Ty Hildebrand

Local equipment dealer A.R.K. New Tech is rolling out the orange carpet for the community with a “Ride and Drive” test drive event this Tuesday, May 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Morden location, situated conveniently between Morden and Winkler.

This hands-on experience is open to everyone — from farmers and acreage owners to lawn care enthusiasts — and includes a free BBQ lunch at noon, test drives of Kubota tractors, mowers, and side-by-sides, and exclusive event-day discounts.

May Long Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to gardening season in the Pembina Valley — few people are as prepared as John Froese, the man behind Post Road Vegetables in Hochfeld. For nearly 30 years, John and his family have run a market garden, growing everything from cabbage to his personal favourite: gourmet sweet corn.

It’s time to mark your calendars and clear out your trunks—Winkler’s Citywide Garage Sale is back for its second year on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and better.

Organized by local garage sale enthusiast Purity Zacharias, this grassroots community event brings together buyers and sellers across the city for one massive day of secondhand finds, local connections, and sustainable shopping.

As National Police Appreciation Week is recognized across the country, it’s a perfect time to spotlight local officers who are making a difference—like Constable Jeff Forster, who has proudly served with the Morden Police Service for 20 years.

“I’ve lived my whole life in this community,” said Forster. “It’s a way for us to give back. We all have families here, and we want it to be safe for everybody.”

Now serving as Morden’s Community Resource Officer, Forster has stepped into a unique role that focuses less on tickets and more on connection.

With summer just around the corner, Pembina Valley Bible Camp (PVBC) is buzzing with activity as registration is officially open for the 2025 season. While the sun-soaked days of camp are what most people look forward to, Executive Director Terry Friesen says there’s been just as much excitement this winter with major upgrades, especially for the camp’s beloved horse programs.

And if matching energy wasn’t enough, Friesen also happened to match the chairs in our studio! 

The Winkler Amateur Soccer Association (WASA) is kicking off registration for its Fall 2025 season, and families are encouraged to sign up early. With more than 674 players last year, the volunteer-led league continues to grow—and that means plenty of planning ahead.

“We need time to make teams,” explains Kara Wieler, longtime WASA organizer. “Last year we had 674 players, so yeah, it takes a lot of time to organize that.”

This May, your garden can help a child discover their passion. The Chance 2 Grow program, a community initiative under the Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation, is once again offering beautiful petunias in its 5th Annual Fundraising Plant Sale — with every purchase supporting local kids in accessing sports, music, art, and more. The last day to order is Thursday, May 16.

A truck full of frozen fries turned into something much more meaningful this week in Winkler, as residents were reminded that kindness can be contagious.

On Tuesday afternoon, the parking lot at Central Station and the Winkler Food Cupboard was buzzing — not with the usual hustle and bustle, but with a steady stream of cars driving through to pick up two free bags of frozen fries. The catch? One bag was for you, and the other was for you to give away.

On May 8th, McDonald’s restaurants in Morden and Winkler were buzzing with excitement and generosity as the community came together for McHappy Day, an annual event where a portion of proceeds from every food and beverage item sold is donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and other local children’s organizations.

The community is coming together tomorrow for a powerful cause. The Food For All Fundraiser returns Wednesday, May 8th at Gardenland Co-op in Winkler, and you're invited to make a difference.

From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Country 88, The Eagle 93.5 and CFAM Radio 950 will be broadcasting live, collecting non-perishable food and cash donations to support the Winkler & District Food Cupboard.