PembinaValley

For the second time this week, a series of severe thunderstorms rumbled across the region early Friday morning, with Warnings again issued for the Morden, Winkler, Altona, Emerson and Vita regions.

The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.

Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13.

The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” singer, who was raised in Timmins, Ont., last took the stage at the Stampede in 2014.

The 600 residents of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba are being told to leave town for the second time this year due to wildfires.

Town officials say a fire is threatening Manitoba Hydro transmission lines and, if those lines are damaged, the community could be without power for a month.

The town is offering transportation for evacuees and a reception centre has been set up in Brandon, about 1,100 kilometres by road to the south.

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.”