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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.

Poilievre unveiled his party's plan for veterans during a press conference in Nepean, the suburban Ottawa community that contains the neighbouring ridings where he and Carney are running. 

Carney did not have any public events scheduled. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's itinerary shows he will hold an evening event in Timmins, Ont.

For life to exist, there are a few necessities. It’s common knowledge that one of these is a wealth of plant life.  

While soil, water, and sun are generally considered the most important components for sustaining plants, reproduction is also an essential piece that ensures their longevity. 

This is where pollinators and the gardens that host them step in. They both allow life to continue as it is.

Hilda Gerbrandt has been making Easter treats with her family for years—sharing simple steps, meaningful stories, and of course, plenty of sugar. Whether you’re gathering around the kitchen island with your grandkids or looking for an easy, no-bake option to bring to your church potluck, Hilda’s “Easter Nests” and “Resurrection Rolls” are both fun to make and full of Easter symbolism.

The Winkler Pickleball Club has come a long way since its early days — and as founder John Klassen steps away, a new chapter is underway.

A founding figure steps down

“John has been a huge part of this club from the beginning,” says incoming board chair Darren Crane. “He helped lay the foundation and guide it to where it is today.”

A conversation over coffee led to this weekend's guests joining us for Made in Manitoba.

The Altona Bergthaler Quartet will be featured, with music from their album "Wonderful Words of Life" which was released  almost thirty years ago. At the time of the recording, the group was made up of original member from 1950, the late Bernie Braun, as well as George Wiebe, Art Froese and Edgar Loeppky. After that coffee conversation last week, a cassette was dropped off for us to share, and George says they were quite surprised by all of this.

Funeral for: Anna Peters nee Penner 
Funeral Date: April 15, 2025 
Anna Peters nee Penner, 94, of Morden formerly of Osterwick, passed away Thursday April 10th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Peters. 
The funeral service for Anna Peters nee Penner will be held Tuesday, April 15th at 2pm at Maranatha Christian Fellowship Church Winkler with burial at Chapel Cemetery Morden.  
Viewing will be held at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden Monday, April 14th from 1 to 8pm. 

Manitoba Pork celebrated its 60th anniversary during its annual meeting and industry banquet Thursday in Winnipeg. Producers, processors and various stakeholders gathered at the Fairmont for the day full of meetings which was capped by an evening gala. There are currently 188 registered producers in the province, representing 608 farms and 22,000 full-time equivalent jobs. 

Janine Gibson stands as the Green Party’s candidate for Portage-Lisgar in the 45th federal election. In a recent Q&A session, Gibson discussed tariffs, agriculture, affordable housing, and more - underscoring the Green Party’s commitment to sustainable progress and responsible policy.

Tariffs and negotiation

Q: With tariffs now officially instated, there’s been much discussion about Canada’s approach. Do you believe that more retaliatory tariffs are the answer, or should Canada focus on negotiations with the U.S.?

A quiet Friday morning turned tense for Pure Anada Cosmetics when a fire broke out in their downtown Morden lab. But thanks to quick action and the proximity of first responders, what could have been a devastating event was swiftly contained.

Candace Grenier, owner and founder of Pure Anada, recalled the experience with honesty and grace.

“It started with something simple—melting cocoa butter,” she shared. But like any oil, it can quickly turn dangerous if left unattended even briefly.

Although it seems that the Great White North may be out of the crosshairs for the moment as the Trump administration expands its tariff talks from Canada and Mexico to a large portion of the rest of the world, the past few months have been marked by high tensions, high anxiety, and plenty of uncertainty.