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A private firm has been hired to develop a comprehensive vision and framework for Altona's urban forest.

Davey Resource Group has been contracted to do the work which will include both a strategic and operational plan for managing the sustained planning, planting, protection, maintenance, and care of trees, forests, greenspace and related resources in the community. 

The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group (CCCSG) annual Toy Drive is on now. 

Volunteer Board Chair Naomi Fehr said new, unwrapped toys are accepted right now for the December 7th, Christmas party where families from across Manitoba come together to celebrate the season and have some fun and food, complete with Santa. 

Morden mayor Nancy Penner has named a new deputy mayor for the city of Morden, Doug Frost who is in his fourth term on council. 

Penner outlined why she made this decision two years before the next election. 

Protein Industries Canada has put an open call out for projects exploring the blending of pulses and cereal crops to create new ingredients and plant-based food products as well as improve existing ones in store shelves.  

Gateway Resources Christmas concert: A heartwarming celebration of music and community

The Christmas season has arrived, and Gateway Resources is gearing up for its annual Christmas concert, bringing the community together to celebrate the spirit of the season. The concert, which features performances from the participants of Gateway Resources, will take place on Thursday, November 28th, at 7:00 PM at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church. Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be collected to support Gateway’s programs.

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

Those looking to advance their careers in early childhood education will soon be able to do so close to home. Assiniboine College has announced it will offer an accelerated Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program in Morden starting January 7th.

Old Man Winter appears to have made good time settling into Southern Manitoba
    
With heavy, wet snow layering our streets, some of you may be wondering what this means for your community's parking ban.
    
In Winkler, staff are clearing the main roads, however, a parking ban won't be implemented at this time.

In Morden, the parking ban has been in effect since Oct 1. Here is a statement from the City of Morden website:

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.