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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.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

In the aftermath of one of Manitoba’s most destructive wildfire seasons in recent memory, communities across the north are facing devastation—none more so than the people connected to the Teen Challenge locations in Denare Beach and Flin Flon. Al Legore, Regional Director for both sites, is among those now displaced and waiting in uncertainty as flames continue to ravage the region.