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Hosting nationals has proven not to be a distraction, as the U15 AAA Central Energy won both their games on Wednesday, a resounding 12-0 victory over BC3, and a hard, tough battle against a scrappy PEI team, claiming the win 2-1.

"The day was really, really great for our team, and our organization," coach Kevin Convery says with a smile. "The kids did well in both games, getting two victories, including that tight win over a solid PEI team, under the lights and in front of a lot of local fans."

Altona's Gospel Festival was created three years ago by a committee of seven people who had a vision of bringing gospel music to town with an inviting outdoor setting and now, they are prepped and ready to bring us the third annual gospel music concert this Saturday (Aug 16th) at Altona's Centennial Park!

Well attended

Larry Wiebe is one of seven committee members who came together to bring the Altona Gospel Festival to life and touched on the first two concerts being well attended, "

Editor's Note - a previous version of this story, based on information from Manitoba RCMP, incorrectly identified which driver was involved in what aspect of the collision. Manitoba RCMP has corrected and updated the information provided to PembinaValleyOnline, and we have revised the story accordingly, below.

RCMP have released more information from Wednesday morning's collision involving a train near Dufrost.

At 7:28 am, St. Pierre RCMP responded to the crash along Highway 23 at Road 18E.

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new chair, elected into the position earlier this year. Scott Hepworth, who farms near Assiniboia with his farmer, moved into the role after the previous chair stepped away from the position.

Having previously been the vice chair at the GGC and currently a director with Sask Wheat, Hepworth is confident they'll be able to meet some of the goals he wants to solve.

Next week Thursday, the C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre will be celebrating 100 years since its namesake, Dr. Cornelius W. Wiebe, first began practicing medicine in the Pembina Valley. 

Executive Director Karen-Denise Cyr says the anniversary is their chance to honour the legacy of a man whose dedication to care helped shape a community that, at the time, didn’t have many options when it came to healthcare. 

Southern gospel music fans in the Pembina Valley have reason to celebrate this weekend. The Glorybound Quartet, a staple in the regional gospel scene for 25 years, will be performing alongside the renowned Lumber River Quartet from North Carolina.

"This is a mission. It is not something we do for a livelihood. It is simply to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to others." - Jonathan Friesen, bass singer with the Glorybound Quartet.

Over the next few days, the communities of Winkler and Morden are going to be flooded with talented ball players, their coaches, and their family's, making the U15 Fastpitch Canadian Championships a memorable experience for everyone.

The honour of hosting

RCMP say there were no injuries in a train derailment this morning near Dufrost.

According to St. Pierre RCMP, there was a train collision this morning along Highway 23, at Road 18E. Police responded at 7:28 am.

As of 11 am, police say no injuries were reported.

Highway 23 will remain closed for some time due to damages to the roadway.

This is a developing story and we will provide more details as they become available.

Funeral For:  Susan Walker 
Funeral Date: August 16, 2025 
Susan Walker, 93, of Killarney passed away Sunday, August 10th at Bayside Personal Care Home. She is survived by 3 brothers, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Les, and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Susan Walker will be held Saturday, August 16th at 2pm at Lakeview Community Church, Killarney with burial at Killarney Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Turtle Mountain Bible Camp. 

Air Canada says it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants on Saturday.

The airline says the first flights will be cancelled Thursday, with more on Friday and a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge by the weekend.

Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz and PAL Airlines will continue to operate as normal. 

Air Canada says customers whose flights are cancelled will be notified and they will be eligible for a full refund.