Robyn Wiebe

With a month under his belt as principal for École Discovery Trails, Morden's new school is set to open in September, Samuel Jerema has hit the ground running.         

Giggles and laughter rang out as Pembina Valley Online News Reporter Robyn Wiebe read to classes at École Morden Middle School on Monday.

"Superdog - Heart of a Hero" had a message of hard work and kindness, even to those who are mean to you. "And Then it Happened" had Gordon, Paulo and I lining up for flu shots when a trick sure to make everyone come running to see what happened ensued.

In 1938, Benjamin Appelt opened a watch repair shop beside a photography store in downtown Morden, recalled his grandson and now, CEO of Appelt's Diamonds Jeff Appelt.  

With Phase One of the renovations at South Central Regional Library (SCRL) in Morden complete, Phase Two will begin next week.  

In January, the Morden Library closed its doors for a couple of weeks temporarily while the flooring in the front area was replaced in the desk and front sitting area, according to Morden SCRL Branch Administrator Gail Hildebrand. 

"We have set up a temporary work area for the 2 weeks in between the floor being complete and the new desk being ready." 

After last summer's discovery of a new mosasaur at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre's dig site, it has been brought home in field jackets and the process of going through the earth in each jacket is well underway. 

Manitoba Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino spent two full days in the Pembina Valley meeting with various groups across the region and learning more about the area, Monday and Tuesday. 

Marcelino said it was her first time here. 

Just over a month ago, it was standing room only at the All-Candidates Forum in Morden leading up to the December 20th By-Election. 

Mayor Nancy Penner was pleased with the continued interest in municipal politics at Tuesday night's Community Consultation evening to collect community voice for the new strategic plan.  

After last summer's discovery of a new mosasaur at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre's dig site, it has been brought home in field jackets and the process of going through the earth in each jacket is well underway. 

Fossil Hunter and Field & Lab Technician Gerry Peters gave an update.  

The record-breaking seasonal temperatures, while a welcome change for many, do have a direct effect on the Pembina Valley Snowkickers. 

President Kory Van Damme said conditions look bleak right now.  

Heading into 2024, Western School Division (WSD) school board trustees heard two Innovation Grant presentations at their first meeting of the new year.  

Board Chair Brian Fransen said Innovation Grants were started over 10 years ago looking for ideas that will advance Board Priorities Plan and for ways to enhance student learning, to connect with the schools, to the community, or to improve the health and the culture within the school division.