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A group of track athletes and their coach went to Edmonton for a special event, and all involved came away proud of the efforts, as well as a greater understanding of what it will take to find that next level.

"It was good, it was good, it was a long, long trip," coach Al Wirth says with a chuckle. "15 hours on a bus, so it was a long trip. But, the kids worked hard and competed well. We didn't get any medals, which is unfortunate, but we did get some top eight finishes, which is nice."

The Winkler Family Resource Centre is looking for people with a heart for families to join its board, and new executive director Monica Dueck says it’s one of the most rewarding ways to give back to the community. 

 When most people think of pharmacists, they likely imagine someone counting pills or handing over a prescription.  

But pharmacists like Sig Pfahl of Pfahl’s Drugs in Winkler want people to know there's much more they can offer, and that oftentimes, they’re the first stop for trusted advice. 

“We do a lot of work with people when they need it,” said Pfahl. “You know, we don't push everyone through the mills.” 

So far, an area of showers and thunderstorms moving along the International border on Sunday, has not impacted the Manitoba Sunflower Festival in Altona.

According to Environment Canada, the showers are expected to potentially last into Sunday afternoon, with yet another warm and humid day in store. Daytime highs are expected to land around 27 degrees, but with it feeling like the mid 30s with the humidity factored in.

The World Junior Hockey Championships are set to take place in Minnesota this coming December, and as they approach, some special events are being planned, as well as opportunities for fans to already invest in their home country team in person.

Minnesota prepares to welcome fans and future stars for 50th anniversary of World Juniors

The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new "united Team Canada" approach at the Council of the Federation will lead to harmonization of nurses' licences across the country.

The association was among a number of health-care advocacy groups at the recent annual meeting of Canada's premiers.

While health care tends to take centre stage when the premiers meet, this year's gathering with Prime Minister Mark Carney was dominated by discussion of U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war.

Most Canadians believe the country is making good progress on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a new poll from Leger suggests.

"The extent to which people feel progress on reconciliation is being made or not has an important bearing on how they feel about the country," said Jack Jedwab, president and CEO of the Association for Canadian Studies, which commissioned the poll.

The survey of 1,580 respondents was conducted between June 20 and 22. A margin of error cannot be associated to the survey because online polls are not considered to be truly random samples.

For countless summers, the South Central Regional Library has organized a summer reading club aimed at kids aged 5-13 to great success. However, last year was the first year the library ran a summer reading program specifically for teenagers— Teen Reads. Along with the Bookland Explorers program, which is intended for kids under the age of 13, the summer is far from boring at any branch of the South Central Regional Library. 

In the early 1950s, Elizabeth was a green teacher from Springstein who had taken up a position at the school in Gnadenthal, Manitoba. 

One day, a young man (who certainly wasn’t a student) strolled into her classroom, took a seat at one of her desks, and casually sparked a connection that would last through the eras. 

According to Elizabeth, the man started with a simple introduction.  

Lacey Toews has been crowned 2025 Manitoba Sunflower Festival Queen. She was selected by a panel of three judges, with the announcement coming at the conclusion of the Saturday night stage show in Altona Centennial Park.

"It feels insane," said Toews moments after hearing her named called in front of a very large crowd in attendance last night. "I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm so happy now."

When her name was called, her surprise and excitement were very evident.