendors every year. This year's market will see 22 local vendors come and showcase their handmade wares!

Thursday's rainfall was expected but also somewhat unexpected in some regards. That from CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner.