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Alumni from Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) in Gretna are taking the time to remember how their lives were changed after attending the high school that has since been closed. 

MCI offered Christian education for grades 9-12, along with room and board for students who didn't live nearby, since 1889. 

It's been a strong and fun year for the U11 AA Winkler squad, and coach Josh Krahn is happy with what's been and excited for what's to come.

"To be honest, we've just been trying to keep it loose," Krahn says about the days leading up to provincials starting. "We know what the task at hand is, we're focused on winning it all, but at the same time we think that if we keep it loose, we try to have fun, not take anything too seriously, we believe our team can hang with anybody. So, we're just trying to keep it like that."

Few duos are as iconic as summertime and swimming. Maybe campfires and s’mores.  

But as families and friends flock to the water, Dean Klassen and Brooke Animalla with the RCU Aquatic Centre are reminding people that though playing mermaids in the water is fun, it’s important to remember to stay safe out there. 

The reason being, is that it’s National Drowning Prevention Week.  

If you’ve ever been moved by the story of Moses through film, faith, or unforgettable music, The Prince of Egypt likely holds a special place in your heart. From its sweeping soundtrack to its powerful themes of identity and freedom, this timeless story has resonated with generations. Now, it’s coming to life in a whole new way, live on stage at the Manitou Opera House.

Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely bought to the surface at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday.

It said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in good health and spirits after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday morning.

"This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," the company said in a statement.

What is your impression of Salem Home in Winkler?  

For Alana Thiessen, director of community engagement at the personal care home, the reality of Salem is that it’s a lively place inhabited by 145 unique individuals. 

It’s also somewhere open to the public through various events and opportunities.  

The month of July has brought cool, wet weather and smoke from forest fires to the majority of the Prairies.

Rain has been reported in some of the drier areas, but its coming too late for drought stressed crops and forage, with RM's across Manitoba, and Saskatchewan and  Alberta County's now declaring agricultural disaster areas.

Taking a regional look at what's happening:

Manitoba

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food.

The agreement is designed to build stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers.

Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says by working together, we can amplify Indigenous voices, support agricultural entrepreneurs, and promote food production in ways that benefit all Canadians.

The provincial government recently announced two conservation programs: the Private Land Conservation Program and Ecosystems Grant Program 

The government of Alberta is investing $10 million to improve private land conservation, with the launch of two new and improved programs.

The enhanced Private Land Conservation Program and the new Ecosystems Grant Program will enable better protection of natural areas across the province, while allowing landowners to use their land for farming and ranching, the province has said.