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Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

If you've ever dreamed of locking your family or coworkers in a room for an hour of high-stakes, puzzle-solving fun—Elevaro Escape Rooms in Winkler might be the perfect adventure. And starting Wednesday, June 4th, you’ll have the chance to bid on a full Elevaro experience as part of the See More Canada Auction, featuring amazing items and experiences from across the country.

The Winkler Senior Centre held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week, with members and volunteers gathering to reflect on the past year and discuss the road ahead.  

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.

You can call in to ask host Carla Hrycyna all of your gardening questions live every Saturday morning starting at 9:15am: 1-800-374-3315

Funeral For:  Marina Friesen 
Funeral Date: June 5, 2025 
Marina Friesen, 60, of Winkler formerly of Morden, passed away Saturday, May 31st at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother. She was predeceased by her parents Peter H. and Esther Friesen. 
The funeral service for Marina Friesen will be held Thursday, June 5th at 11am at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with burial at Lakeside Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 

It's been ten years since Dr. John Neufeld joined Back to the Bible Canada as the organization’s Bible teacher. This coming Saturday night, in celebration of the anniversary, the ministry will be hosting a special celebratory event at Winkler EMMC.

Neufeld says he now "sees God" in the opportunity to join the group ten years ago, but at the time it felt accidental. When the call came, he was teaching at a Bible college in Germany while taking a break after 35 years of pastoral ministry.

We are being encouraged to practice safe driving habits at all times.
    
The message comes after Altona police officers responded to two incidents on Saturday where they say drivers failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. In fact, both incidents happened at the same location, at the intersection of 2nd St. NE and Centre Ave. East, right in front of the police station. Exacerbating things even further, police say the second incident happened about two minutes after officers cleared the intersection of the first.