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The Menzies Medical Centre Community Board is inviting the Morden community to a free BBQ lunch this Friday, June 13th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Suncatch in Morden. While the food is free, donations are encouraged — all proceeds will go directly toward supporting the ongoing needs of the Menzies Medical Centre and enhancing local healthcare access.

The journey of The Color, a prominent band hailing from Winkler, Manitoba, has been nothing short of inspiring. For years, they’ve captivated audiences not only with their distinctive sound but with their deep-rooted connection to faith, their families, and community. From humble beginnings to securing Juno Awards and chart-topping hits, the band’s evolution reflects their commitment to both their music and their message.

Despite the damp weather on Sunday, June 8th, spirits were bright at Morden Park as the Pembina Valley Kidney Walk brought together a crowd of passionate supporters to raise awareness and funds for kidney disease.

Organized by the Kidney Foundation of Canada – Manitoba Branch, the annual event drew many community members, patients, families, and supporters determined to make a difference for the 1 in 10 Canadians living with kidney disease.

Funeral For:  Mary Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Mary Loeppky, 82, of Oliver, BC formerly of Rosenort, Carman and Calgary, passed away Friday, May 30th at McKinney Place, Oliver. She is survived by her husband Richard, 3 daughters, 1 son, 8 grandchildren, 7 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Margaret Kornelsen.  
The celebration of life for Mary Loeppky will be held Saturday, June 14th at 1pm at Oliver Alliance Church in Oliver, BC with burial at Oliver Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert, 83, of Steinbach formerly of Roseau River, passed away Sunday, June 8th at Ste. Anne Hospital. She is survived by 6 daughters, 4 sons, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband William, 1 sister, and 3 brothers.  
The funeral service for Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11am at Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 

About 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., will be allowed to return home on Thursday after the lifting of a wildfire evacuation order, the director of the local emergency operation centre said Tuesday.

Lyle Hannan said residents of La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band can start going home on Thursday at 8 a.m.

Those deemed to work in essential services will be allowed to return sooner, he said.

Hannan said rain in the last few days helped crews contain the wildfire near the community.

Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.

In a new report, Jerry DeMarco concluded the National Adaptation Strategy was not effectively designed, did not prioritize Canada’s climate change risks and only established one of its three components since its release in 2023.

The Manitoba government is expected to use more "revenue levers," similar to its recent income and property tax changes, as part of its plan to reduce the deficit, a credit-rating agency report says.

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the Manitoba government's existing short-term and long-term credit ratings and says the outlook for the province is stable, based in part on expected revenue changes and spending control.

Grad season is here, and Mayor Scott Crick is sharing a message with those wrapping up their high school career at Morris School.

"The graduating class of 2025 will be graduating shortly, and on behalf of myself, Council, town staff and the entire town, congratulations to the graduates," he shared during In the Mayor's Chair. "I realize graduating from high school is an accomplishment, but this is the start of the rest of your lives, and we wish you nothing but the best and a very bright future."

What you see and read online isn't always true. That's the message once again from the Altona Police Service as officers dealt with yet another scam report.