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Welcome back to another Made in Manitoba, as we have a return visit of an artist to our program, Ila Barker. The Winnipeg-based Anishinaabe singer, songwriter and musician has released her debut full-length album “Fool Under Water”.

She describes it is a tough-but-tender testament to the possibility of survival, and a promise the tide will turn and things will get better.

While farmers are out in the field harvesting this year's wheat crop, research scientists and breeders involved in the Canadian National Wheat Cluster are working on improving the crops' long-term sustainability in the cropping rotation.

Funding for the work being done by the Wheat Cluster comes through the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC).

The CWRC is a collaboration of the three producer wheat commissions across Western Canada, the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and Manitoba Crop Alliance.

The railways have been working to ramp back up following last week's rail shutdown.

CN's Assistant Vice President of Grain, David Przednowek says the process takes some time noting the key to an efficient ramp up or recovery is a very measured and planned ramp down.

He says that involved implementing embargoes so that products (especially toxic, hazardous or dangerous goods) wouldn't be left in transport on the rail line.

Przednowek says it's important to review how everything played out to fully understand the process involved in gearing back up. 

Get ready for a long weekend filled with great music on The Canadian Country Showcase! This weekend, we'll be featuring Cold Creek County, who are back after a break with their new single, "Life Goes On." Jordan, Doug, and Brandon from the band will join Courtney Fielder to discuss their latest work. Plus, American recording artist Lainey Wilson will stop by to talk about her title track "Whirlwind" from her new album, released on August 23rd.

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Funeral For:  Peter Heide 
Funeral Date: August 31, 2024 
Peter Heide, 95, of Winnipeg passed away Tuesday, August 27th at Winnipeg. He is survived by 2 daughters and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Susanne and 1 son. 
The funeral service for Peter Heide will be held Saturday, August 31st at 1pm at Green Acres Funeral Home, 1 Green Acres Lane off Navin Road, with burial at Green Acres Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Green Acres Funeral Home Friday, August 30th at 7:30pm and prior to the funeral service. 

Funeral For:  Dan Demchenko 
Funeral Date: Private 
Dan Demchenko, 92, of Steinbach passed away Wednesday, August 28th at Resthaven Care Home. He is survived by 3 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Pat.  
Cremation has taken place. 
A private family service for Dan Demchenko will be held.  
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 

Funeral For:  Randy Schultz 
Funeral Date: September 3, 2024 
Randy Schultz, 58, of Steinbach passed away Sunday, August 25th near Vita. He is survived by his wife Carlanna, 1 daughter, 2 sons, his parents Elmer and Edna Schultz, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and their families.  
A memorial service for Randy Schultz will be held Tuesday, September 3rd at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family ash interment. 
Donations may be made to El’Dad Initiatives for Just Communities Incorporated. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel,Steinbach.  

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Winkler Senior Centre hosted its Annual Fundraiser BBQ, an event designed to support the centre's operating expenses and to bring the community together for a night of delicious food and social engagement. Held in the Multipurpose Room, attendees enjoyed a menu of homemade burgers, baked beans, coleslaw, and ice cream, all on a "by donation" basis.

The Altona Bisons and Cartwright Twins will play the fifth and deciding game of the championship series Monday at Waldie Field. Bisons coach Ralph Hamm will join Clayton Dreger on the Border Baseball League Report which airs Fridays at 5:15 p.m. on CFAM Radio 950.

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.