PembinaValley

Everyone knows that one way to become legendary on Halloween is to give out full-sized candy bars. What may be less well known, however, is how to give them out in a way that welcomes and includes every child. 

Small changes, big impact  

As the evening of tricks and treats approaches, planning accessible ways to partake in the day’s traditions can ensure that everyone has a safe and fun time.  

The Town of Altona is remedying a vulnerability that was exposed in May 2022 when flood waters threatened to breach its western perimeter.
    

The Winnipeg Jets season-opening win streak came to an end Monday night at Canada Life Centre.

John Tavares scored three times in the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 victory over Winnipeg.

William Nylander, Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly also scored for the Leafs who jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Kyle Connor sparked the Jets comeback with back-to-back second period power play goals.

Tavares' second of night with 2:07 left in the middle frame extended Toronto's lead to 5-3.

While it’s hotly debated how early is too early to take the Christmas decorations out of storage, perhaps everyone can agree on a less controversial holiday timeline: it’s never too early to begin spreading cheer. 

Thrifting in support 

On Wednesday this week (October 30th), Hope Thrift Store in Morden will help kickstart the season of giving with the Morden Christmas Cheer Board.  

A 36 year old male from Morris was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a single vehicle rollover Sunday afternoon.

According to RCMP, members from the Pembina Valley detachment received the report at 4:19 p.m. indicating the MVA on Highway 23 near Myrtle. The male driver was the lone occupant, and was travelling westbound when he oversteered and ended up rolling the vehicle into the ditch.

He was wearing a seatbelt.

Roland Fire Department also responded to the call.

Habitat for Humanity Winkler-Morden celebrated the completion of the new house this past Saturday, officially handing over the keys to Binwa and Ruth. 

The family, along with their three children — Sifa, Esther, and Elisha — are excited to start moving and making the house feel like a home. 

Two men are vying for the position of Leader of the PC Party of Manitoba. 

The Leadership Election Committee has confirmed that Obby Khan and Wally Daudrich have met the requirements to stand in the upcoming Progressive Party of Manitoba leadership race.

The two candidates will participate in a Q and A session hosted by former Radisson MLA James Teitsma on Wednesday of this week, at the Delta Hotel.

Khan and Daudrich will discuss their vision for the party and our province and answer questions from the audience. 

The Pembina Valley Hawks swept a home-and-home with the Kenora Thistles 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.

Only TWO programs left for the 2024 Lawn and Garden Journal season. You can call host Carla Hrycyna live on the program with all of your gardening questions every Saturday morning at: 1-800-374-3315

Ryler Gates made 28 saves in the Pembina Valley Hawks 4-1 victory over the Kenora Thistles. Haiden Friesen, Carson Hiebert, Ryder Wolfe and Casey Magarrell did the goal scoring for the Hawks who completed a weekend home-and-home sweep. Pembina Valley shaded the Thistles 3-2 on Saturday in Kenora. 

The Pembina Valley Hawks dropped a 5-1 decision to the Eastman Selects. Casey O'Brien scored the lone goal for the Hawks with 6:59 remaining in the third period. Pembina Valley netminder Kasia Rakowski made 31 saves.