Jayme Giesbrecht

Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt recently rolled up to the studio in what looked like a classic police cruiser—but the story behind the car reveals a personal passion project years in the making.

The annual Plum Fest in Plum Coulee is preparing to welcome crowds once again this summer, and organizers are calling on volunteers to help make the festival possible.

The festival, which draws hundreds to Plum Coulee each year, is entirely volunteer run. “Everybody comes together, gives a little bit of time, and makes the festival happen for the weekend,” says Erica Dyck, who currently serves as the festival committee chair. 

It’s Canada Day long weekend—and we’re turning up the volume on the fun AND the prizes, with the Morden Home Hardware Rockin' Summer WINNING WEEKEND!

From Saturday June 28th through Tuesday, July 1st, we’re celebrating with a Canada Day Weekend Blitz—and that means you can enter as many times as you want for your shot at an incredible prize:

A 50” Samsung Crystal UHD TV, courtesy of My AutoGlass
PLUS—a Golden Ticket to the Rockin’ Summer Grand Finale at Morden Home Hardware!

Drumsticks were flying and spirits were high as 36 students of local drum instructor Mike Hiebert took the stage at the annual Groovehound Studio drum recital, held at Bethel Heritage Park in Winkler. With more than 40 students in his studio, Hiebert says the evening is a celebration of energy, creativity, and musical growth—not formalities.

Winkler’s Aidan Harder is preparing to face off with a bull—and a crowd—this weekend at the Miami Fair & Rodeo, as part of the Heartland Rodeo Association circuit. While relatively new to the sport, Harder has already built a strong foundation and a clear goal: earning his first championship belt buckle.

Visitors to Sawatzky’s Furniture & Appliances in Winkler are in for a big surprise. Owner Layal Jadhav shares that it’s a complete reimagining of the appliance department.

“Brand new, exciting, beautifully curated kitchens”

“We've transformed our entire appliance department. We've done brand new kitchens, we've added new product to the floor, we've expanded,” Jadhav says. “So absolutely brand new, exciting, beautifully curated kitchens.”

The beat returns to Winkler's Bethel Heritage Park as Mike Hiebert, local drumming instructor and long-time musician prepares to showcase the talents of 36 young musicians in a British-themed recital on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 PM.

After a successful return last year, the Children’s Camps International (CCI) Ball Tournament is gearing up once again — and organizers are looking to expand. Steve Wiebe, who helps coordinate the event, says they’re hoping to double the number of teams that participated in 2024.

The journey of The Color, a prominent band hailing from Winkler, Manitoba, has been nothing short of inspiring. For years, they’ve captivated audiences not only with their distinctive sound but with their deep-rooted connection to faith, their families, and community. From humble beginnings to securing Juno Awards and chart-topping hits, the band’s evolution reflects their commitment to both their music and their message.

A roadside jab at Winkler's Steve “Bubba” Peters has turned into a catch of the day—nearly $2,000 raised to buy fishing gear for kids.

It all started when a now-infamous sign popped up: “Bubba Sucks at Fishing.” Then came two more. Instead of getting riled up, Peters leaned in.

“I said for every like and share on my Facebook page, I’d donate a dollar to get fishing gear for a local kid,” he said. “Two of my buddies said they’d match.”