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The City of Morden and Lake Minnewasta’s annual Beach Blast and fireworks show had to compete with an all-natural light show on Tuesday, July 1, with severe thunderstorms putting the fireworks on pause until later in the evening. While the rain and lightning may have put a literal damper on festivities, the Beach Blast was still the hot spot for Canada Day festivities in the Pembina Valley.  

The Winkler Flyers coach Matt Melo is one of many from the community excited as the rink renovations continue and the newest video of what it will look like has everyone smiling. 

Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt recently rolled up to the studio in what looked like a classic police cruiser—but the story behind the car reveals a personal passion project years in the making.

Wildfires are currently raging in several provinces across Canada. 

The BC Wildfire Service reports that crews are battling more than 70 wildfires in British Columbia, with one particularly intense wildfire near the community of Lytton, having led to a local state of emergency and several evacuation orders.

In Yukon, the territorial government has lifted an evacuation alert for the area surrounding Ethel Lake, located approximately a four-hour drive north of Whitehorse. 

Despite this change, the wildfire that prompted the alert on June 24 remains out of control.

Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation.

"We've decided not to pull apart and fight, but to come together and to build. Because that's the Canadian way," Prime Minister Mark Carney said to thousands of Canadians gathered in Ottawa.

This year's festivities at Ottawa's LeBreton Flats Park got the royal treatment, with Prince Edward praising Canada's unity and accomplishments.

Canada Day celebrations at Lake Minnewasta are well underway, and the energy is building for a day packed with family-friendly fun, lakeside vibes, and unforgettable fireworks. Morden’s annual Beach Blast is back, and this year's event promises to be one of the biggest yet.

"The bus ride home was loud, not because of the chatter but the clank of the medals bouncing around!" was the summation of the weekend from coach Angela Loeppky for the Altona Panthers who brought 10 athletes to the Special Olympics 2025 Provincial Summer Games. Those 10 athletes managed to bring home a whopping 23 medals for their efforts. The games took place in Winnipeg June 20th to 22nd.

Funeral For:  Grace Holme nee Mantie 
Funeral Date: July 3, 2025 
Grace Holme nee Mantie, 82, of Grunthal passed away Saturday, June 28th at her residence. She is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred. 
The funeral service for Grace Holme nee Mantie will be held Thursday, July 3rd at 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Steinbach with burial at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, PTH 12 south. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.