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Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

This drone image provided by Kairat Kassymbekov shows flooding from Hurricane Milton in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Kairat Kassymbekov via AP)

A former public safety minister says he is very worried the unfolding conversation about some parliamentarians being complicit in foreign interference is becoming a "kangaroo court." 

Marco Mendicino told a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling Thursday it is important to follow due process under the law before jumping to conclusions about the conduct of parliamentarians. 

Two people were arrested and charged with mischief after taking a round of Ding Dong Ditch too far in Winkler.
    
According to the Winkler Police Service, three boys attempted to kick in the door of a home on Paramount Drive, causing damage.
    
Through investigation, police were able to determine the identity of the three, two of whom were arrested and charged with mischief.
    
The third was issued a verbal caution.

Fifty years of giving back... that's what Nettie Berg was recognized for this week after a half century of volunteering at the Morden Community Thrift Store. She was publicly thanked during the organization's donation distribution event on Monday.

"I've been doing it for fifty years, and I do it because I like the fellowship with all the people I work with, and we get along good," she shared. "It's fun. You see all kinds of different stuff coming in all the time. It's surprising."

And what have been some of those unique treasures that have made it to the store?

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says this week's tentative deal reached with thousands health care support staff is good news for patients.
    
Set to strike Tuesday, CUPE and MGEU bargaining teams agreed to the deal at 4:25 that morning.

For two decades now, the name Ed Penner has been synonymous with construction in the Pembina Valley. 

On October 10th, Penner celebrated a new step in the business that he built himself from the ground up — a new facility for Ed Penner Construction (EPC) on Viking Road in Winkler.

Prairie Soundscape's pub choir coming to Morden

Prairie Soundscape Choir is introducing a new and exciting experience to Morden—Pub Choir! Representatives Daniel Klauke and Heidi Friesen shared, "It's a very casual event. Anyone is welcome to come. We'll teach a song in four-part harmony, and by the end, we'll all sing together and create some beautiful music." Taking place on October 18th at Finer Spirits, the event kicks off with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and the singing starting at 7:30 PM.

Four Zone 4 teams will play in the finals at the Provincial A-AA-AAA High School Soccer championships today in Minnedosa. The Garden Valley Zodiacs will meet the Miller Aces in the girls final while the Morden Thunder will face GVC in the boys final. Morden girls will take on Niverville in the third place game.

Mason Leite scored twice as the Morden Thunder defeated the Carman Cougars 3-1. Logan Enns also found the back of the net for the defending Zone 4 High School Hockey League champions. Brody Benner had the lone goal for the Cougars.

Pembina Valley residents Lindsay Stoesz and Lorna Epp visited the studio to discuss a beloved Mennonite dish: Schmauntfat. The conversation stemmed from a social media post asking if adding flour to Schmauntfat is "cheating" for traditional Mennonite cooks. The debate sparked strong opinions, leading to lively banter about what makes the perfect version of this dish.

Welcome to another Made in Manitoba, and tonight... just like your Thanksgiving dinner plate this weekend... we're giving you a second helping of the best music made by Manitobans. We're featuring, for the first time, the Juno-award winning string quartet The Fretless which just released their sixth album "Glasswing". Similar to their previous work, it showcases masterful fiddle and folk melodies combined with genre-bending sounds.