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The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as Elections Canada reported record turnout in the first day of advanced polls.

Nearly two million people showed up to cast a ballot on Friday, the first of four days for advanced voting in the federal election.

Elections Canada said in a social media post it will be making adjustments over the coming days to handle the high traffic after many voters were met with long lineups at polling stations.

The Winnipeg Jets used a third-period surge to earn a 5–3 win over the St. Louis Blues and take a 1–0 lead in their opening-round playoff series.

The Blues opened the scoring on the power play, with Robert Thomas converting at 9:31 of the first.

Through Monday you have the opportunity to explore the beginning of the Anabaptist movement through an exhibit at the EEMB Church in Altona. Called "On Fire for Christ", the story boards, artifacts, multimedia displays and models take us from 500 years ago in Zurich to today.

Winkler and area homeschoolers got an inside look at the world of radio broadcasting last week when they toured Golden West Broadcasting in Winkler. They also took the opportunity to tell us what Easter meant to them.

The visit was organized by Jerilynn Peters, one of the homeschooling parents involved with the group. The families meet monthly at the community centre in Reinland and frequently go on educational field trips throughout the region. 

The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group wrapped up their ten-day-long online auction on April 10th and raised $58,000 in sales, not including the extra donations received along the way.  

Volunteer President Naomi Fehr shared how the auction went and the kind of impact it makes for the families that are a part of CCCSG. 

Lowe Farm School is very excited to be hosting, for the first time in a long time, a scholastic book fair! For the entire student body it will be first time experiencing a very nostalgic event for many of us who grew up with the iconic event.

It's taking place at the Lowe Farm School office April 22nd - 24th, 9:00am-4:00pm each day. Just come ring the doorbell and they will let you in to shop.

The Kenmor Theatre is about to transform into a world of giants, dragons, and daring adventures, as Steinbach’s own Looking Glass Theatre returns to Morden for a one-night-only performance of The Pilgrim’s Progress on Saturday, April 26th.

The professional theater company, led by Marc Moir and Laura Kathleen Turner, is no stranger to Morden audiences — and they can't wait to be back.

"We love coming to Morden. It's our happy place," said Moir. "It's a great town. We love it."

A multi-agency drug investigation has led to the arrest of two women from Baldur, with one being charged with a number of drug related offences.

The case was prompted last year when members of Swan Lake First Nation voiced concerns to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) about the drug activity in the community. Members from the Swan Lake detachment, along with the MFNPS Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU), initiated the investigation. The RCMP's Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) also assisted.

Tracy Enns of the Boyne River Keepers is calling on the community to grab the final few tickets for an upcoming gala event, which promises an evening of connection, entertainment, and impact.

A scenic escape on the river

Enns, who lives along the Boyne River, says there’s something magical about the waterway during the warmer months.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the Liberal government's environmental policy Friday as he and other party leaders got back on the campaign trail following the national leaders' debates in Montreal.

The campaigning Friday also coincided with the opening of the first of four days of advance polling across the country.

Both Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stayed in Quebec to make announcements Friday morning, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney made his way to Niagara Falls, Ont.