Candace Derksen

Manitoba RCMP has released details surrounding the incident that closed a portion of Highway 3 north of Winkler and Morden yesterday morning. 

Investigation has determined that a semi-trailer travelling south on Highway 3 lost control on the ice-covered roadway and hit the east ditch, about 2 kms north of Highway 14 in the RM of Stanley, at around 9:30 a.m.

Fans of classic Country music flocked to Gretna's Buhler Hall this past Friday and Saturday evenings for the 10th Classic Country Concert.

"Oh, it was a lot of fun Friday night. There were a few seats left open. Saturday night was kind of a little bit over full and a very great response," said event organizer, James Fehr. "We have so much talent around here, like guys that are very, very good at what they do."

Results are in from an assisted living survey sent out earlier this year by Red River Supportive Housing - Logement Supervisé de la Rivière Rouge Inc.

Results are in from an assisted living survey sent out earlier this year by Red River Supportive Housing - Logement Supervisé de la Rivière Rouge Inc.

Despite the highest inflation in decades, Altona Mayor Harv Schroeder says town Council and administration worked together to create a fiscally responsible plan for the year ahead.

Council has approved a $10.58 million budget for 2023/24, representing a 2.89% increase in spending over 2022.

"Thrilled doesn't quite cover it." That from Laura Wiebe, Chair of the Kiddie Sunshine Centre's Board of Directors following news this week the federal and provincial governments are making a significant financial commitment towards the daycare's new, expanded facility in Altona. Details of the pledge are set to be released in the coming weeks. 

There is going to be a second intake of Assiniboine Community College's (ACC) Practical Nursing Program at the newly opened rural rotating site in Morden. ACC confirmed the news earlier this week. 

The ribbon was cut on the site in January with the first intake of students taking their seats that same week. 

Mayor Brandon Burley was pleased to hear the news. 

Normally used to transport local teens to excursions and out-of-town missions, the new YFC Altona - Youth Unlimited van provided a different kind of safe space for people earlier this week. 

Officials in the Rural Municipality of Montcalm are not raising alarm bells quite yet following the province's upgraded flood forecast for the Red River. 
    
Manitoba's Hydrologic Forecast Centre is now expecting a major risk of flooding on the Red this spring. A generally low risk remains for the Roseau River. Both waterways flow through the municipality.

"It feels surreal." That was the feeling shared by Sheridan Sawatzky, Executive Director for YFC Altona - Youth Unlimited, at Friday's grand opening celebration for the organization's new, expanded facility.