PembinaValley

The family of a 15-year-old girl who was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school has asked people to wear purple Tuesday when classes resume. 

“It is her favourite colour,” the girl’s grandmother said in an interview.  

“It’s going to be a very long recovery, and we’ve put it out there just to let her know that people are thinking of her and praying for her.”

Students are to return to Evan Hardy Collegiate on Tuesday, where last week a witness said the girl had liquid from a black canister poured onto her head which was then lit on fire. 

One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.

"Stay strong, live free, spread love — not war," Anthony Olienick, reading from a prepared statement, told a Court of King’s Bench judge before sentencing.

“I've gained a stronger understanding into what divine destiny awaits me," he added.

One man has been arrested for human smuggling after he was caught picking up 8 people RCMP say illegally crossed the International Border near Gretna last month. 
    
Around 10:30 p.m. on August 22nd, IBET officers working with counterparts from the United States Border Patrol, became aware of the crossing, and found the subjects walking north from the U.S. into Canada where they were picked up by a man in a rental vehicle. Officers pulled over the vehicle and arrested all of the occupants.
    

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

The Pembina Valley community gathered at Morden Park this last Sunday for the much-anticipated Kidney Walk, marking a significant milestone for the Kidney Foundation. This year’s event was particularly special as the Foundation celebrated its 60th anniversary.  

This past Saturday, Manitou was bustling with the Honey, Garlic, and Maple Syrup (HGMS) Festival and all the special events and opportunities that it brings to the community each year.  

“We had a great day,” says Juanita Cobb, the chairperson of the festival. “We had a full house everywhere on the fairgrounds, in the arena, at the car show. It's been a wonderful day.” 

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his sexual assault convictions in Toronto.

His time behind bars will work out to 6.7 years after accounting for credit he received for time already spent in custody.

Nygard’s lawyer had argued for a six-year sentence, citing the 83-year-old’s age and poor health, while the Crown sought a sentence of 15 years.

Nygard was convicted of four counts of sexual assault last November but acquitted of a fifth count as well as one of forcible confinement.

Funeral For:  Elizabeth Dyck 
Funeral Date: September 15, 2024 
Elizabeth Dyck, 97, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, September 4th at Donwood Manor Personal Care Home. She is survived by 1 brother and his family. She was predeceased by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Elizabeth Dyck will be held Sunday, September 15th at 3pm at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, with burial on Monday, September 16th at 10:30am at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 

Funeral For:  Katharina “Tina” Plett 
Funeral Date: September 12, 2024 
Katharina “Tina” Plett, 83, of Arborg passed away Thursday, September 5th at Health Sciences Centre. She is survived by 5 daughters, 4 sons, 2 sisters and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald, 1 brother, and 1 grandchild. 
The funeral service for Katharina “Tina” Plett will be held Thursday, September 12th at 2pm at Morweeena EMC, Arborg with burial at Lake Centre Cemetery. 

Memorial For: Dianna White 
Memorial Date: September 15, 2024 
Dianna White, 76, of Steinbach passed away Thursday, August 29th at Dryden Regional Health Center. She is survived by her husband Allan, 2 sons, 1 brother, 1 sister and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Ben and Edna Martens and 1 brother.  
A memorial service for Dianna White will be held Sunday, September 15th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. 
Donations may be made to Adult and Teen Challenge, Steinbach. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel. Steinbach.