Books, books, and more books! SCRL Book Sale is underway
Every year, as the snow melts and the temperatures shift, hundreds of bookworms begin to stir, wondering when the South Central Regional Library Book Sale will once again be coming to Morden.
Support youth in Winkler: Enjoy a pickerel fish fry at the Bunker
As nonprofit organizations across Manitoba face rising costs and dwindling donations, the Bunker Youth Ministry is stepping up with a familiar favourite: a pickerel fish fry fundraiser to help keep its doors open and programming running through the summer.
Kevin Hildebrand, Executive Director of the Bunker, says while the heart of their ministry is as strong as ever, the financial reality is hitting hard.
Former Federal Agriculture Minister Charlie Mayer Passes Away at 89
Charlie Mayer, a prominent figure in Canadian agriculture and politics, has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Saskatoon in 1936, Mayer attended the University of Saskatchewan before purchasing a farm in Manitoba in 1965. He grew grain, potatoes, and raised Simmental cattle, becoming active in the Manitoba Beef Growers Association. Mayer played a key role in opposing the introduction of supply management to the beef industry.
Canadian Cattle Industry Faces Optimism Amid Trade War Concerns
The Canadian cattle industry is experiencing unprecedented profitability, with cattle prices reaching all-time highs. Despite this positive outlook, there are significant concerns about the ongoing trade war with the United States and its impact on the industry's stability.
Moe says he's Canadian but wouldn't stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s a true Canadian but wouldn’t stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward.
Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue.
He says he does not judge people for having different opinions, but says he supports a united Canada.
Saskatchewan law allows the public to bring forward a petition for a plebiscite as long as 15 per cent of eligible voters sign on.
Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says Moe should rule out a vote on separation.
Wild pig researchers are using new tracking techniques
Over the years, certain areas in Canada have seen an increase in wild pig populations. Wayne Lees from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba highlights the difficulty in tracking these animals, especially on foot. "In our experience, finding the pigs is the single hardest thing that we have to do. Our situation in Canada is very, very much different than the US under cold climate conditions. We don't have the large numbers of wild pigs that they experience in warmer climates.
Later spraying may help with DON - Agronomists change their advice as to when to spray for fusarium infection
WINNIPEG — Wheat growers in North Dakota have altered how they use fungicides to control fusarium head blight.
Many farmers now apply fungicides later, after flowers first appear on wheat heads, to cut the risk of fusarium damaged kernels (FDK) and reduce levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) in cereals.
Western Canadian farmers should make a similar switch, says a plant pathologist with Agriculture Canada in Alberta.
Right now, some agronomists and grower groups say the ideal fungicide timing starts when 75 per cent of wheat heads are fully emerged.
Disastrous Quality Inn fire has drawn outpouring of support: General Manager
“You heard the alarm bells go off, you smelled the smoke, and everyone exited the building and met at the muster point. I’m just so grateful that that’s the story we get to tell today.”
This is how Felicia Penner, the general manager at the Quality Inn, recounts the response to the fire that broke out on Tuesday, April 29th at her establishment.
Jacob Jake Klassen
Funeral For: Jacob Jake Klassen
Jacob Jake Klassen, 80, of Steinbach passed away Tuesday, April 29th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife, 5 daughters, and their families.
The funeral service for Jacob Jake Klassen will be held Saturday,1pm at Steinbach Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church with burial at Grunthal Cemetery.
Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Friday, May 2nd at 7pm and at the church prior to the service.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.
Cleo Heinrichs
Funeral For: Cleo Heinrichs
Funeral Date: May 3, 2025
Cleo Heinrichs, 95, of Altona formerly of Plum Coulee, passed away Tuesday, April 29th at Eastview Place. She is survived by her brothers Andrew (Doreen), and David James, as well as their families. She was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Justina Heinrichs.
The celebration of life for Cleo Heinrichs will be held Saturday, May 3rd at 2pm at Harvest Christian Fellowship, Plum Coulee with burial prior to the service at Plum Coulee Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastview Place.