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The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.

“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.

“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.

Two men from Fort Alexander have been arrested following a break and enter at a business in Lac Du Bonnet early Thursday morning. 

According to RCMP, officers responded at around 5 a.m. on May 29 to a break and enter in progress on Minnewawa Street. As police arrived, they saw a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) speeding away from the business property. 

Celebration of life For: Edward Derksen 
Celebration of life Date: June 26, 2025 
Edward Derksen, 84, of Calgary formerly of Parksville, BC and Morden, passed away Tuesday, May 27th in Calgary. He is survived by his wife Linda, 3 daughters, 1 son, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 sister and 1 brother. 
The celebration of life for Edward Derksen will be held Thursday, June 26th at 2pm at Westside Community Church, Morden. 
Ash interment for immediate family will be held prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Parkinson Canada. 

Funeral For: Isaac Dueck 
Funeral Date: June 7, 2025 
Isaac Dueck, 65, of Winkler formerly of Gnadenthal passed away Sunday, June 1st at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 6 sisters and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by his parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. 
The funeral service for Isaac Dueck will be held Saturday, June 7th at 11am at Faith Evangelical Bible Church, Winkler with burial at Westridge Memorial Gardens. 

Funeral For:  Martin Klassen 
Funeral Date: June 7, 2025 
Martin Klassen, 64, of the R-M of Stanley passed away Monday, May 26th near his residence. He is survived by 3 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Katherina Klassen. 
A memorial service for Martin Klassen will be held Saturday, June 7th at 11am at Winkler EMMC with burial at Chortitz Old Colony Church Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Friday, June 6th from 1 to 7pm. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler.  

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (10–13) were shut out 5–0 by the Kane County Cougars (10–12) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park, dropping the opening game of the three-game series.
 
Kane County opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a wild pitch by Winnipeg starter Luke Boyd that brought Armond Upshaw home. Despite the run, Boyd (0–2) turned in a quality start in his home debut, allowing just one hit and one earned run over six innings, walking two and striking out five.

Fertilizing your forage stand is a significant investment; protect that investment by ensuring you are utilizing the appropriate source, rate, timing and placement of fertilizer. This is known as the 4R’s of forage fertility.

The following considerations should be incorporated into your fertility plan:

Ideally, soil sample in the spring, at the beginning of the growing season, to assess initial soil fertility. Then use the results to create a fertilizer blend that also takes into consideration the targeted yield.

Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.

Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.

In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.

The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.

Brennan Doig has always been proud to be a Sabre and this year, he was named captain of the Varsity team, leading the squad to many memories on and off the field.