PembinaValley

Looking for something fun to do with the kids before school starts up again? VB’s Entertainment Centre in Winkler is serving up one of the best summer deals in the Pembina Valley, and it’s just for kids.

From now until August 31, the popular local destination is offering its Kids Bowl Free program. That means children 14 and under can enjoy two free games of bowling per day, every Monday through Saturday.

The Nellie McClung Heritage Site in Manitou has officially reopened its doors after an extensive restoration, and its timing couldn’t be more perfect. The house has been meticulously restored to its 1908 glory, a year that marked the beginning of McClung’s success as a bestselling author, and the museum now houses the largest collection of original Nellie McClung artifacts in the country.

The Winkler Harvest Festival is back this August with a full weekend of community celebration, local flavour, and big-name entertainment. Organizers say this year will be one of the most inclusive and exciting events the city has seen.

The free three-day event, running August 8 to 10, offers something for every age and interest. Whether you’re a fan of live music, local vendors, midway rides, or cool indoor activities, there is no shortage of things to experience. Behind the scenes, Karina Bueckert and the team at KB Marketing have been working hard to make it all happen.

You can call in to ask host Carla Hrycyna all of your gardening questions live every Saturday morning starting at 9:15am: 1-800-374-3315

Funeral For: Jessie Krahn nee Dyck 
Funeral Date: August 7, 2025 
Jessie Krahn nee Dyck, 90, of Winkler passed away Saturday, august 2nd at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Abram and 1 daughter. She was predeceased by 1 son. 
The funeral service for Jessie Krahn will be held August 7th, 2pm at Winkler EMMC with burial at Westridge Memorial Gardens. 
Viewing will be August 6th, 1-9pm at Wiebe Funeral Home Winkler and prior to the service at the church. 
Arrangements made by Wiebe Funeral Home Winkler. 

Funeral For: Katie Ginter 
Funeral Date: August 6, 2025 
Katie Ginter, 75, of Winkler passed away Thursday, July 31st at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Edwin Ginter. 
A memorial service for Katie Ginter will be held August 6th, 2pm at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with private family interment prior to the service. 
Viewing will be August 5th, 1-9pm at Wiebe Funeral Home Winkler. 
Donations may be made to Central Station Community Centre. 

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (31-43) opened a four-game series in dominant fashion Monday, posting a 13-4 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries (42-33) at Sioux Falls Stadium.
 
For the first time in four games, the Goldeyes found themselves trailing early after a bases-loaded walk to Mike Hart in the bottom of the first scored Jabari Henry to give the Canaries a 1-0 lead.
 

As the popularity of e-scooters continues to rise, so too does the number of injuries. 

That is according to Diana Craiovan, Program Lead for Hospital Data Advancement and Engagement with Canadian Institute for Health Information. The Institute recently released a report on the leading causes of injury-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits in Canada. Craiovan says the report shows a 32 per cent increase in e-scooter injuries from 2022/23 to 2023/24. 

It was a rare opportunity for some local fire fighters as they recently got to practice on an actual burning house.
    
St. Jean and Morris departments partnered for the live burn in Sewell, allowing newer members to experience how a fire looks inside of a structure, how smoke rolls and how heat can be different on certain levels.

Winkler Orioles star Owen Goertzen has been named the Manitoba Junior Baseball League's MVP.

"It's pretty special," a humble Goertzen says of winning the award. "I didn't think it would happen this year, for sure. But, I feel honoured, and it's pretty special."