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When doing end-of-season landscaping, Manitoba Hydro says there are a few things residents need to remember. 

Media Relations Officer Peter Chura says it is important to check with Manitoba Hydro before you do any digging in your yard. 

With Chapter One of Altona's community gardens' story drawing to a close, the man behind the effort is stepping back for a new generation to take over.

Driven by a desire to have a garden and grow their own food when he and his wife moved from Steinbach to Altona in 2017, Jack Heppner took the reins of the small grassroots effort started by Jim Perry-Hill in 2015 and came on as manager of the gardens.

The Miller Aces captured the Provincial A-AA-AAA High School Varsity Girls Cross Country championship banner. Aces cross county coach Rob Smith will join Clayton Dreger on Sportsbeat which airs Fridays at 5:15 p.m. on CFAM Radio 950.

The Provincial A-AA-AAA High School Soccer championships begin today in Minnedosa. The Zone 4 champion Morden Thunder will meet Dauphin in the girls quarterfinals. The Miller Aces and Garden Valley Zodiacs earned wildcard spots. The Aces will take on Minnedosa/Erickson and the Zodiacs will face Neepawa. The Zone 4 champion Garden Valley Zodiacs will meet R.D. Parker of Thompson in the boys quarterfinals. The Morden Thunder earned a wildcard berth and will take on Dauphin.

Safety is a matter that concerns both sides of the Canadian-American border.  
 
For the first time, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the United States Border Patrol’s Grand Forks Sector held an information session jointly to educate the public on the dangers of crossing the border illegally — especially during the winter months when frigid temperatures and inclement weather can cause a tragic loss of human life.

Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has named 16 farmer members to serve in the 17 available delegate positions on the four crop committees.

Ag Growth International has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer.

Since its peak in 1986, the breast cancer death rate has been nearly cut in half. Today, the 5-year survival rate continues to improve. But there is still work to do! 

Ag Growth International’s (AGI) Canadian farm team has released a pink limited-edition UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness.

***Updated Thursday, October 10th, 2024***

The boil water advisory issued for a portion of the R.M. of Stanley, southeast of Morden, over the weekend has now been rescinded. 

Regular water use may now resume.

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A boil water advisory (BWA) has been issued for a portion of the R.M. of Stanley, southeast of Morden.

Over the last few years, a real emphasis has been put on the importance of making your mental health a priority and removing the stigma around reaching out for help.

Farming is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations, it involves a lot of stress and factors unique to agriculture like the weather and markets both of which can have a major impact and are totally out of farmers' control.

Learning ways to recognize and release stress is key especially when trying to stay focused when working with large farm equipment or unpredictable livestock.

Fall florals in full bloom

With the changing season comes an exciting shift in the floral world, and Madi Schiller, owner of Bloom Floral, has some suggestions on how to embrace a Fall palette, with flowers. “Right now, we have fall mums in beautiful coppery tones, rust reds, and shades ranging from peach to orange to red,” Madi explained. “The cooler is full of lovely fall colors—so satisfying to see."