PembinaValley

The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.

"I'll be taking over the parliamentary leadership duties of the caucus until Mr. Poilievre rejoins us in the House," Scheer told reporters after emerging from an all-day caucus meeting on Parliament Hill Tuesday.

For the third time in four days, Manitoba Health is sharing new, additional measles exposure sites in Southern Manitoba. Following announcements Saturday and Sunday, Public Health officials have shared several new exposure locations in the table below.

In the latest update from the province, issued late Tuesday afternoon, a new development was also noted.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war.

Here are some highlights from the meeting, which Carney described as both "wide-ranging" and "constructive."

Carney says Canadians will 'never' put a price tag on sovereignty

After months of listening to Trump talk about annexing Canada, Carney told the president in the Oval Office that Canada will "never" be for sale.

According to Winkler Fire Chief Richard Paetzold, the dry and hot conditions have resulted in a burn ban for Winkler and Ward One of the RM of Stanley.  

“We're at Fire Danger Level 4,” says Chief Paetzold.  

Abbey Norek of Gerald is this year's Agriculture Student Scholarship grand-prize $6,000 winner.

Norek's winning video highlighted an urban-rural disconnect when it comes to agriculture. 

She proposed education and advocacy as key solutions to this issue. 

In her video presentation, she talked about her experience building a school garden using recycled materials, leading outreach programs on her family farm, and lobbying for agriculture electives in her school division.  

"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.