Goldeyes fall to Fargo-Moorhead in series finale
The Winnipeg Goldeyes (49-40) lost a close affair Thursday evening, dropping the series finale to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 4-3 at Newman Outdoor Field.
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After leading early, the Goldeyes missed opportunities to keep pace with the RedHawks (49-41), as they lost the series and are now a full game back of first place in the West Division.
Many Hands to collect non-perishables at Corn & Apple parade as new data confirms need
On Saturday, the community will line the streets of Morden to enjoy the annual Corn & Apple parade. Usually, the parade entries are the ones handing out goodies, but this year, Many Hands is encouraging the opposite to help individuals facing food insecurity.
Winkler Pickleball Association sets out to match 1.5 million in funding
Pickleball may be a young sport, but thanks to its approachability for all age groups, it has gained popularity in the Pembina Valley over the last decade.
“It's growing. I think it's here to stay,” says Vern Reimer of the Winkler Pickleball Association. “Currently we've got about 250 [members], maybe approaching more like 300 come this this winter season.”
Reimer, who began playing the paddle sport about four years ago, says the Winkler association is seeing players of all ages become interested in pickleball.
The Association of Manitoba Community Pastures up for national stewardship award
A key highlight during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference is the naming of the 2024 national winners for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA).
TESA recognizes producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for their peers and the general public.
Among the finalists for the national title is the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures (AMCP).
Access Credit Union Night brings families together for Movie in the Park
Morden Park Bowl was filled with activity Wednesday night for the Access Credit Union Movie in the Park, one in a series of three nights for community members to come together, enjoy the beautiful weather, have fun and watch a movie. Other Movie in the Park nights were in Sanford and Gimli.
Managing Partner at Morden Access Credit Union Candace Collins described some of the activities attendees enjoyed leading up to the showing of Toy Story 3.
Vintage treasures and unique finds await at Morden's Corn and Apple Festival Flea Market
There will be a new addition to the Corn and Apple Festival in downtown Morden this weekend. Organized by Trent Medynski, a flea market will take place from August 23rd to 25th at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #11) hall, offering a diverse range of vendors and goods.
The important link between Menzies’ 50/50 fundraiser and physician recruitment
Menzies Medical Centre is providing the community with a chance to have a direct impact on its healthcare, and for one winner, a cash prize will sweeten the deal.
Approximately a month after its beginning, Menzies Medical Centre’s 50/50 fundraiser has just over $4,000 in its pot. In previous years, the final number has hovered around the $6,000 mark, so the last surge of ticket purchases is likely to drive the number up even further.
CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage
Canada's two biggest railways say they’re preparing to get trains back on track after Ottawa intervened to end an unprecedented labour impasse that disrupted business across the country and cancelled commutes for thousands.
Canadian National Railway Co., in a statement Thursday, said it has ended the lockout of workers that began earlier in the day.
The move came shortly after Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said he has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration to end the dispute and get the trains running.
Federal government imposes binding arbitration, ending railway stoppage after less than 24 hours
The federal government has decided to impose binding arbitration between the Teamster's Canada Rail Conference, CN Rail, and CPKC.
The worker's union and the two companies had entered into a lockout at 12:01 a.m. this morning.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the decision at a news conference in the afternoon.
That came after the Canada Industrial Relations Board set August 22 as the date for strike action, following a decision that labeled the rail industry as non-essential.
Canada's rail system has ground to a halt
CN and CPKC took steps early Thursday morning to lockout over 9000 employees who are members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference after an agreement was not reached.
In a press release following the lockout, CN notes that they chose to lock out employees after the union did not respond to another offer by CN in a final attempt to avoid a labour disruption.
CN says over the last nine months they have negotiated in good faith