Jayme Giesbrecht

Explore Morden Winkler's pizza week returns: November 4th to 9th

Pizza lovers, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Pizza Week is returning to the Pembina Valley from November 4th to the 9th, courtesy of Explore Morden Winkler and KB Marketing. Karina Bueckert, from KB Marketing, shared the exciting details during a recent in-studio chat.

Pizza week's comeback

Lindsay Rae, owner of A Country Princess, has become a familiar face in the Pembina Valley. Her business, known for bringing beloved characters to life at children’s parties and events, has made a big impact on local families.

"Country Princess is a very special company," said Lindsay. "We bring beloved characters to parties and events for kids, and we love the surprise. We often have kids that have no idea we're coming to their birthday party, and we walk in with our music and make it a big show."

In August 2024, the Wyatt Kash Fehr Memorial Fund was established through the Winkler Community Foundation to support the creation of an outdoor classroom in Wyatt's honour. This classroom, now in the planning stages, will be located at J.R. Walkof School, where Wyatt attended kindergarten. Designed to keep Wyatt’s memory alive, the project aims to benefit the school and the wider community of Winkler & District for years to come. The fund will also continue to support other community projects in his memory.

Wyatt’s legacy at J.R .Walkof school

The Morden Adult Education Center is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 17th, offering community members a chance to explore educational opportunities tailored for adults. The event will take place from 6 to 8 PM at the center, which is located in Morden, at 200-30 Stephen Street where the old hospital and clinic used to stand.

Helping adults earn mature diplomas and upgrade skills

The Rocking W. Ranch, situated in the Pembina Valley, has officially been recognized as a Century Farm, marking over 100 years of family ownership and operation. Established in 1918, the land has witnessed generations of the Wiebe family through changing times and evolving farming practices.

The Pembina Hills Arts Council is introducing a spooky new addition to its programming with the launch of a Halloween-themed event—the Haunted Gallery Tour. The gallery’s director, Jennifer Smirl, shared the excitement behind the council's inaugural event, which promises to offer a unique and eerie experience for visitors.

Link Neufeld talks blues, harmonicas, and upcoming concert

Local harmonica sensation Link Neufeld, of the band Link & the Moustaches, stopped by for an exciting morning of music and conversation. Known for his dynamic harmonica skills, Link discussed his musical journey, the upcoming concert, and even treated listeners to a live in-studio performance.

Chef Kevin Funk joined us for a lighthearted battle of pies, comparing his family's beloved pumpkin pie recipe to a store-bought version. With Thanksgiving weekend at hand, we wanted to see if home-baked love could beat mass production.

Funk's pie, featuring chiffon filling and crust recipes passed down from both his grandmothers, brought nostalgia and elegance to the table. "My grandma Thiessen did the crust, and my grandma Funk had the chiffon interior," he revealed, adding that his mom now makes the pie.

Prairie Soundscape's pub choir coming to Morden

Prairie Soundscape Choir is introducing a new and exciting experience to Morden—Pub Choir! Representatives Daniel Klauke and Heidi Friesen shared, "It's a very casual event. Anyone is welcome to come. We'll teach a song in four-part harmony, and by the end, we'll all sing together and create some beautiful music." Taking place on October 18th at Finer Spirits, the event kicks off with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and the singing starting at 7:30 PM.

Pembina Valley residents Lindsay Stoesz and Lorna Epp visited the studio to discuss a beloved Mennonite dish: Schmauntfat. The conversation stemmed from a social media post asking if adding flour to Schmauntfat is "cheating" for traditional Mennonite cooks. The debate sparked strong opinions, leading to lively banter about what makes the perfect version of this dish.