PembinaValley

About a month ago, Sergeant Darcy Thiessen with Pembina Valley RCMP called out, what he referred to as, two 'unacceptable' speeding incidents that happened in a single day. Now, he's doing it again following a dangerous situation one of his officers encountered over the weekend.

The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it says has no reason to exist.

The federation, which represents Red River Métis, says Carney's decision to include the Métis Nation of Ontario in Thursday's meeting undermines the integrity of the gathering and puts the government's plans for major projects at risk.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (31-44) suffered yet another one-run loss Tuesday evening, falling 5-4 to the Sioux Falls Canaries (43-33) in the second game of a four-game set at Sioux Falls Stadium.
 
Jordan Barth delivered the decisive blow in the bottom of the ninth, driving a double off the left field wall to bring home Matt Ruíz and send the Canaries faithful home happy.

Funeral For: Harry Hildebrand 
Funeral Date: August 8, 2025 
Harry Hildebrand, 87, of Winkler passed away Monday, August 4th at Salem Home, Winkler. He is survived by 1 son, 1 daughter and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Esther. 
A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 8th, 2:30pm at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church, with burial at Winkler Cemetery. 
Viewing will be tomorrow, 1-6:30pm at Wiebe Funeral Home Winkler. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home Winkler. 

Funeral For: Phyllis Senkiw
Funeral Date: August 12, 2025 
Phyllis Senkiw, 88, of Steinbach passed away Monday, August 4th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach. She was survived by her daughter and family. She was predeceased by her husband Boris.  
The memorial service for Phyllis Senkiw will be held Tuesday, August 12th, 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, with ash interment at a later date. 
Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel Co-op. 

The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan Tuesday, promising $700 million in loan guarantees to address what he called "immediate pressures" and $500 million for long-term supports to help companies diversify export markets and develop their products. 

Carney also promised that future projects will "prioritize" Canadian lumber. 

After 20 years of raising funds for local non-profit organizations, members of the Legends Car Club are looking for new opportunities after they were forced to cancel their annual Charity Airport Drag Races this year.

Club president, Alex Loewen, says the decision was made after it became quite difficult to obtain liability insurance for the event, which typically takes place in August near Altona.

Summer construction season continues in Altona, with Mayor Harv Schroeder noting a new project is getting underway today (August 6th) in the town's north side.

"A section of 2nd St NW, just north of 10th Ave NW, will be closed to northbound traffic for construction for two weeks," he explained for In the Mayor's Chair. "Northbound traffic will be redirected to Millennium Drive and 9th St NW."

The street closure is located near Bunge and Blue Sky Opportunities.

After many special years in Winkler, both as a player and a coach, Coltyn Bates announced he'll be heading across the pond, and taking a job as an assistant coach for a professional team, Coventry Blaze in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

"It hasn't really settled in yet," he says about being referred to as a former coach of the Flyers. "I'm going to be an assistant coach, and I figured it would be a good stepping stone for a young coaching career. My first pro gig."

In the season of abundance, Many Hands Resource Centre is asking, “Why not share?”  

As the Pembina Valley approaches harvest season, Many Hands, an organization that runs a food bank in Morden in addition to other services, is accepting donations of fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden.