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As September progresses, farmers are preparing for the fall and the Autumn Equinox on September 22. Geoffrey Bennet, from Bennet Farms in Saint Claude, is involved in dairy, beef and grain production.

He says the summer was quite eventful, with so much rain in the spring.

"It's been a decent year overall. Hay crops have been really good, but the grain crops have been touch and go."

Leonard Boschman is the Owner and President of Hometown Square, a former church that he transformed into a new business centre in downtown MacGregor. The 5,500-square-foot property, which had been up for sale for some time, has undergone a remarkable makeover, blending modern office spaces with community-focused amenities.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the NATO military alliance would draw itself into war if it allows Ukraine to use donated weapons to make long-range strikes inside Russia.

His comments come five weeks after Ukrainian forces stormed the border and put parts of Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since the Second World War.

Blayne Derwin Proden

1957 – 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Blayne Derwin Proden, Loved Father of Thomas, Vanessa (Myles), Ken (Rachael) and Krista (Andrew) and Grandpa to Anna, Walker, and Maddison, on September 3, 2024 at the age of 67.  He is also survived by his brother John Proden, brother-in-law Kerry Kinchen, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, and his sister Dale Kinchen.

The Portage la Prairie RCMP have made an arrest following reports of animal cruelty.

On September 2nd, a Portage RCMP officer received a report that there was a man near the community gardens on 8th Avenue NW injuring a dog.

Officers were informed that a man was seen in the bushes around the community garden with a dog that began yelping. The man then exited the area without the dog. Information was provided to police on the approximate area of the animal. The officer searched the area and located the dog, which was dead.

The Premier of Manitoba is asking for opinions on the look of the new plastic health cards.

The provincial government has unveiled three draft designs for the upcoming health cards.

You are encouraged to participate in the decision-making process by reviewing the proposed designs and voting for your favorite. The poll and comment section are available through the Wab Kinew’s Instagram page. The voting period will remain open until Sunday at midnight.

Update:

MP Branden Leslie reported to PortageOnline news Wednesday that the non-confidence vote may be taking place next Tuesday or Wednesday, noting they're planning to debate the motion on Tuesday, September 24, of next week.

Original Story:

Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie has relayed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a non-confidence vote to bring about what they are calling a "carbon tax election" and settle the issue once and for all.

An unfortunate collision in Selkirk has RCMP asking for the public's assistance in finding a suspect.

In a press release, RCMP detailed that on September 6, at 2:40 p.m., a 22-year-old man from Selkirk was struck by a grey colored pickup truck as he was crossing the street in the 300 block of Sophia Street. The pickup truck then fled the scene.

The victim, located a short time after the collision by a passerby, was transported by ambulance to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where he was treated and released.

After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

A verdict could be as much as six months away.

"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.

She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case.