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The pace of auto theft is dropping in Canada thanks to collective efforts to crack down on thieves, says an industry group focused on insurance fraud and crime.

Équité Association said in a report released Monday that the number of vehicles reported stolen nationally dropped 19.1 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Just over 23,000 vehicles were reported stolen in the first six months of the year in Canada, the report said.

After the eastern portion of the area, near the U.S. border, missed accumulating rainfall on Sunday, that wasn't the case on Monday when a second system essentially moved west to east along the international border bringing a round of precipitation starting in the morning and lasting into the afternoon before exiting the area.

The move to accept Australian shipments comes as China conducts an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers could soon be facing stiff competition in their top seed market.

Reuters is reporting that Australia is close to finalizing an agreement that will reopen the Chinese market to canola shipments from Down Under.

The world’s second-largest canola exporter has been shut out of the largest import market since 2020 due to phytosanitary requirements aimed at preventing the spread of blackleg disease.

This year’s show saw three clear days for attendees to see equipment, livestock and the latest in technology

Ag In Motion 2025 organizers are pleased with this year’s attendance.

"We’re very pleased with attendance, response from exhibitors and the overall tone of the show this year," said Rob O’Connor, Ag In Motion show director.

Winkler Police Service and Winkler Fire and Rescue have responded to a motor vehicle accident in the southbound lane on 1st Street near the intersections of North Railway and Cargill Road.

For a period of time, traffic was slowed down with detours in place as the street was cleared, but as of 1:15 p.m., PVOL reporters say the area is clear and drivable.  

Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes:

Hot weather and large crowds helped make Altona's 60th annual Manitoba Sunflower Festival this past weekend a huge success.

"It's been a great weekend," said Sandra Klassen, chair of the planning committee. 

Manitoba’s 44th Annual Cripple Creek music festival filled the base of the Pembina Hills with the tunes of bluegrass performers both local and national on Sunday, July 27th. The festival is held on Road 27 West, just north of Tinker Creek, and brings in attendees from all throughout North America for its unique sound and location.  

Board secretary treasurer Art Wiebe spent the day organizing performers and meal tickets but stopped to chat about what makes the festival special to him.  

You can call in to ask host Carla Hrycyna all of your gardening questions live every Saturday morning starting at 9:15am: 1-800-374-3315

Funeral For:  Eleanor Orchard 
Funeral Date: July 30, 2025 
Eleanor Orchard, 94, of Carman passed away Saturday, July 26th at Carman Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her children Bryan (Crystal), Bruce (Colleen), Wayne (Kyla); grandchildren, Austin, Liam, Ryan, Sierra, Alexander & Isabella; nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Fred, daughter Carol, parents Fred & Kay Gibson, sister Lillian & Bill Hildebrand, parents in law Clarence & Isabel Orchard, sisters in law Marjorie and Shirley & Archie Liable.