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After receiving another request from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, twelve firefighters from several departments in the region left Sunday to assist in ongoing wildfire fighting efforts in Northern Manitoba.

Five members from Winkler Fire Department are joining seven others from Morden, St. Jean, Morris and Altona as part of a Pembina Triangle Mutual aid district task force team headed to Thompson. According to information shared on the department's respective social media pages, the group will be deployed to wildfires in both the Thompson and Lynn Lake areas.

It was a chance to say 'thank you' to those who supported Morden Handi-Van's efforts to bring a new vehicle into its fleet as board members, drivers, and sponsors gathered recently for a small reception, celebrating the addition.

Motorists of all kinds are being urged to stay cautious following a spike in collisions this week. This includes staying on the lookout for motorcyclists.

Tara Seel, media and public relations lead with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), says warmer weather brings more two-wheeled drivers out on the roads.

"(They) are the most vulnerable road users in our province. We want all motorcycle drivers as well as motor vehicle drivers to be aware of how quickly things can turn really tragic," she says.

It was a rare opportunity, meeting Premier Wab Kinew, and Aqeelah Daibu was determined to make the most of it. 

The grade 11 student at Morden Collegiate Institute was one of three rural youth council members invited to the Manitoba Legislature to meet the Premier and get a better understanding of government and ask questions. She says it was an honour to get the invite for the visit, which included a tour of the Legislature and the chance to sit in the Premier's chair!

The positives continue to pile up as the U13 South Central Cubs squad and the group looks to find that next level as they move into the back half of the quickly moving season. 

A man has been charged with mischief following a property damage incident on June 17th, after attempting to confront an online seller whose product allegedly stopped working.

According to Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt, the homeowner, who was not at the residence at the time, observed the male suspect through his security system and believed the individual was trying to break into his home. He reported the incident to police and began following the suspect after the man left the property.

From humble beginnings to province-wide impact 

Powertec Solar has been a beacon for renewable energy in Manitoba for over a decade. Founded with a mission to bring solar power to a province historically slow to adopt this technology, Powertec Solar has grown to become one of Manitoba's leading solar installation companies. While the company started small, it has since expanded its reach beyond Manitoba, serving clients in neighbouring provinces and even in remote northern communities. 

A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada's premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than "political theatre."

It lands just ahead of the country’s internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week, where they are expected to talk about their next steps as they rush to remove rules hampering cross-provincial trade.

Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.

NATO leaders — including Canada — have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next decade.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move to five per cent of GDP — 3.5 per cent for core military spending and 1.5 per cent for defence-related infrastructure — will take place over the next 10 years.