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The Conservative Party is calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Workers program; in its place, they are calling for a single program for the agriculture sector.

Leader Pierre Poilievre quoting the latest employment stats from July, points out we now have 14.6  per cent unemployment rate and 1.6 million Canadians unemployed.

He says the principle behind ending the program is very simple. "Canadian jobs for Canadian Workers"

A 13-year-old is being heralded for her courage and live-saving actions during kitchen fire at an apartment complex in Morden last week. 

Morden Fire and Rescue Chief, Andy Thiessen, says the teen took quick action and pulled the building’s fire alarm to alert neighbours, grabbed a fire extinguisher from the common hallway, safely evacuated her younger siblings, called out for her mom, who was in the shower, and attempted to extinguish the fire - all before fire fighters arrived.

When a festival features honey, garlic, and maple syrup all in one place, you know it is going to be unforgettable. The Honey Garlic Maple Syrup Festival is back in Manitou on Saturday, September 6th, and volunteer organizer Juanita "Wally" Cobb promises a full day of food, fun, and community spirit.

RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.

RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."

It looks like India is thinking about implementing an import duty on yellow peas. 

India Pulses and Grains Association is concerned that an increase in yellow pea production in Canada and Russia could result in more imports.

They say ongoing imports have brought down prices, which could discourage Indian farmers from expanding their own pulse production.

The IPGA says in order to raise the price of yellow peas in the domestic market, they are calling on the Indian government to impose a 30 to 40 per cent import duty.

A new school year is officially underway, and Sergeant Darcy Thiessen with Pembina Valley RCMP is taking the opportunity to remind us all to share the road safely.

With school buses, students walking and biking to school and parents doing morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups, there are a few things we need to keep in mind.

When encountering a stopped a school bus with its lights flashing and stop sign out, Sgt. Thiessen says motorists in both directions need to stop until the children are clear, the lights are off, and the stop sign is back in. 

The feeling of hockey is in the air, and for Morden Thunder coach Kyle Nixon, the excitement for the upcoming season is building, and it can't come soon enough.

What a difference a year makes

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program, arguing it has caused an employment crisis among young Canadians.

"The Liberals have to answer why is it that they're shutting our own youth out of jobs and replacing them with low-wage, temporary foreign workers from poor countries who are ultimately being exploited," Poilievre told a news conference Wednesday morning in Mississauga, Ont.

"We want Canadian workers to have Canadian jobs. We want to bring back high wages."

Pembina Valley Bible Camp (PVBC) has closed its summer season after weeks that Assistant Director James Shiels describes as both busy and deeply meaningful. “We had an amazing summer… we had full camps. We had great staff,” he said.

A quiet theme emerged as returning campers were paired again with the same leaders. “We had some campers who were going on their second or third summer in a row with the same cabin leader and just seeing those relationships built and the impact that that made… I mean, it’s all about relationships.”

Each year, 30 students from across the province are selected to form Manitoba’s Student Advisory Council.  

According to its website, the purpose of the council, which consists of individuals who represent “diverse interests, identities, [and] backgrounds,” is to hear the perspectives of young people in the province who are directly impacted by decisions concerning education.