PembinaValley

Plant 2025 is well underway across the prairies and generally ahead of the seasonal averages.

Canada's Outlook for Principal Field Crops came out yesterday.

Some of the highlights for the 2025-26 growing season:

As farmers continue their seeding operations, the latest crop report brings a mix of optimism and caution. 

Crop Extension Specialist Tyce Masich says at this point 72 per cent of the provincial crop is now planted; that's an increase of 23 per cent from last week. 

He notes it's a smaller increase than the week before, largely due to rain delays in parts of the south and east regions of the province. 

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.

Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.

Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.

The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.

The Winkler Fire Department was dispatched to a dumpster fire on Southgate Drive Tuesday evening at approximately 8:32 p.m.

Fire crews quickly brought the fire under control, and it was fully extinguished without damage to any nearby properties. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Funeral For:  Annie Plett 
Funeral Date: May 24, 2025 
Annie Plett, 84, of Winnipeg passed away Saturday, May 17th at her residence. She is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, 2 sisters, 1 sister-in-law and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, 4 brothers-in-law and 1 sister-in-law. 
The funeral service for Annie Plett will be held Saturday, May 24th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Operation Smile Canada. 

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (6-6) erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the third inning en route to an 11-6 victory over the Milwaukee Milkmen (4-6) on a pleasant Wednesday evening at Blue Cross Park. The win marks the Goldeyes’ third straight, bringing them back to .500 on the season.
 
Milwaukee opened the scoring early, as Micker Adolfo delivered run-scoring single in the top of the first to give the visitors a 1-0 edge. Winnipeg responded in the bottom of the second when Gustavo Sosa lined a single up the middle to score Tanner O’Tremba and tie the game at 1-1.

Students from Ecole West Park School fanned out across Altona Wednesday afternoon for the 35th annual Clean-A-Thon in support of Blue Sky Opportunities. It is win-win-win partnership, because students raise pledges ahead of time for the organization which supports adults with intellectual disability, then go out and clean up the town picking up trash and debris, plus they have a chance to win prizes.

The event was supposed to happen last Friday, but was postponed due to the rainy, windy and wet weather.

Evacuees from Woodridge are back home now—and for one resident, the realization of what could have been hits hard.

"All the homes in our town had been spared, and our town had been spared. But speaking with the firefighters, they said it was the closest call they have ever had," says Cheryl Wilson-Janz. "If the winds and rain hadn't come, then they think they probably would have lost the town within the hour."

Wilson-Janz, who is a member of the Woodridge Community Club, says when the town was ordered to evacuate, it was extremely difficult.

With provincials right around the corner, track and field coach Scott Bell says the kids are ready to put on a show and he can't wait to see them represent their schools and community. 

The annual Boundary Trails Health Centre plant sale being held Thursday (May 22) is more than a fundraiser. Did you know it’s a testament to a longstanding and deeply valued relationship with local Hutterite colonies? 

Judy Stambuski, a dedicated volunteer, has helped lead the initiative for nearly 23 years. At the heart of her efforts is a collaboration rooted in trust, friendship, and a shared passion for beautifying the hospital grounds.