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"Without the people that make up our community, we are nothing." That from Paul Peters, Executive Director of The Community Exchange. The Altona-based organization hosted a 'thank you' supper on Monday, recognizing the crucial role volunteers, donors and service partners play in making the organization what it is today.

"It's the volunteers that are really helping to bring to life some of the vision of who we are."

In 2024, volunteers logged well over 2,500 hours with the organization.

Southern Alberta farmer has long-standing issues with supply-management system for smaller egg producers like himself.

A southern Alberta egg producer who had been jailed for missing a court date for violating the provincial laws governing egg production has passed a premises inspection by Egg Farmers of Alberta.

Henk Van Essen said an inspector only spent a few minutes inside his operation before coming back out and telling him he was in full compliance.

“They were so sure they were going to find thousands of chickens in this barn,” Van Essen said.

Seeding is kicking off across the province. And whether you're already putting in fertilizer, or still fine-tuning your plan, it’s important to make informed decisions when it comes to your inputs for the season ahead.

New products are everywhere on the market and choosing the right ones can determine profitability and long-term success for your farm. I’m going to talk about one group of products that gets a lot of attention -- micronutrient fertilizers.

Funeral For:  Elma Poetker nee Elias
Funeral Date: May 9, 2025 
Elma Poetker nee Elias, 90, of Steinbach formerly of New Bothwell, passed away Saturday, May 3rd at Rest Haven Care Home. She is survived by her husband Jacob, 3 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by 1 daughter, 3 sons, and 3 great-grandchildren. 
The funeral service for Elma Poetker nee Elias will be held Friday, May 9th at 11am at Bothwell Christian Fellowship Church with burial at Silberfeld CMC Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 

It was an absolutely spectacular Monday in much of Southern Manitoba, but even though it was a sunny, breezy and hot day it appears it wasn't quite record setting. According to data from Environment Canada, in order for new records to be set across the Pembina Valley, daytime highs had to push above at least 33 degrees, and even thought it was warm, it wasn't that hot.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting the presence of AI in three non-commercial poultry flocks in Saskatchewan last week, in the RM of Indian Head, the RM of Colonsay, and the RM of Lipton.

To date, one case has been found in a commercial poultry operation in Manitoba in the RM of Wallace.

Previous occurrences have been found in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Most poultry and egg production operations already have biosecurity measures in place, but producers who maintain small flocks, should look at enhancing their on-farm biosecurity measures.

"We're here to celebrate together, to come together, to connect (and) to build relationships." That from Jaime Friesen-Pankratz in her opening remarks to the crowd that gathered at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre in Altona on Saturday morning for a Pow Wow demonstration. 

Hosted by the Steps Toward Reconciliation group, the event saw performances by the Jo Creek Drummers and Dancers from the Roseau River First Nation and included explanations and teachings about the various dances and dress. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today, following months of the U.S. president targeting Canada with tariffs and taunts.

Carney and Trump will meet at the White House and the prime minister has said he expects "difficult, but constructive" conversations.

Carney has said the meeting will mark the beginning of a larger economic and security agreement between Canada and the United States.

"An answer to prayer"  

Arbhakka's Karl and Tracey Bueckert prayed for another child after their son Myles was born, and ten years later, Elliott was born in 2019.   

Tracey called him "an answer to prayer.” 

What would you do if you picked up a call and heard the voice of a loved one in distress? With the emotions that crop up immediately, would it occur to you that it could be a scam? 

This is what Leann Friesen of Miami recently faced in a situation that seems straight out of a science fiction tale. 

It started with a call from an unknown number, but then there was chilling familiarity.