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Development is on the rise in the RPGA Planning District.

In the first six months of the year, the organization issued 95 new building permits - that's an increase from 74 during the same period last year. 

"That's a fairly big jump and it's keeping me very busy," noted Lucie Maynard, General Manager. 

"Lumber prices have come down, and so have interest rates, so it's kind of driven the demand," she added.

It's been a special year for track and field star Lenaya Roberts, who was part of Team Manitoba that recently participated in a big event in Edmonton.

More than 500 children received toys last Christmas through Morden Christmas Cheer and that number is expected to rise again. As the cost-of-living climbs, the local non-profit is already gearing up to meet growing demand, with a little help from a beloved summer tradition.

“We had 384 hampers last season..and within those hampers, we got toys for 526 kids.”

- Chelsey Delaquis, board member with Morden Christmas Cheer.

“This is a huge day for us. We've been working on this for five years, and it started off as such a tiny — I'm not sure if a ‘dream’ is even the right word — almost like a joke, like, could we pull this off?” 

This is how Ang Braun, executive director of Genesis House, reacted to the latest step that the organization has taken toward making its transitional housing a reality. 

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

TUESDAY, JULY 29TH

Border Baseball League
Playoffs - Best of 5
Game 4
Winkler 2 at Morden 5
Morden wins series 3-1

American Association Baseball
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 4 at Winnipeg Goldeyes 2

MLB
Doubleheader
Toronto 4 at Baltimore 10
Toronto 2 at Baltimore 3

If you're thinking of heading down to Morden Park with your kids, the City wants you to keep safety in mind when using the accessible play structure following a vandalism incident.

Funeral For:  Henry Reimer 
Funeral Date: July 31, 2025 
Henry Reimer, 95, of Crystal City passed away Saturday, July 26th at Crystal City. He is survived by his wife Tina, 4 daughters, and their families. 
Public interment followed by a memorial service for Henry Reimer will be held Thursday, Juyly 31st at 1pm at Crystal City, Cemetery. The memorial service will be held at Prairie Mennonite Fellowship, Crystal City at 2pm.  
Donations may be made to Prairie View Lodge Foundation Alternative Care Unit. 

Funeral For:  Guage Badiuk
Funeral Date: August 2, 2025 
Guage Badiuk, 20, of Gardenton passed away Tuesday, July 22nd near Brandon. He is survived by his father Wayne, mother Christine and stepfather Mike, and 2 sisters. 
The celebration of life for Guage Badiuk will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Ukrainian Orthodox South Church, St. Demetrius Cemetery, Gardenton. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.