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On August 16th, Morden Police responded to an accident in the city that left a vehicle on its roof.

“[It] happened at the intersection of 12th Street and Thornhill Street,” said Inspector Sean Aune of the service.  

“It appears from witness accounts that one of the vehicles proceeded in an unsafe manner right across Thornhill Street, and they collided, and it actually caused that vehicle to land on its roof.” 

The members of Morden-based rock band 'Sumo' may still be in their teens, but this southern Manitoba group already has a setlist that swings from Metallica to the Eagles and everything in between. Fans will get a chance to see them live at the Corn and Apple Festival youth stage in Winkler, where the band promises a mix of grunge, classic rock, and high-energy performances.

The Rural Municipality of Stanley is reminding residents to stay off the new Community Pathway connecting Morden and Winkler, as it remains an active construction zone. 

For safety reasons, the municipality asks that the public refrain from using the trail until it is officially opened. 

The Stanley Trails Association also noted that while the community is excited to use the pathway, patience is needed while construction continues. 

The U13 South Central Cubs capped off an incredible year by bringing home the silver medal from Westerns that were held in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Striking silver

The Morden Christian Programs Committee is inviting the whole community to a weekend of worship, teaching, and music at the Corn & Apple Festival, culminating in a Sunday gathering that intentionally welcomes Morden’s many languages and church traditions.

Dwight Martens is chair of the Morden Christian Programs Committee that has been organizing the Christian programming at the Corn Apple Festival since 1990.

Slo-pitch lovers have a brand-new reason to dust off their gloves and cleats. The first-ever Ladies Slo-Pitch Tournament, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” is set for Saturday, September 13th at the Parkland Diamonds, and committee member and ball player Hailey Wiebe could not be more excited.

“I’m a die hard,” Wiebe said when asked about her passion for the game.

It was a beautiful night for families to come together for the annual Access Credit Union (Access) Movie in the Park night in the Morden Park Bowl. It's been a long-standing tradition in the final days of August for Access staff to host this evening filled with fun activities, entertainment, and community connection.   

No one was physically injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night east of Carman.
    
According to Carman Dufferin Fire Department, a tractor pulling a baler was heading down the side of Highway 3 when a westbound SUV collided with the back end of the baler, causing it to flip onto its side before stopping on the highway.
    
The department stressed on social media that farm equipment being moved along roadways during the night should be outfitted with proper lighting and warning devices.

A series of severe thunderstorms rumbled across the region on Wednesday night, with the severe thunderstorm watch that has since been removed. 

For the latest Petro Canada Winkler Forecast details, click here

The following totals are for Wednesday, August 20th and are courtesy PembinaValleyOnline Rainwatchers and the Manitoba Ag Weather Network: 

25mm = 1 inch 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is meeting in Saskatoon today with Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Cody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, along with representatives from the canola sector. The focus: responding to China’s steep tariffs on Canadian canola products.

Last week, China announced a 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola seed, adding to the 100% tariffs placed in March on canola meal and oil.