Candace Derksen

The CEO of Friesens Corporation is keeping a close eye on the ever-evolving Canada/U.S. trade war. 

After just two days, U.S. President Trump eased up on his economy-wide tariffs on Thursday, pausing them on Canadian goods that are in compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement until April 2nd.  

Morris mayor, Scott Crick, is rallying residents and business owners as they prepare to navigate the inevitable effects of the U.S. trade tariffs, and Canada's retaliatory measures.

President Trump's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET. In response, Canada immediately introduced 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products, with plans to expand them to cover another $125 billion in U.S. goods in 21 days.

Morris mayor, Scott Crick, is rallying his community as residents and business owners prepare to navigate the inevitable effects of the U.S. trade tariffs, and Canada's retaliatory measures.

President Trump's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET. In response, Canada immediately introduced 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products, with plans to expand them to cover another $125 billion in U.S. goods in 21 days.

Authorities continue to investigate after nurses at the Altona hospital reported Sunday that a man had come in with stab wounds.
    
Initially, officers with the Altona Police Service responded but soon learned the incident happened outside of town and, as a result, the file was transferred over to RCMP.
    

As The Community Exchange (TCE) forges ahead into its second full year of operation in Altona, Executive Director Paul Peters believes the organization is doing well in its goal of creating a place that holds space for difference.

Peters joined the team halfway through the year but says in that short time, it's clear that buy-in from both community members coming in to access TCE's services and those looking to volunteer with the organization has continually increased. 

As daylight hours grow, signaling Spring is on its way, so too is excitement for all the new season brings - including softball.

The Altona Angels club is winding up for its 2025/26 season with player registration currently underway. The club is also preparing by hosting a series of weekly pitching clinics starting next Saturday, March 8th, with Greg Bouchard.

"He is the top clinician to do Canpitch in Manitoba," explained President Derek Sawatzky. "So, we're really excited to have him come and share with our girls his wisdom and coach them up a bit."

Today's gusty northwesterly winds have damaged the giant Van Gogh painting in Altona.

According to information provided by the Town, a panel, measuring 8 feet by 8 feet, was ripped off this morning. The panel has since been recovered and officials are monitoring closely for any further damage.

Do you have a love of baking? Are you looking to benefit others with that passion and talent? Well, the Youth for Christ drop-in centre in Altona, Youth Unlimited, might just have the answer!

The drop-in centre recently came into possession of another freezer and spokesperson, Marty Falk, says they are looking to the community to help stock it for the breakfast program it hosts every Wednesday at the local high school, W.C. Miller Collegiate.

There is a low-to-moderate risk of significant flooding in most Manitoba basins this spring, according to the February flood outlook issued Thursday by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre.
    
On the Red River and Pembina River, the risk is currently moderate.
    
For the Roseau River, the risk is low. 
    
Spring flood risk is largely dependent on weather conditions from now until the spring melt and throughout the spring. 

As reporting on illegal border crossings increases, a Sergeant with the RCMP's Border Integrity unit in southern Manitoba says his team is aware there may, understandably, be some public safety concerns.

Sgt. Lance Goldau says his team is trying to inform area residents as best they can.