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Manitoba farmer Tyler Fulton is the new President of the Canadian Cattle Association. The Birtle area cattle producer moved into the role during the organization's recent annual meeting in Ottawa.

"Well, I'm excited," shared Fulton. "I'm a little tentative just given the political environment and the geopolitical environment and the reliance on trade. Overall, I feel well prepared, well supported, and so in that sense I'm excited to take on the challenge, and do my best to just represent cattle producers across the country with all the sectors covered off."

Coming together over food is timeless. 

Recently, the Pembina Valley’s Muslim community embraced this tradition to build bridges. The gesture took the form of inviting special guests to iftar. 

The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group is gearing up for its annual online auction, running from April 1 to April 10 on Facebook. The auction, which has been a staple fundraiser since 2012, features an impressive 600 to 800 items, ranging from homemade goods and children’s toys to high-value experiences such as hotel stays, Winnipeg Jets memorabilia, and even a WestJet flight for two.

As Manitobans embrace the arrival of spring, many are eager to refresh their homes. Layal Jadhav and Shawna Lumgair from Sawatzky’s Furniture and Appliances in Morden and Winkler recently joined a morning discussion to share their expertise on spring cleaning, decluttering, and the latest home décor trends.

Jadhav and Lumgair agree—spring is the perfect time to reset both your living space and your mindset. "It is time," Jadhav said. "But we’ve got to get through this messy business first!"

“I called for my dad, and he came and looked, and it was like a scene out of a horror movie.” 

This is what Cohen Hildebrand said of the day his recovery from a routine tonsil and adenoid surgery suddenly went awry in the most unpredictable way. 

It’s a sequence of events etched into not only his memory, but also his family's.  

Some exciting news from the Premier regarding water treatment capacity in the Pembina Valley.

Sharing with the public for the first time during the latest episode of the Premier's Report, Wab Kinew announced his government has set aside another $2.5 million dollars for a planned expansion to the Pembina Valley Water Co-op's Letellier treatment plant. He shared the news after there was some initial disappointment locally for what appeared to be a lack of support for the effort in the Manitoba Government's latest budge, despite years of lobbying. 

Funeral For:  Katharina Penner nee Wiebe 
Funeral Date: April 6, 2025 
Katharina Penner nee Wiebe, 91, of Altona passed away Friday, March 28th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry G. Penner, 1 daughter in infancy and 1 son. 
The funeral service for Katharina Penner nee Wiebe will be held Sunday, April 6th at 2pm at Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial prior to the service at Plum Coulee Cemetery. 

Funeral For: Bill Zacharias 
Funeral Date: April 4, 2025 
Bill Zacharias, 72, of Winkler passed away Thursday, March 27th at his residence. He is survived by his wife Joan, 1 daughter and 1 son. 
A memorial service for Bill Zacharias will be held Friday, April 4th at 2pm at Grace Mennonite Church, Winkler with private burial prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Winkler Bible Camp. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler.   

Funeral For:  Annie Thiessen nee Bueckert 
Funeral Date: April 3, 2025 
Annie Thiessen nee Bueckert, 80, of Winkler passed away Thursday, March 27th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Belem, 4 daughters and their families. She was predeceased by 1 son-in-law. 
The funeral service for Annie Thiessen nee Bueckert will be held Thursday, April 3rd at 2pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Rosenbach Cemetery. 

With a federal election looming, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is launching Vote for Grain, a national campaign to engage grain farmers in the federal election and ensure their voices are heard.