Thunder goalie Hildebrand named Buck Matiowski Memorial Scholarship recipient

After a sensational season on the ice, in the classroom and in the community, Morden Thunder goalie Easton Hildebrand was awarded the Buck Matioski Memorial Scholarship by Hockey Manitoba. 

"I actually saw it on my friends story," Hildebrand says with a laugh when thinking back to how he found out. "I wasn't sure what I won, but when I found out I won the scholarship, I didn't even know at the time."

The Scholarship came with some money as well. "That specific one comes with $750," Hildebrand says with a smile. 

4-H participants and MLA Carrie Hiebert sample traditional Mennonite life

Recently, a group of 4-H members had the opportunity to try their hand at preparing a traditional Mennonite meal, constructing birdhouses, and touring the grounds of the Pembina Threshermen’s Museum in a 4-H rally.  

The excursion, which involved young people from Winkler, Morden, and Roland, was organized by former 4-H Leader Carrie Hennan.  

'A place where everyone can feel at home': Many Hands food bank now offers Halal options 

Morden's Many Hands Resource Centre (MHRC) was able to hire a community inclusion assistant to help better serve the growing number of Muslim clients in the community, courtesy of Food Banks Canada.  

"The idea came from what we were seeing on the ground," remarked Executive Director Mariyam Tsygankova. 

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.

But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.

The Leger poll — released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record — says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes over the last 12 months.

Borderview Electric Powers through to PV Cup victory

The sparks have settled—and Borderview Electric is your 2025 PV Cup champion.

Backed by the Florida Panthers in this year’s NHL playoffs, Borderview outlasted 15 other local businesses to claim the coveted PV Cup, a community playoff-style contest that paired each participant with a postseason team. With the Panthers advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, Borderview locked in the win—bringing the cup home to Winkler and lighting up the local business scene with pride.

Bill L. Rempel

Funeral For:  Bill L. Rempel 
Funeral Date: June 23, 2025 
Bill L. Rempel, 95, of Steinbach formerly of Rosenort, passed away Tuesday, June 17th at Maplewood Manor. He is survived by 3 daughters, 7 sons, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Janet and 1 daughter. 
The funeral service for Bill L. Rempel will be held Monday, June 23rd at 11am at Rosenort Church of God in Christ, Mennonite with burial at the church cemetery.