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Record registrations and possibly even a larger donation than last year, those are the two big highlights from Saturday's Thanks For Giving Run. Numbers were up substantially last year, and according to Organizer Dwight Suderman were up even further for this year's race. The races include a 5k, 10k and half marathon as well as the always popular one mile kids "Turkey Run".

The Member of Parliament for Provencher says the Conservatives have introduced a bill aimed at defending freedom of worship and assembly.

Ted Falk says Bill C-411, or the Anti Arson Act, would create a specific criminal offence for causing damage by fire or explosion to a place of worship. It would also amend the Criminal Code to create an offence for causing a wildfire.

No one wants to think about the catastrophic effect that subzero temperatures can have on those who aren’t properly equipped for the cold.  

Even so, this conversation was at the forefront of an important “humanitarian” information session that took place on October 10th in Pembina, N.D. 

Farmers are working hard pushing against the weather to get this year's crop in the bin.

As a result, they can also be dealing with an overwhelming amount of stress ranging from weather to markets, finances, equipment breakdowns and more, all at the same time.

Learning ways to recognize, release stress and reach out for help is key to avoid feeling overburdened especially when trying to stay focused when working with large farm equipment or unpredictable livestock.

The Morden Chamber of Commerce has completed a big process, and maintained recognition from the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada. It's one of 23 Chambers that achieved accreditation for the 2025-29 timeframe.

The Morden Chamber has been accredited since 2021, and is one of just two in Manitoba to receive accreditation in this latest round. The other being the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.

It’s certainly controversial. Community members may call it noisy, disruptive to fellow motorists, and unsafe at times, but if you think back to your teenage years, you’ve probably done it once or twice, right? 

Cruising — love it or hate it — is a long-standing Winkler tradition.  

Chef Kevin Funk joined us for a lighthearted battle of pies, comparing his family's beloved pumpkin pie recipe to a store-bought version. With Thanksgiving weekend at hand, we wanted to see if home-baked love could beat mass production.

Funk's pie, featuring chiffon filling and crust recipes passed down from both his grandmothers, brought nostalgia and elegance to the table. "My grandma Thiessen did the crust, and my grandma Funk had the chiffon interior," he revealed, adding that his mom now makes the pie.

The Winkler Flyers win streak has reached four games. Kam Thomas scored twice and Liam Ernst made 21 saves as the defending Turnbull Cup champions defeated the Portage Terriers 6-2. Nicholas Mckee, Niklas Gudmundson, Brady Craik and Ethan MacTavish also scored for the Flyers who wrap up their four-game homestand Tuesday night when they face the MJHL's East Division leading Selkirk Steelers.

Bill Vigars, who led the promotion of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in 1980, has died at the age of 78. 

His wife, Sherry MacDonald, confirmed the news in an interview, saying Vigars died of congestive heart failure on Thursday surrounded by loved ones at a hospital in White Rock, B.C. She said he fought a "long, tough battle" that began when he had a heart attack in June. 

Vigars is survived by his wife, two children, a stepson and one grandson. He will be honoured at a private ceremony of life early next year, MacDonald said.