Martin Klassen

Funeral For:  Martin Klassen 
Funeral Date: June 7, 2025 
Martin Klassen, 64, of the R-M of Stanley passed away Monday, May 26th near his residence. He is survived by 3 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Katherina Klassen. 
A memorial service for Martin Klassen will be held Saturday, June 7th at 11am at Winkler EMMC with burial at Chortitz Old Colony Church Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Friday, June 6th from 1 to 7pm. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler.  

Cougars blank Goldeyes in series opener

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (10–13) were shut out 5–0 by the Kane County Cougars (10–12) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park, dropping the opening game of the three-game series.
 
Kane County opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a wild pitch by Winnipeg starter Luke Boyd that brought Armond Upshaw home. Despite the run, Boyd (0–2) turned in a quality start in his home debut, allowing just one hit and one earned run over six innings, walking two and striking out five.

4R’s of Fertilizing Forages

Fertilizing your forage stand is a significant investment; protect that investment by ensuring you are utilizing the appropriate source, rate, timing and placement of fertilizer. This is known as the 4R’s of forage fertility.

The following considerations should be incorporated into your fertility plan:

Ideally, soil sample in the spring, at the beginning of the growing season, to assess initial soil fertility. Then use the results to create a fertilizer blend that also takes into consideration the targeted yield.

Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.

Road construction season arrives in Altona

Road construction season is here, and Altona residents will notice a couple of high profile projects are underway.

"Road construction seems to be happening in every community, and so we're not alone in that," offered Mayor Harv Schroeder with a smile while in studio for In the Mayor's Chair. "Road construction season is here, and several projects are underway, including 14th Ave, the diamond grinding, and concrete work downtown near the post office."

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.

In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.

The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.