PembinaValley

The Altona Community Foundation (ACF) was able to dole out more funds than usual during its recent 2025 spring granting period.

In total, ACF reinvested just over $70,000 to 11 area organizations and projects.

Vic Loewen sits on the granting committee and explains why there was more money this time around.

Katie Cares has awarded the 4th annual Kaitlyn Marie Reimer Scholarship to Cheyenne Thiessen, a Garden Valley Collegiate graduate pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Creative Writing at Brandon University. 

Cheyenne received the $2,000 scholarship in recognition of her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference. 

“Every year we hear of people who are so touched by this story that they believe. So, we continue to be involved.” - Larry Cox, actor in the Manitoba Passion Play

The Manitoba Passion Play returns for its 25th season, offering audiences a moving retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—staged in the heart of the Pembina Valley at the Oak Valley Outdoor Theatre near La Rivière.

18U provincials are set to be hosted in Morden staring on July 11th-13th and host chair Morgan Mullin is really excited for all that's coming up on that weekend.

Waypoint Coffee is stirring up more than just lattes this summer—they’ve launched Tapas Nights, a new evening experience every Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., now through mid-August.

This Saturday, July 5th, the first-ever 500 Stephen Car Show Fundraiser rolls into Morden Plaza(282 Loren Drive), offering locals a fun, family-friendly way to support one of the region’s most vital community centres.

Nothing says summer in southern Manitoba like the return of the Morden Farmers Market. Open every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Suncatch on 8th Street in Morden, the market is a vibrant hub of fresh produce, homemade goods, and community connection.

For longtime attendee and first-year organizer Lorna Epp, being part of the Morden Farmers Market is more than just a summer activity — it’s a celebration of local life. “The people — yeah, I love the people,” Epp shared. “It’s a nice atmosphere. We’re outside. We’re happy.”

Company works with the Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.

Midland MLA Lauren Stone is renewing her push for the Manitoba government to address what she says are worsening conditions at Elm Creek School’s gymnasium.

Stone says the situation has not improved since she first raised the issue in the Legislature at the beginning of June, and she’s frustrated by the lack of response.

Still no answer from province

Despite petitions and public concern, Stone says the provincial government has yet to respond to requests for help.

This Saturday, July 5th at the Carman Golf and Country Club, the 28th annual Pritchard Memorial Golf Tournament will take place. The event is to honour the life of Mike Pritchard, who died of cancer on June 3rd, 1998. His younger brother Darren is one of the committee members, and joined the Morning Show to talk about the fundraising event's impact and legacy, as well as some very exciting news how this year's event will exclusively generate money for South Central Cancer Resource (SCCR).