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Amery Roberts has been dominating his track and field events of late and the athletic wonder is looking to continue it heading into provincials.

Track and field has always been a passion for Roberts. "I started track and field in grade five. Our school didn't have very many athletes, so I joined the grade seven/eight program when I was in grade five. After COVID, I was out of it for a bit, and after joining long distance for a while, I kind of drifted in and out of events. Now, I'm pretty stuck to discus, javelin and triple jump. I've been doing that for three years."

The 2025 Manitoba Economic Summit brought leaders from across the province to Winkler earlier this month for two days of panels, networking, and critical policy discussions. Held at several venues throughout Winkler, and highlighting Winkler-made products throughout the summit, for local Chambers of Commerce, the event marked regional cooperation and advocacy. 

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving a truck at the intersection of Pembina Avenue East and Eastview Drive on May 1st. 

Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume over the next few days, its union said Sunday after the two parties met amid warnings of mail delivery delays tied to a national ban on overtime for postal workers.

In an afternoon statement, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said its negotiators had "worked hard to carefully evaluate" Canada Post's latest offers and prepare responses ahead of the day's meeting with the employer and the mediators. 

Southern Manitoba is in for an extended stretch of warm and sunny weather, with temperatures on the rise and little chance of rain in the forecast. 

Chris Stammers, meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the region has been enjoying comfortable conditions in the low to mid 20s, but that will change as we move further into the week. 

Among the tour groups converging on Parliament Hill under umbrellas this week, new and newly re-elected members of Parliament are getting acquainted with their offices and colleagues ahead of the opening of the House of Commons this week. 

The first order of business for MPs is the selection of a new House Speaker on Monday morning, and at least six returning members are asking their colleagues to support their bid to take the chair. 

“We were just blown away and also didn't know about it, so [we] were shocked.” 

This is what Yevgeniya Tatarenko, the supervisor of the Roaring Morden Leos youth club, says about a prestigious award that it recently received from Lions International.  

Looking for a way to make the most of your summer evenings in Winkler? Want to hit a few home runs and maybe make a few new friends along the way? The Winkler Mixed Slowpitch League (WMSPL) is back for its 35th season—and sign-up is now open!

Whether you’re a veteran of the diamond or just looking for a reason to get outside and play, this league offers the perfect blend of fun, fitness, and community spirit.

Get ready for a heartwarming evening of food, fun, and community support. Salem Home’s much-loved BBQ Fundraiser is back on Wednesday May 28th, and you’re invited to gather for a cause that truly hits close to home. Hosted by the dedicated Ladies Auxiliary, this annual event raises funds to enhance Salem Park, a beautiful green space that gives residents a breath of fresh air, a spot to connect with loved ones, and a peaceful place to simply be. From the famous baked beans to burgers, this BBQ promises comfort food with a purpose—every plate helps make Salem feel even more like home.

Dirt was flying and engines were growling Saturday, May 24 at the Miami Fairgrounds during their annual Tractor Pull, an event put on by the Miami Power Toboggan Club and the Miami Agricultural Society.