PembinaValley

***Updated June 25th, 2025***

In an update Wednesday morning, the Altona Police Service said the truck had since been recovered.

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The Altona Police Service is looking for the public's helping in recovering a truck that was stolen some time Monday night. 

It is a Grey Ford F350 crew cab with the license number CHH 294. It also has the business logo 'PGC' on the sides. 

Two youths were taken to hospital following a UTV/semi crash Monday morning on Highway 244 in the R.M. of Treherne. 

According to RCMP, when officers arrived on scene, they discovered a semi-truck on the shoulder of the highway, facing north, and the UTV laying in the ditch on the west side of the road.

The beat returns to Winkler's Bethel Heritage Park as Mike Hiebert, local drumming instructor and long-time musician prepares to showcase the talents of 36 young musicians in a British-themed recital on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 PM.

Art is often used as a means of making statements and exploring topics — especially those that are difficult.  

This week, Genesis House is harnessing the power of creativity to begin a discussion designed to tackle the myths and misconceptions that surround sexual assault. 

A top federal official said fixing the payroll problems caused by Phoenix cost taxpayers more than $5 billion — and they'll keep paying extra to run two public service payroll platforms at once as Ottawa weans itself off the problem-plagued system.

Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, said the alternative to running the Phoenix system in tandem with its replacement, Dayforce, would have been worse.

"The unfortunate situation is there's no easy path," he said. "This is the one that's going to impact employees the least."

A survivor of a rockfall last week in Banff National Park is remembering his 33-year-old roommate, who didn't make it out alive from under the rubble, as a kind and generous friend.

Khaled Elgamal says Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was one of two people who died after a slab of mountain gave way Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

Protein Industries Canada says a new soybean breeding program will open new opportunities for producers and processors.

The new $4.3 million initiative for Canada's identity-preserved non-GMO soybean is being led by NRGene Canada, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, and Yumasoy Foods Ltd. 

The project, involves the launch of a new breeding program to develop early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s northern climates, including Manitoba and northern Ontario.

It's an exciting for the 58 students graduating from Morris School today. 

Among the group is co-valedictorians Nic Leflar and Kathryn Friesen, who both say they are excited for graduation and ready for the next chapter. 

For Nic, that means playing volleyball at CMU while studying to become an engineer.

"I've always had a knack for math and science and, that's kind of what an engineer does - all math and physics. I like building things, so I believe it is the right career."

The U11 Winkler Golden Gloves brought home silver from their recent playdowns and coach Tim Friesen says the real highlight is how the team has come together over the season.

Nestled in the quiet village of Reinland, just 15 minutes south of Winkler, Heritage Blooms Flower Farm is more than a garden – it’s a heartfelt tribute to generations past. Mother-daughter duo Lydia and Tina Penner co-own the vibrant, half-acre flower farm, offering a unique U-pick experience that invites visitors to wander through rows of zinnias, lisianthus, and strawflowers, hand-selecting blooms for their own custom bouquets.