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The cause of a fire Saturday afternoon in a building on Commander Drive in Winkler remains under investigation.

That from Winkler Fire Department Chief Richard Paetzold who told PembinaValleyOnline the fire was located in the dust collection system of a wood working facility.

The call came in Saturday at 12:24pm.

According to Paetzold, when crews arrived, they found the fire had spread to part of the facility's interior. Firefighters acted quickly and extinguished the flames

Morden community center 500 Stephen hosted a fundraiser Car Show on Saturday, July 5th, taking up the parking lot of the Morden Plaza. Supported by the community and businesses of the plaza, the car show served as an intersection between the community and car enthusiasts.  

A wildfire in northern Manitoba has destroyed seven homes in a day the chief and council of the local First Nation are calling "horrendous."

Officials of Tataskweyak Cree Nation say in a Facebook post that a fire that ignited northwest of the community on Friday was fanned by strong winds, and that approximately 175 residents have been evacuated east to Gillam, Man.

Tataskweyak was evacuated earlier in the fire season and had lifted the order in mid-June, but then had to push back the date when people could return due to problems with its water system.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (24-26) snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4–1 victory over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (26-26) Saturday afternoon at Newman Outdoor Field, evening the series at one game apiece.
 
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At the time of shooting the Sunday Hymn Serenade video last Fall, Rosemary Siemens and Eli Bennett felt what ultimately would come together for the song "Just As I Am" would be the most important video they created to date. Debuting about two weeks ago, the video has already amassed tens of thousands of views on YouTube and Facebook.

Biz Camp/Camp Entrepreneur was developed and organized with the goal of inspiring 9 to 13 year old, rural youth to see entrepreneurship as a career option. This is accomplished through a camp experience that is focused on education, experience and enjoyment.

Local punk artist Garry "EzRa" Doell is back with a high-energy anthem for summer, teaming up with bassist and longtime musician Andy Elias for a fresh chapter in the Pembina Valley music scene. Their latest release, Summer Vacation, follows Doell’s tongue-in-cheek debut single Skool Sucks, creating a soundtrack for every kid’s favourite time of year.

“I kind of thought of Summer Vacation as like a sequel to School Sucks,” said Doell. “It’s the thing that every kid looks forward to… whether they love school or not.”

Ashley Funk didn’t wake up expecting to become a hero. But during a torrential downpour on her family’s homestead, that’s exactly what happened when she discovered a litter of newborn kittens trapped under a flooded coop, and dug them out with nothing but a stick, her bare hands, and a whole lot of grit.

A stormy start

The story began after a recent summer storm dumped buckets of rain on Funk’s rural property.

On August 8th, Ryall Park in Carman will transform into a cosmic celebration as the community gathers for Table for 300: A Charlie Redstar Dinner, a long-table dining experience commemorating one of Manitoba’s most intriguing mysteries—Charlie Redstar, the UFO that captivated the town in 1975.

This unique event, hosted by Boyne River Keepers and Carman Dufferin Communities in Bloom, aims to bring together locals and visitors alike in a celebration of local history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

Funeral For: Stephen Braun 
Funeral Date: July 10, 2025 
Stephen Braun, 65 of Winnipeg formerly of Altona passed away Tuesday, July 1st in Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife Lois, 1 daughter, 1 sister, and 1 brother. He was predeceased by his parents Menno and Helen Braun.
The funeral service for Stephen Braun will be held Thursday, 11am at Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, 926 Garfield Street N, Winnipeg.