PembinaValley

Wedged between a massive truck and a backhoe, saved by STARS. Given blood by STARS after being impaled by a spinning blade. Airlifted by STARS after crashing to the ground off a bucking horse in a remote area.  

These are just some of the stories of survival that filled the airwaves on April 1st and 2nd for the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon presented by BHP in support of STARS. 

Soon, the Muslim community in the Pembina Valley will have an option for burial that accommodates its faith. 

For the City of Morden, the move is one that strives to meet the necessities of all its citizens.  

Near the end of March, the RM of Stanley unveiled their 2025 Financial Plan. Their presentation, which can be found here, outlines some of the highlights and investments the RM has focused on for the year. 

Earlier this week, the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) issued their first cash advances with the 2025 Advance Payments Program for the upcoming growing year. More than 1750 producers across Western Canada received more than $310 million to finance their operations. Dave Gallant, Vice President of Finance and APP operations at CGA, talks about the benefits of the program for Western Canadian producers. 

The Winkler Flyers have had a few days off since advancing to the semi-finals of the MJHL playoffs and for Director of Marketing and Game Day Operations Shane Neufeld, it's been time spent preparing for back-to-back home games.

"You know, it's all about getting the crowds in the door here," Neufeld says leading up to the weekend. "The arena is amazing but there are some challenges, like the noise level. It doesn't have the atmosphere like the old arena had. We want people to get loud because it really helps drive our players."

The Province of Manitoba announced a $300,000 commitment per year for three years, for a total of $900,000, to 4-H Manitoba, to continue the great work that they do with our young individuals and experienced individuals, says Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn. "Because they're the ones with the knowledge, and they want to share their knowledge with the young 4-H'ers of the world."

He made the announcement earlier this week at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon.

The Winkler Flyers will have the Northern Manitoba Blizzard come to town for games one and two, then they'll head up north for games three and four.

The full schedule is as follows:

Apr. 5 Northern Manitoba at Winkler - Winkler ICON Arena 7:00 pm CDT

Apr. 6 Northern Manitoba at Winkler - Winkler ICON Arena 7:00 pm CDT

Apr. 9 Winkler at Northern Manitoba - Roy H. Johnston Arena 7:00 pm CDT

Apr. 10 Winkler at Northern Manitoba - Roy H. Johnston Arena 7:00 pm CDT

Apr. 12 Northern Manitoba at Winkler - Winkler ICON Arena 7:00 pm CDT

Funeral For:  John Funk 
Funeral Date: April 5, 2025 
John Funk, 81, of Grunthal passed away Tuesday, April 1st at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families.  
A memorial service for John Funk will be held Saturday, April 5th at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.
 

We are back with more Country Thunder tickets to give away!

Tyler Hubbard, Nate Smith, and Madeline Merlo are playing alongside headliner Riley Green on July 10 at the Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg and we want YOU to be there.

Listen to the Country 88 morning show with Ty Hildebrand to find out how you can win the Big Ticket!

It'll be $15.9 million in spending for the Municipality of Rhineland in 2025/26.
    
According to Reeve Don Wiebe, any increases are due to growing operating costs and the Municipality's first installment in a 10-year funding commitment to the Pembina Valley Water Co-op.

"Our operating costs are up over five per cent," he explained.