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Winkler police responded to a shoplifting incident on March 12th after store loss prevention personnel detained two male youths. Following their arrest, police searched the teens' backpacks and discovered stolen items from several other businesses in the area. The youths admitted to taking the items from various local stores. 

The annual Gateway Resources Gala is back and set to take place on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at the brand-new Buttercup Celebration Hall. This highly anticipated event serves as Gateway’s biggest fundraiser of the year, offering an evening of inspiration, community connection, and delicious food.

An evening of impact

Tim Hamp, Director of Day Services at Gateway Resources says this year’s gala is an opportunity for the community to come together and learn more about the important work the organization does.

Baseball season is just around the corner in the Pembina Valley, and while teams are gearing up for action, there's one essential piece of the game that often gets overlooked—umpires. Without them, the game simply doesn’t happen.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be campaigning in Nepean today, the Ottawa riding where he is seeking election.

Carney, who has not yet served as an MP, is expected to meet with volunteers in the riding at 10 a.m.

Carney has faced questions about his decision to run in Nepean, which became vacant only after the Liberal party ousted MP Chandra Arya as its candidate three days before the election was called.

This month has been a very special time for the Pembina Valley’s Muslim community, and soon, it’s time to celebrate. 

Ramadan, which began on February 28th, is ending tonight, which means that Eid is just around the corner.  

“It's like Christmas in the Muslim community,” says Syed Faizan Nasir, a resident of Morden and one of the founding members and the director of the Pembina Valley Islamic Society (PVIS). 

A new band is making waves in the Pembina Valley music scene. "Lowstake Affection", featuring Tim deBekker, Devin Addison, and newly joined bassist Nadia, is set to perform at Smitty's Lounge in Winkler on April 5th.

deBekker, a seasoned musician, has been sharing his talent online and playing in various bands over the years. "I remember when I was really young, my brother Jacob taught me some of my first songs," deBekker recalls. His journey has taken him through multiple genres, from jazz to rock to country.

Sixteen13 Ministry, a local organization dedicated to helping individuals in need, has announced a series of upcoming events aimed at bringing the community together through music and faith-based encouragement. Vice President Tiffany Krahn shared details on three major events happening in the coming months, all designed to raise funds and awareness for the ministry’s work.

Ensuring road safety has been a priority for the Morden Police Service lately.  

Police Chief Brad Neduzak says the service has been participating in an MPI traffic enforcement program to this end.  

Looking for exciting activities to keep the kids entertained during spring break? The South Central Regional Library Winkler Branch has you covered with a jam-packed week of free, engaging programs from April 1st to April 5th!

A week of creativity and fun

"We are ready to party!" says Britany Morgan, Winkler Library Clerk and Programmer for South Central Regional Library. With a different activity planned every day, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Welcome back to Made in Manitoba, and the final weekend of our month-long series showcasing Manitoba artists and performers nominated for 2025 Juno awards. Those awards are being handed out in Vancouver, with the big event Sunday night. We wrap up our special series with a return visit from Morden born Loreena McKennitt.