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RM of Stanley Reeve Ike Friesen, along with other Stanley representatives, recently returned from a trip to Ottawa, where they joined municipal leaders from across the country at the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference. The event, held at the federal level, gives municipal officials a chance to lobby the federal government, connect with each other, and talk through shared challenges. 

His name is Steve Peters, but to those who know him personally, he is affectionately known as “Bubba.” 

This is also the name that has been appearing on signs around Morden and Winkler. 

The mysterious signs materialize now and again — always worded differently — but what remains consistent is that they poke a little fun at Peters for a particular reason: his fishing ability.  

Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.

Critics and advocacy groups are calling the wide-ranging border security legislation a threat to civil liberties in the immigration and asylum system.

One proposed change in the legislation would prevent people from making asylum claims if they've been in Canada for more than a year.

The Pilot Mound Pilots are off to a great start to their season in the Border Baseball League and player Clint Maxwell believes the best is still to come. 

"We're definitely happy with how things have started off for us," Maxwell says after his team has come out of the gate with a 4-1 record. "We're hoping we can keep it up for the rest of the year. So far, things have been rolling, we've been hitting the ball wall, pitching well, playing defense well and running the bases. All that stuff adds up to wins."

The Pembina Threshermen’s Museum is bringing the past to life once again this weekend with Heritage Days, set for Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. The two-day event promises immersive historical experiences, interactive activities for kids, and a powerful celebration of the region’s agricultural and cultural heritage.

The government's reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons Wednesday. 

It was adopted "on division," meaning no recorded vote was held. It does not need a vote in the Senate.

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon said on social media that the adoption of the speech sets the stage for a "strong and focused agenda."

"We have a clear mandate to deliver on priorities for Canadians and build a strong Canada — and we're going to do just that," MacKinnon said. 

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old.

MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons tonight at the request of government whip Mark Gerretsen.

Garneau was a pioneer in Canada's space program.

He later entered politics, serving as a Liberal member of Parliament for a Montreal-area riding between 2008 and 2023. 

He held many cabinet positions in Justin Trudeau's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Transport.

The emergency department at Boundary Trails Health Centre (BTHC) has been noted as the latest measles exposure site in the area.
    
Public health says anyone there on May 22nd from 6 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. is asked to monitor for symptoms until June 13th.

If your summer plans need a boost of fun, Meadows Amusements in Winkler has you covered. This local favourite offers everything you need for an action-packed day right here in the Pembina Valley — and now you’ve got a chance to experience it for less through the Best Western Hotels & Resorts See More Canada Online Auction, presented by Travel Manitoba.

Emily Bennett calls the timing “almost comedic.” 

“The day I went to the Emergency Room was the day I did my dorm shopping, and the day I got my second ... round of chemotherapy was the day I was supposed to move in.”