PembinaValley

Pembina Valley residents are being treated to a spectacular sight in the night sky this weekend. The Hunter's Moon, appearing larger and brighter than usual, is captivating locals while also offering a rare chance to glimpse a once-in-a-lifetime comet (Comet C/2023 A3). Kenton Dyck, a local astronomy enthusiast, provided some insight into this weekends celestial events. 

This weekend, we're diving into new music with special guests! Eric Ethridge joins us to talk about his latest single and album title track, "Family First." Meghan Patrick will share insights on her newly released album Golden Child, and we’ll play "Whether You Love Me or Not" the first track she released a few months back from this new project. Plus, we’re throwing it back to this week in 2020 with a #1 from Hardy and some exciting news he shared this week.

A male is facing a mischief charge, and was also arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act after a Thursday night incident in Winkler.

Police Chief Ryan Hunt says around 10:15 p.m. both officers and Winkler Fire Department responded to the 200 block of 6th Street for a report of a male starting a piece of clothing on fire in the backyard of the property. The fire was quickly extinguished, and police noted a basket of female clothes nearby.  

CPKC had another strong week of grain delivery during Week 10 of the 2024-25 crop year, moving nearly 623,500 tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products October 6th through 12th.

One person has been charged with Mischief after surveillance footage revealed he broke some windows at Sun Valley Co-op's Home Centre in Altona.

According to the Altona Police Service (APS), officers found the suspect at a nearby restaurant, where he was causing a disturbance, shortly after the incident.
    

This wasn't the only mischief complaint reported to Altona police over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Shortly after 8pm Thursday night, Winkler Fire Department responded to an outdoor fire at a property on Cargill Road.

Chief Richard Paetzold says firefighters found a pile of pallets on fire when they arrived. Crews prevented the flames from spreading, and then extinguished the blaze.

There was minimal damage other than to the pallets, and some other materials involved in the fire

Funeral For:  Zelma Fehr 
Funeral Date: October 22, 2024 
Zelma Fehr, 89, of Winkler formerly of Kronsthal, passed away Thursday, October 17th at her residence. She is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry. 
The celebration of life for Zelma Fehr will be held Tuesday, October 22nd at 11am at Winkler Mennonite Church with private burial prior to the service at Kronsthal Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Monday, October 21st from 1 to 6:30pm. 

First Nations chiefs have voted to reject a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal, reached in July with the Canadian government. 

At a special chiefs assembly in Calgary hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, 267 out of 414 chiefs voted against a resolution in support of the deal after a lengthy debate that at points was emotionally charged as they argued either for or against it.

It's the end of an era for local green thumbs.
    
After decades of being the go-to place for gardening needs, the Altona Greenhouse has closed its doors.
    
In a social media post confirming the news in September, the owners thanked all of the loyal customers, staff and fellow businesses over the years, noting they had an amazing time serving the community and surrounding area.

The campaign to kick off the Genesis House Transitional Housing Project took place Wednesday afternoon at the Winkler Arts And Culture building where valued community members gathered to learn about the importance of the project through guest speakers Christina Maes Nino, Executive Director of Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association and Steve Neufeld, Director Of Riverwood House, a transitional house for those with addictions, spoke on the necessity of moving forward on this project to benefit the everyone.