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Winkler Police Service is hoping someone recognizes this individual.

"This individual is a person of interest, and may be able to provide police with information regarding a theft at Shopper’s Drug Mart on October 7, 2024," sated a social media post by the department Saturday night.

The images are being released for identification purposes only. The subject may, or may not, be responsible for the aforementioned crime.

If you are able to identify this person, please contact Winkler Police at 204-325-0829.

Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the spines of members of the South Asian diaspora in Canada for years, says a city councillor in Richmond, B.C.

Kash Heed said the Bishnoi gang, led by Lawrence Bishnoi, gained notoriety and instilled fear among Indian Canadians well before the RCMP accused the syndicate this week of orchestrating violent crimes on Canadian soil.

There was no clear winner in Saturday's British Columbia election, but the leader of the B.C. Conservatives says the province's political landscape has "changed forever," after his party pushed the incumbent New Democrats to the brink.

Neither party won enough seats to claim a majority, and vote counting was set to continue Sunday, with Premier David Eby's NDP in striking range of a minority government if he gets the co-operation of the Greens, who won two seats.

Potential recounts mean it could be next week before the winner is decided.

Cooler weather is pushing people toward finishing up yard work and cleaning up gardens.  
 
Carla Hrycyna, from St. Mary’s Nursery and host of the Lawn and Garden Journal, recently fielded a question about proper storage for seed potatoes.  
 
She suggests keeping them cool, perhaps in a refrigerator.  
 

Kurling for Kids is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families at children’s hospitals. They strive to raise funds that allow hospitals to provide leading edge medical treatments, programs and equipment for children, which would otherwise be out of reach with current budgets.

Soon, a small but important symbol will make its annual appearance — the poppy.  

While seeing the flashes of red pinned to the community's lapels always reminds us of those who fought for it, sometimes with long-standing traditions, the details behind the symbolism become hazy. So, why is it a poppy that we wear for remembrance in November?  

The 2024 Baseball Manitoba Awards Banquet was held Saturday night in Brandon. Cody Benson of La Salle, who guided Team Manitoba 17U to a bronze medal at the Canada Cup in Fort McMurray, was named the High Performance Coach of the Year. Red River Valley was selected the Region of the Year.

Who is that smiling face in the Drive-Thru since 1986? That is Tina Nickel, a dedicated Winkler McDonald's employee who has been serving the Pembina Valley for nearly four decades. From her early days as a trainee to her continued dedication in the drive-thru, Nickel's journey is a testament to the power of commitment and a cheerful spirit.

Funeral For:  Jacob Wiebe 
Funeral Date: October 23, 2024 
Jacob Wiebe, 96, of Winkler formerly of Miami, passed away Thursday, October 17th at Salem Home. He is survived by his wife Annie.  
The funeral service for Jacob Wiebe will be held Wednesday, October 23rd at 1pm at Morden Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Reinland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Schanzenfeld.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Tuesday, October 22nd from 1 to 6pm and at the church prior to the service. 

Memorial For: Margaretha Braun nee Hildebrand 
Memorial Date: October 23, 2024 
Margaretha Braun nee Hildebrand, 96, of Winkler formerly of Lowe Farm, passed away Friday, October 18th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, her parents, 1 son, 1 son-in-law, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, stepmother and parents-in-law.