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It's news Council members for the Municipality of Rhineland were hoping for. 

The Province is providing a $150,000 grant through its GRO program to help the Municipality address a potential inconvenience that could surface in the future. It involves proactively building up a low-level crossing on Road 6N near Altbergthal. 

Lilly Hildebrand was selected to be a part of the Graduating A-AAA All-Star game and the dynamic basketball star not only had a great time, but showcased her skills.

"I came from a very sports-inclined family, that loved basketball especially," Hildebrand explains with a smile. "I grew up playing with my older brother, who actually coaches in Winkler and my sister, who also coaches. They taught me everything I know, they encouraged me to get better at the sport and always challenged me."

Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, and window air conditioning units are important pieces of equipment, but once they’ve passed their prime, they can become an inconvenience or even a danger.  

Fortunately, Efficiency Manitoba has a program that can not only help, but make it worth one’s while in a few ways.  

Garden Valley Collegiate is committed to providing opportunities for students to develop the skills to thrive both within and beyond high school.  

After gathering data locally (Chamber of Commerce, Alumni) and through academic research, it was determined that the Global Competencies provide all students with the necessary skills.

These competencies, which include character, communication, creativity, citizenship, critical thinking, and collaboration, help our students prepare for what lies ahead. 

Community Spirit on Display

Plum Coulee is about to come alive this weekend as residents prepare for the annual Town-Wide Garage Sale. Organizer and local resident Vicki Hildebrand says this is one of the most exciting weekends of the year for the town. “We’re going to explode the town,” Vicki laughed. “Plum Coulee won’t be very quiet — it’s going to be a party!”

Recently, an individual in Morden was the victim of a scam that saw him pay an exorbitant amount for empty boxes. 

“An individual ordered some items online from a company that he thought was out of Minnesota and thought was a legitimate company,” says Morden Police Chief Brad Neduzak.  

“He purchased the items for over $7,000 in US funds, and when the packages arrived at the Amazon site, the boxes were empty.” 

*Per Winnipeg Blue Bombers Press Release

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected nine players in the 2025 CFL Draft held Tuesday night.

The Club began the night with a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, acquiring National running back Matthew Peterson (Alberta), the second pick in the first round of the Global Draft, and the 39th pick overall (5th round) in the CFL Draft. In exchange, Hamilton received National defensive lineman Kyle Samson, the eighth pick in the first round of the Global Draft, and the 36th overall selection in the CFL Draft (4th round).

A devastating fire has left hearts broken in the City of Winkler. Fire erupted at the Quality Inn and Suites on Main Street on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from the Winkler Fire Department and other emergency services.

According to a statement from Schinkel Properties, which owns and operates the hotel, the fire was first reported on the roof. All hotel and restaurant guests, staff, and pets inside at the time were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

How the money will be utilized at The Gardens

Daizee Wiebe, Supportive Housing Coordinator at The Gardens on Tenth in Altona told us how the money from this Soup & Pie fundraiser will be put to work: "With the addition of assisted living suites, our meal program has expanded drastically. We are hoping to purchase new dining room tables and chairs for the apartments so that we can manage more seating for more tenants from the apartments and the manner who utilize our meal services."

A fire broke out at the Quality Inn and Suites in Winkler on Tuesday afternoon. Winkler Fire Department and other emergency services responded to the scene.