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Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.

Local fire fighters have suited up and headed up north to help in the wildfire fight near Flin Flon.

From the Pembina Triangle Mutual Aid District are - 3 members and a tanker truck from Morden, 2 members from Plum Coulee and 1 from St. Jean.

Road construction season is here, and Altona residents will notice a couple of high profile projects are underway.

"Road construction seems to be happening in every community, and so we're not alone in that," offered Mayor Harv Schroeder with a smile while in studio for In the Mayor's Chair. "Road construction season is here, and several projects are underway, including 14th Ave, the diamond grinding, and concrete work downtown near the post office."

Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.

In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.

The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.

Golfing star and Winkler's own Eric Klassen has had a great year on the course and he's looking to continue his hard work off of it as he works to become the Winkler golf pro.

The active transportation pathway between Morden and Winkler is gaining momentum, along with a major financial boost thanks to a collaboration between the Morden Area and the Winkler Community Foundations. 

Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days.

More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that there would be challenging days ahead due to a lack of rain in the forecast.

Additional Winkler Road closures announced as Main Street work continues 

A section of Main Street in Winkler was temporarily closed through the end of May as the city undertook curb and swale upgrades ahead of a provincial overlay project scheduled for later this summer. 

In a stunning and heartwarming display of teamwork, determination, and community spirit, the Border Valley/Blumenfeld Falcons boys basketball team have captured the Tier 2 Zone 4 championship banner — proving that size doesn’t matter when heart leads the way.

A team from two tiny schools

The Falcons represent a unique partnership between Border Valley and Blumenfeld schools. On their own, neither school has the numbers to field a full basketball team, but together they form a squad of just 160 students — total.

Farmers are winding down their seeding operations in Manitoba

Cereal Specialist Anne Kirk put together this week's crop report and says provincially 95 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.