A glittering goodbye to Concerts in the Park’s 2025 season
Winkler’s Concerts in The Park went out with glitter and bubbles last Wednesday at the Bethel Heritage Park. The annual concert series boasted groups from the area throughout the month of July, with the last one of the season featuring LRae & Jae in a sing-along concert for the whole family.
How meals and mentorship combine in The Bunker’s food truck
Frequent attendees of summer events around the Pembina Valley will likely have come across, at one time or another, The Bunker food truck.
Kevin Hildebrand, the executive director of The Bunker, said that it has been a busy summer for the mobile eatery.
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Sandra Lynn Klassen Doerksen
Funeral For: Sandra Lynn Klassen Doerksen
Funeral Date: August 2nd, 2025
Sandra Lynn Klassen Doerksen, 71, of 2669 Scotia St formerly of Winnipeg passed away Tuesday, July 29th in Wiinipeg.
She was survived by her husband Douglas Doerksen, 2 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters, 1 brother and their families she was predeceased by her father B.F. Klassen and her sister Colleen Chavez.
The funeral service for Sandra Lynn Klassen Doerksen will be held Saturday, 11am at Braeside EMC Church, 1011 Munroe Ave, Winnipeg.
Manitoba government poll suggests concerns over health care, crime and immigration
The number of Manitobans concerned about crime and public safety has risen steadily, an opinion poll done for the Manitoba government suggests.
The Benchmark poll by Leger is commissioned by the province and conducted every few months to gauge public concerns. The latest available survey, done in October and obtained by The Canadian Press under Manitoba's freedom of information law, suggests affordability and health care remain the most popular concerns.
Judge to rule on bail for 3 charged in alleged plot to seize land near Quebec City
A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.
Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.
Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.
Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.
"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.
He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.
Report identifies leading causes of hospitalizations
The likelihood of being hospitalized from slipping on ice is far greater in Manitoba than being hospitalized from a sports-related injury. A spokesperson for Canadian Institute for Health Information says that is one of their findings from a report released Thursday.
Bringing the community to Salem Home’s front doorstep— Create and Connect craft market connects generations through crafts
The sidewalk of Salem Home was transformed into a craft sale across generations on Wednesday for the second annual Create and Connect market.
Intended for kids and residents at Salem to connect over their shared crafting passions, organizer Alana Thiessen shared that the aim was kids to bring their own businesses. “A lot of the time they don’t have the opportunities to go and raise their own money...so, I just wanted to open it up for them.”
AA U15 South Central Cubs impress at provincials, bring home silver
It was a strong weekend for the U15 AA South Central Cubs, culminating in the group earning a silver medal at provincials, a great reward for a hard working, close group.
"Pitching and defense wins," coach Phil Coggan says with a matter of fact tone combined with a sly smile. "Preached that all year. We got some amazing pitching performances from all our players."