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Last year's wild west fundraiser went so well for Killarney's Roots of Early Learning they brought it back by popular demand, only this year it's got that fiesta twist with Mexican food, music and decor.

Executive Director, Susan Nafziger, says they're expecting a fantastic festive night with folks coming dressed for the part.  She adds there might even be prizes for best costumes and other note-worthy accessories.

She says the $50 ticket includes food, fun and play money for the casino.

The summer was really great for the Irvin Goodon Wildlife Museum this year, says Boissevain-Morton Executive Assistant, Melissa Perkins.

"We saw just a ton of visitors and increased traffic which was wonderful!  It kind of felt like we were back to those pre-covid normal summers for tourism travel," she says. "And a big showcase for us this year was the success of the artisan gallery within the museum."

The joint partnership between the Wildlife Museum and the Boissevain Arts Council and the talented local artists brought in 20 different artists.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (Habitat Manitoba) have been presenting the keys to four families throughout Manitoba in Virden, Winkler and Brandon in the month of October.

Media Release - Habitat Manitoba

These homes will provide strength, stability and security for these families. Community partners and volunteers worked tirelessly to make this important moment possible by offering families an opportunity to purchase a safe and decent home through Habitat’s affordable homeownership program and a unique financing partnership.

Alberta Grains regional meetings are scheduled across six regions within Alberta from October 28 to November 15. 

These annual meetings offer Alberta’s 18,000+ barley and wheat farmers a detailed look at the commission's research, advocacy and extension efforts funded by their checkoff dollars.

Memorial For:  Brad Warkentin 
Memorial Date: October 27, 2024 
Brad Warkentin, 55, of Glenlea formerly of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, October 15th. He is survived by his parents Edward and Helen Warkentin. 
A memorial service for Brad Warkentin will be held Sunday, October 27th at 2pm at Winkler Mennonite Church.  

A veteran Ottawa journalist is firing back against what he says are "entirely false" claims by a former Conservative cabinet

Valleyview Co-op had a fantastic Fuel Good Day last month giving over $10,000 to their 4 community projects and organizations in their trading region.

Puzzle enthusiast, Elmer Kehler, recently finished a 40,320-piece puzzle. 

Kehler, from Steinbach, says it took him about 18 months, and estimates he spent around 700-750 hours on the puzzle. 

He says he has been doing puzzles for most of his life. 

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is sharing an experience he had during a recent visit to the Prairie Green Landfill in hopes of offering a new perspective on the search currently underway at the facility, located northwest of Winnipeg, for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, the missing women believed to be buried there.

Accompanied by the women's families, who also brought with them their spiritual supports, one of which was a Christian pastor, Kinew says the moment happened on their way back down the hill.

While the road has had many ups and downs for Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Sergio Castillo, Noah Hallett, and Nick Hallett, they credit their faith to helping them get through the challenging circumstances. 

Castillo originally started the sport after being recruited from the soccer team. He says, "One day the football coach came over to the soccer fields like, 'Hey, we're looking for a football kicker' and, you know, I went to go try out and have been doing this for 16 years."