PembinaValley

When Alice Foubert entered her home in Jasper, Alta., for the first time since a wildfire roared into the community, the rancid smell from her fridge made it difficult for her to recognize where she was.

"It felt like a shell of home," the 25-year-old said in an interview Monday.

"My heart just sank. I'm used to my cats being in there to greet me but the streets were also pretty empty and it just didn't feel like home."

Foubert was among dozens of residents roaming the town Monday on foot, in cars or on bikes. Some were out walking pets.

The Federal Government announced over $6.5 million on Monday for Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)  through the AgriScience Program.

Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, announced the funding on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

"This funding underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the value of Canadian agricultural products. Together, we are strengthening our agricultural sector and building a greener future."

It likely doesn’t come as a surprise that Canadian Blood Services always has an urgent necessity of replenishing its stock of blood and stem cells, but perhaps it is lesser known that donations from certain demographics are particularly vital.  

Brett Lawrence is the community development manager with Canadian Blood Services. 

Last Monday morning at 11:35, Morden Police Service (MPS) received a call regarding a male trying to break and enter at a residence. When officers arrived, they saw a male holding a metal rod in his hand and yelling at the house. He then began walking towards police holding the rod in an aggressive manner. He was safely taken into custody. During a search, a knife was also located in the man's possession. He was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and also charged with Fail to Comply with a release Order. He was remanded into custody.

Back in 2022, Bob Giesbrecht and Randy Reimer travelled to Cavango, Angola, with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to construct an airstrip that would give locals better access to essential supplies and healthcare. Knowing how much of a difference it made in many peoples’ lives, they returned earlier this year to offer further aid. 

Giesbrecht and Reimer grew up on the same Steinbach street. Little did they know that their friendship, and the games they played as children, would one day provide a lifeline for tens of thousands of people half a world away. 

The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet.

Adler, who spent decades hosting talk-radio shows, was named to the Senate on the weekend by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and will represent Manitoba. 

Dan Vandal, the minister of northern affairs, has issued a brief one-sentence statement that says there are many Manitobans better suited to represent the province.

The Legends Car Club's annual Charity Drag Races marked its 20th year with roaring engines and a dedicated community spirit. Held over the weekend, the event featured time trials, bracket eliminations, and a strong turnout of racers and spectators. 

Alex Loewen, President of the Legends Car Club and Co-Chair of the drag races, expressed gratitude for the community's involvement, highlighting the crucial role of the sponsors and volunteers who made the event possible. 

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