PembinaValley

Affordability measures dominated the promises on the federal election trail on Saturday, with the NDP focused on capping the price of some food items and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offering more tax writeoffs to some trades workers.

The first week of the federal election drew to a close with both Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh paying a visit to the national capital.

The organizing committee of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is putting the finishing touches on their annual event taking place all of this week at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Monday to Saturday, March 31st to April 5th.

The annual fair is hosted by the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba this being their 55th year since their 'Royal' designation from Queen Elizabeth back in 1970.  It features competition and entertainment from one end of the Keystone Centre to the other!

Can you imagine the weight of 18 tonnes of truck and 20 tonnes of excavator? 

To put this immense amount into perspective, the combined weight of the machinery is equivalent to about 22 cars. Picturing this number, however, was likely far from Sean Rickards' mind as he found himself crushed between the two pieces of equipment. 

“I was broken within a millimetre of my life,” he said afterwards.  

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.