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Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.

Canada was left off a lengthy list Trump unveiled this afternoon showing the tariff levels most other countries will face starting Thursday.

With fresh snowfall blanketing the region in what “was supposed to be spring”, Country 88 morning show host Ty Hildebrand and The Eagle 93.5 morning show host Jayme Giesbrecht encouraged community members to take matters into their own hands by renaming the season altogether. 

The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China.

The province says it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as AgriInsurance and AgriInvest.

Premier Wab Kinew says some of the money is being used to align with federal government changes in the cap and threshold on aid.

The Kenmor Theatre in Morden was alive with Irish tradition on Friday March 28th, as dancers and musicians took the stage for the Irish céilí (a word that means “gathering” or “feast” that often also suggests group dancing) event. The evening featured a mix of live music, traditional Irish dancing, and a heartwarming celebration of culture and community.

"It was fantastic," says Cathy Savage, Irish dance teacher at DanceWorks, reflecting on the night. "The kids worked so hard, and it was incredible to see it all come together."
 

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

First Nations leaders in Manitoba say the search of a landfill for the victim of a serial killer must include recovery efforts for another First Nations woman who vanished more than a decade ago.

Tanya Nepinak was last seen in Winnipeg in September 2011 and police believe her body was dumped in a garbage bin and taken to the Brady Road landfill in the city.

"We need to bring Tanya home," Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson said in a statement Tuesday.

Over the course of April, Altona Town Council will be meeting to review the progress of its strategic plan set in 2023. Two years ago, council set those key strategies to be making fiscally responsible decisions, practicing good environmental stewardship and preparing for sustainable growth.

Medical emergencies can develop in an instant for anyone.  

Even if someone collapses or has a serious accident a block away from the hospital, the fear, uncertainty, and pressure of the moment can be earth-shattering.  

What happens, then, when the same thing happens kilometres away from a hospital, in the remote and sometimes harsh expanse of nature or farmland?  

For Paula Johnson, who was bucked off her horse on a birthday expedition that had already taken her across water, through an elk herd, and past grazing cattle, there was no going back. Only up.  

For anyone interested in growing massive pumpkins, the Manitoba Giant Growers Association (MGGA) is hosting a Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar on Saturday, April 5th, at 1:00 PM at the Canalta Hotel in Selkirk. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, Chairperson Art Cameron says that the program will have something for everyone.  

As spring break rolls in, so does one of Morden’s most cherished traditions—Jam Can 2025. Hosted by the Morden Elks, this curling event has been a staple in the community since 1967, bringing together young curlers for a week of fun, friendship, and friendly competition.