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Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as a safe pair of hands for a country in crisis — while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to frame him as more of the same after a decade of Liberal government.

Carney, who is leading in the polls, became the main target of all his rivals' attacks early in Thursday's final debate of the election — a trend that carried over from Wednesday's French language debate.

Calling the Red River Valley his home for his entire life, and currently living in St. Pierre Jolys, author Philippe Sabourin has released his new book "Prairie Roots and Wings: Memoirs of Growing in the Red River Valley", published by FriesenPress. The book is not only about growing up in Southern Manitoba, but also a call to action to make our planet more sustainable and beautiful for our survival.  

Welcome to another Made in Manitoba, our Easter special featuring Southern Manitoba's Rosemary Siemens.

Easter has a soundtrack. Music plays a huge role in how we mark the season. There’s something about voices rising together that makes Easter feel extra meaningful, and we are hoping to capture that with our Easter special this weekend.

The Winkler Flyers handed out some hardware and said a sad but respectful goodbye to their 20-year-old's that will be graduating the program during their awards banquet on Wednesday night.

When individuals in the Pembina Valley find themselves in trouble with the law—often for the first time—it’s not always a courtroom where their case ends up. For over two decades, the Winkler Community Justice Committee has quietly played a pivotal role in guiding people through restorative justice, offering an alternative that focuses on responsibility, healing, and meaningful consequences.

The Central Community Homes main street Affordable Housing build is moving along ahead of schedule, according to John Bergen, the foreman of the site.  

As the 2025 season approaches, Morden Christmas Cheer is inviting the community to support local families through a fun and meaningful fundraiser — the “There’s No Place Like Home” raffle. With two locally-focused staycation packages up for grabs, the initiative highlights all the reasons to love life in Morden, while raising funds for families in need.

The raffle draw takes place April 28th at 5:00 PM at the Access Event Centre, and tickets are just $10 each or 3 for $20.

The Manitou Community Arena has been a pillar of the town since the mid-1960s, and while it continues to be a source of local pride, some parts of the facility are due for a refresh.

Don McLean, chairman of the Manitou Arena Board, says, “We did a big major renovation in 2015 to our upstairs and our kitchen area, but some of the areas like the change rooms and washrooms in the basement just haven’t seen change for quite a while. We’re looking at trying to make some upgrades.”

We've got a few more details on Wednesday afternoon's crash west of Plum Coulee.
    
According to information from Pembina Valley RCMP, officers were alerted to the situation by a cellphone crash notification.

Funeral For:  Peter B. Zacharias 
Funeral Date: April 21, 2025 
Peter B. Zacharias, 87, of Morris passed away Tuesday, April 15th at Red River Valley Lodge. He is survived by 1 daughter, 3 sons, 3 sisters, 4 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Margaretha, 1 sister, and 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Peter B. Zacharias will be held Monday, April 21st at 2pm at Morris Emmanuel Baptist Church with burial at Morris Cemetery.