Dr. John Neufeld celebrating ten years with Back to the Bible Canada

It's been ten years since Dr. John Neufeld joined Back to the Bible Canada as the organization’s Bible teacher. This coming Saturday night, in celebration of the anniversary, the ministry will be hosting a special celebratory event at Winkler EMMC.

Neufeld says he now "sees God" in the opportunity to join the group ten years ago, but at the time it felt accidental. When the call came, he was teaching at a Bible college in Germany while taking a break after 35 years of pastoral ministry.

Back-to-back close calls spark police reminder to drive safe

We are being encouraged to practice safe driving habits at all times.
    
The message comes after Altona police officers responded to two incidents on Saturday where they say drivers failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. In fact, both incidents happened at the same location, at the intersection of 2nd St. NE and Centre Ave. East, right in front of the police station. Exacerbating things even further, police say the second incident happened about two minutes after officers cleared the intersection of the first.

Senior Climatologist says summer will be hotter than normal with a wet June

If you have enjoyed the heat in May, you are in for a treat this summer. The Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada has released his summer weather outlook and says the month of May is a sign of things to come.

Weather forecasters use the meteorological calendar, which means summer starts on June 1st and ends on August 31st. David Phillips is forecasting those three months to be warmer than normal for the entire province of Manitoba. He notes each of those three months is expected to be warmer. 

Hooked on helping: Fish with a cause for Adult and Teen Challenge

Steve Chaboyer from Adult and Teen Challenge is encouraging Pembina Valley residents to grab a fishing rod and make a difference in the 2025 North American Fishing Challenge, a unique, app-based fishing tournament happening on June 14. 

“I work the Pembina Valley Office in Winkler,” Chaboyer explained. Though not a seasoned fisherman himself, “I try to be... I go fishing and I sometimes catch,” he said, eager to hit the water with a friend as part of a growing group of local fundraisers. 

Winkler shelter ready and waiting as province prioritizes hotels for evacuees

As wildfires continue to displace thousands across northern Manitoba, the City of Winkler remains on standby, prepared, but so far unused. Despite converting the Meridian Exhibition Centre into a full-scale evacuation shelter in recent days, no evacuees have yet arrived. 

Wendy Klassen, assistant city manager for Winkler, says the city has not received an official directive to receive evacuees and remains in a holding pattern. 

Liberal government legislation to further tighten Canada-U.S. border expected today

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security.

The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada's borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to help them stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and its precursors.

The government also said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export to prevent the movement of illegal and stolen products, including cars.

Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.

"The Canadian government is engaging with its Chinese counterparts at the ministerial level and we'll continue those discussions," Carney told reporters after meeting with premiers in Saskatoon.

"They're a top priority for us." 

The commitment came in a statement after the meeting and it says premiers want Canada's trading relationship with China to improve. 

Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before summer

Manitoba politicians reached a deal to speed passage of a free trade bill Monday, hours before the legislature was to break for the summer. More than 30 other bills were also set to be approved on the last day of the spring sitting.

The trade bill, based on a deal with Ontario, would remove trade and labour barriers for some goods and services between Manitoba and other jurisdictions that pass similar laws. Other provinces have recently joined the effort, as part of a national plan to boost the economy and respond to tariffs imposed by the United States.