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The Town of Altona is getting some help from the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) to pay for a project that should help alleviate pressure on its wastewater system during high-volume situations, like heavy rains. 

Signs say Manitoba’s wild pigs aren’t headed for a population boom, says Wayne Lees, co-ordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba.

“We’ve always heard that, you know, these pigs are going to explode in population,” Lees said. “Our field experience didn’t really support that, so we wanted to start challenging some of these assumptions.”

WHY IT MATTERS: A study from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba appears to show a slower population growth of wild pigs in Manitoba than originally expected.

The team has been made, the group has been working indoors and now the U18 South Central squad is set to get out onto the diamond and coach Paul Schaak couldn't be more excited to get things going. 

"We spent a lot of time inside and we're grateful for that facility, but we're ready to get outside," Schaak says with a smile. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, skip to the bottom of this article for resources. 

Lindsay Hainsworth is a community mental health worker with the Mental Health and Addictions Program run by Southern Health-Santé Sud.  

In practice, however, her career is much more — she provides hope and help to people in their darkest moments, and those who love them. 

Whether this hockey season was one for the books or one to improve on, next season is already looking more promising. 

This spring and summer, young players in the Pembina Valley have the opportunity to take part in a premium hockey camp that can help take their game to the next level.   

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

Manitoba Health has announced two new confirmed cases of measles in the Southern Health-Santé Sud region with recent international travel to Mexico.

In a news release issued Wednesday evening, it was also announced the individuals both attended Southwood School in Schanzenfeld in the Garden Valley School Division during the infectious period.

Homemade gifts are best

What makes a better Mother's Day gift than something handmade with creativity and love? That is exactly what the SCRL Altona Branch is offering with their next workshop!

Librarian and workshop organizer Michelle McLaughlin explains what the craft will be: "Right, so I've made a call out to all the dads and grandpas or caregivers who want to come in with their young ones to make a fun bookmark for their mom or grandma."

The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.

Tom Lindsey issued the apology a day after question period descended into a shouting match.

The 2025 Agricultural Water Management Fund is now accepting applications. This fund aims to support agricultural producers and local governments in developing effective water management projects.

Naomi Paley, Manager of Drainage Extension at the Water Security Agency, explains that qualified applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project through a cost-sharing approach across three funding streams: