PembinaValley

Made in Manitoba's weekly spotlight continues tonight with a return visit from Aysanabee, who is giving us an early listen to his brand new album that's only coming out June 20th. It's called "Edge of the Earth", and was a different musical journey and creative experience for the two-time Juno award winner.

His first album "Watin" focused on sharing the stories of his late grandfather, his second was "Here and Now" and he describes it as a break-up album.

In its latest update, Manitoba Health has announced four additional measles exposure sites across Southern Manitoba, with two of them in the Pembina Valley:

Father’s Day got an extra dose of community spirit this year thanks to a special giveaway hosted by the Morning Show teams on The Eagle 93.5, Country 88, and CFAM 950. In partnership with MacMor Industries in Winkler, listeners were invited to call or text in and share what makes their dad so awesome—for a chance to win a Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 7-1/4" Circular Saw Kit.

The response? Heartfelt stories, funny memories, and touching tributes poured in from across the Pembina Valley.

Brad and Darcy: More than just father and son

Each year, Morden Fire & Rescue (MFR) makes presentations to grade one students in Western School Division and selects one student to be the Fire Chief of the Day. 

Funeral For:  Wilhelm Bill Rempel 
Funeral Date: June 18, 2025 
Wilhelm Bill Rempel, 96, of Winkler formerly of Rosetown, passed away Wednesday, June 11th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Katharina, 2 daughters, 3 sons, 2 sisters, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 sister, 1 brother, 2 half-sisters, and 1 half-brother. 
The funeral service for Wilhelm Bill Rempel will be held Wednesday, June 18th at 2pm at Blumenort Mennonite Church, Rosetown with burial at Kronsthal Cemetery. 

Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious and severe disease that affects cattle, sheep, swine, and other cloven-hoofed animals making it hard for them to eat and walk, leaving them weak and sick.

The FMD vaccine bank builds on existing protections for the livestock industry and equips producers with another tool to control and eliminate the disease should an outbreak occur.

Budget 2023 committed $57.5 million over five years, with $5.6 million ongoing, to the CFIA to establish the FMD vaccine bank and response plans.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (13-17) were held off the scoreboard Thursday evening, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Chicago Dogs (15-16) at Impact Field in the finale of a three-game series.
 
After scoring 19 runs and hitting nine home runs over the first two games of the set, the Goldeyes were shut out for the second time in four contests.
 

Youth education and community outreach are two very important areas for the Redboine Watershed District, and some Project Manager Jennifer Hunnie is passionate about.

She joined Ripple Effect, presented by the Red River Basin Commission, for a conversation about those two principles, highlighting a couple of examples highlighting the Watershed in action on them.

Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after negotiations broke down.

Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government with the goal of securing greater job security and remote work options for its members.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says next week's initial meetings offer its first opportunity to present priorities identified by members, such as better wages, greater job security and stronger provisions for remote work.

The Bridge skatepark in Altona has a fresh new look, thanks to a group of local high school art students.
    
Led by instructor Jill Ferris, the students from W.C. Miller Collegiate came up with some fun, bright artwork to help spruce up the features of the facility.