PembinaValley

Wally Daudrich, who was recently defeated in the race to lead Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives, says he remains a "loyal" member of the party and still plans on seeking the Tory nomination to run in a byelection.

The hotel owner and longtime party board member says he hopes to run uncontested in the Spruce Woods constituency.

"I've been vetted (by) the party. I have gone through all those hoops … and I believe I'm ready to run as a candidate," Daudrich said in an interview Wednesday. 

The Winnipeg Jets are back in control of their first-round playoff series after a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night at Canada Life Centre. The win gives Winnipeg a 3-2 series lead heading into Game 6 in St. Louis.

Kyle Connor led the charge for the Jets with a goal and two assists, helping to energize a raucous Whiteout crowd and secure a critical win on home ice.

You could call it a Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week throwdown, one that will benefit two organizations as they strive to beat each other regarding who can sell the most of the delicious treats by end of day Sunday, May 4th. It all began with a phone call to us from Morris YFC's Jack Wiebe who wanted to issue a challenge to his colleague Sheridan Sawatzky at Altona YFC/Youth Unlimited.

A group trying to make a case for electoral reform by creating very long ballots is declaring victory in this week's election — even as critics accuse it of indulging in stunts that undermine democracy.

"It's been a success," said Mark Moutter, one of dozens of protest candidates who ran in the Ottawa riding of Carleton.

"I've never seen people looking more optimistically at electoral reform, ever."

Manitoba Agriculture has released its first crop report of the season, providing valuable insights into the current state of seeding and livestock activities across the province.

Oilseed Specialist Sonya Wilson says seeding is just getting underway, with provincial seeding progress at approximately three per cent. This is ahead of the five-year average of one per cent. Farmers are currently planting spring wheat, peas, and a small amount of oats, particularly in areas west of Brandon and near Rapid City, with some activity in other regions as well.

“How do people find their way if they’ve been sexually assaulted in Winkler, Morden, Carman? Where do you go, and how do you do this?” 

These are pressing questions that Ang Braun, the executive director of Genesis House, began wondering about a while ago. For many people in the Pembina Valley, they are questions with a difficult answer or no answer at all. 

"It's absolutely devastating to see what happened there."

That's how Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens is describing the aftermath of the Quality Inn and Suites fire that broke out late Tuesday afternoon, stressing how thankful he is there was no loss of life or serious injuries. 

Funeral For:  Ken Krahn 
Funeral Date: May 8, 2025 

With the recent election victory of Mark Carney and his Liberal team, the Grain Growers of Canada have emphasized the urgent need to address the ongoing tariff situation with the U.S. and China. Executive Director Kyle Larkin highlighted the severe impact these tariffs are having on Canadian farmers and the broader economy.

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