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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., as police announced three people have been charged in the clash.

Visits by Indian officials to the temple in Brampton and another in Surrey, B.C., were met with protests from demonstrators seeking a separate Sikh nation called Khalistan.

Local pizza celebration returns

Explore Morden Winkler’s much-anticipated Pizza Week is back, inviting residents to indulge in a range of unique and delicious pizza creations from November 4-9. Hosted by Explore Morden Winkler, Pizza Week showcases local restaurants, inviting them to present creative and flavorful pizzas for locals and visitors alike.

We welcomed Peter Loewen and Karina Bueckert, representatives from Explore Morden Winkler, on-air to discuss this year’s Pizza Week and why it remains such a cherished local event.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday that right-handed starting pitcher Landen Bourassa has signed with the club for the 2025 American Association season. It will be the Lethbridge, Alberta native’s fifth season with the Goldeyes.
 
Bourassa made 20 starts in 2024, going 8-7 with a pair of complete games. He recorded a 4.01 earned run average in 119 innings.

Saturday night, the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club was the venue for the Genesis House 4th Annual Unmasked Gala. 

Genesis House Executive Director Angela Braun said the theme was Ruby Red to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the organization that provides temporary shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence.  

The intimate event was sold out with 120 guests who were entertained and won prizes.  

A drawn-out incident that started with a hit-and-run Saturday in Altona, ended up with 65-year-old local man getting arrested for impaired driving.

Murray Sinclair, who was born when Indigenous people did not yet have the right to vote, grew up to become one of the most decorated and influential people to work in Indigenous justice and advocacy.

A former judge and senator, one of Sinclair's biggest roles was chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools. 

He died Monday morning in a Winnipeg hospital, said his son Niigaan Sinclair. He was 73.

Sinclair was a father of five and a grandfather.

The Pembina Valley Hawks picked up three of a possible four points this past weekend. Head coach Jeff Andrews will join Clayton Dreger on the Hawks Report which airs Mondays at 5:15 p.m. on CFAM Radio 950.

Funeral For:  John David Dyck 
Funeral Date: May 2025 
John David Dyck, 71, of Roberts, Wisconsin formerly of Morden, passed away Friday, November 1st at Roberts, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife Bev, 2 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, his mother-in-law Anne Heinrichs, several in-laws and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Jake and Margaret Dyck, father-in-law Arthur Heinrichs, 1 brother and 1 brother-in-law. 
The celebration of life for John David Dyck will be held in May, 2025 in Stillwater, Minnesota. 

Funeral For: Howard Brown 
Funeral Date: November 7, 2024 
Howard Brown, 62, of Lowe Farm passed away Thursday, October 31st at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Beverly, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, 1 sister, 5 brothers, mother-in-law Elma Eidse, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Howard Brown will be held Thursday, November 7th at 2pm at Morris Multiplex with private burial of the urn at Lowe Farm Cemetery at a later date. 

Funeral For:  Mary Siemens nee Letkeman 
Funeral Date: November 6, 2024 
Mary Siemens nee Letkeman, 98, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Monday, October 28th at Eastview Place. She is survived by 1 daughter, 5 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry J. Siemens. 
The celebration of life for Mary Siemens nee Letkeman will be held Wednesday, November 6th at 2pm at Altona EMMC with private family burial prior to the service at Hochstadt Cemetery.