PembinaValley

Get your running shoes and your sweet tooth ready. The 2025 John Wichers Manitoba Runners Association (MRA) Family Ice Cream Run Series is making its Morden debut on Wednesday, August 6 at 7:00 pm. in Morden Park. This fun-focused event brings families and community members together for a casual walk or run with ice cream waiting at the finish line.

Funeral For: Deanna Sawatzky 
Funeral Date: August 7, 2025 
Deanna Sawatzky, 83, of Niverville passed away thursday, July 31st at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. 
She was survived by her husband George, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 2 brothers and their families. She was predeceased by 1 sister and 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Deanna Sawatzky will be held August 7th, 2pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Steinbach with burial at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, HWY 12. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 

Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.

The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also added part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The union had urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

A local gardening expert says the smoky conditions over the last couple of months are having an impact on vegetation in Southern Manitoba.

Even though the wildfires might be hundreds of kilometres away, Carla Hrycyna of the Lawn & Garden Journal says the smoke that is wafting into our region is being felt by our plants, both positively and negatively. 

Hrycyna explains that the wildfires are releasing carbon dioxide into the air, which is a positive thing for our plants. 

The Manitoba Historical Society has a new APP to help folks find hidden treasures they might not otherwise be aware of, that being historical sites that include heritage homes, old train stations, grain elevators and municipal buildings.

With 2025 marking its 60th anniversary, South Central Regional Library (SCRL) is celebrating a banner year so far.  

Gail Hildebrand, Administrator for the Morden branch, says that they are celebrating their successful spring Book Sale fundraiser, and a summer reading surge that's keeping them busy. 

It's August Long Weekend, which is often seen as the halfway point of summer. Families across the Pembina Valley are making the most of the season.

For many, summer fun also means heading to the water at Minnewasta Lake. Five-year-old Janelle Wiebe says her favourite place is the lake. “I like to swim,” she said, grinning. “But my favourite part about the water is the floating mat. That’s the best part.” 

The move is part of the Canola Council of Canada's new strategic framework, 'Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025-2030.'

The news came in a press release announcing the new framework. Chris Davison, president & CEO, says the framework is focused on priorities identified by the Canadian canola industry and is aligned to help the industry seize emerging opportunities while navigating changing industry and trade dynamics.

Funeral For: Otto Braun 
Funeral Date: Private 
Otto Braun, 92, of Altona passed away Saturday, July 26th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Esther.  
A private memorial service will be held. 
Donations may be made to Build a Village, Altona. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona. 

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be shared shortly after.

The offer includes wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also adds part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.