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On May 5, Winkler police responded to a report of an unknown man inside a garage at a residence on Main Street South. The suspect fled on foot before officers arrived but was quickly located near the intersection of Pembina Avenue and 2nd Street. 

Police arrested the man for Break and Enter and noted he was highly intoxicated at the time. However, the homeowner chose not to press charges. The suspect was released once sober and issued a $672 ticket for Trespassing. 

Local equipment dealer A.R.K. New Tech is rolling out the orange carpet for the community with a “Ride and Drive” test drive event this Tuesday, May 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Morden location, situated conveniently between Morden and Winkler.

This hands-on experience is open to everyone — from farmers and acreage owners to lawn care enthusiasts — and includes a free BBQ lunch at noon, test drives of Kubota tractors, mowers, and side-by-sides, and exclusive event-day discounts.

A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern

Whether people throw steaks or hot dogs on the barbecue this summer could reflect how they feel about their food spending.

A new report from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University found increasing anxiety about food affordability compared to last fall.

Deferred grazing, a practice that involves delaying livestock grazing until after key growing seasons, is a valuable strategy for preserving and enhancing native prairie ecosystems. Unlike continuous or early-season grazing, deferred grazing allows native grasses and forbs the opportunity to complete their life cycles, set seed, and recover from previous disturbances. This approach brings a range of environmental, ecological, and even economic benefits that support both sustainable ranching and grassland conservation. 

The blaze on April 29th that would go on to claim the building that housed Quality Inn and Suites and Smitty’s Restaurant and Lounge has significantly affected the lives of staff and the community. 

Angelina Fehr, the owner/general manager of Smitty's, says that as the event was unfolding, it was difficult to tell how severe the situation was.

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

With producer and policy interest in regenerative agriculture growing across Canada, policymakers and industry leaders are debating how to standardize the concept without undermining its core principles or grassroots appeal.

Questions around standardization and regulation were front and centre during an April 30 webinar hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Alberta's latest crop report shows seeding of major crops is significantly ahead of historical averages. Manglai, product coordinator with Alberta Financial Services Corporation, who helps compile the report, says seeding is now at 47 per cent, well above the five-year average of 26 per cent and the ten-year average of 29 per cent.

Breaking down the regional analysis, the South region leads with 76 per cent of seeding completed, followed by the Central region at 51 per cent  the Northeast at 37 per cent, the Northwest at 29 per cent, and the Peace region at 27 per cent.

The Manitoba government has announced a $1 million partnership to enhance veterinary care services in northern and remote communities, which will include mobile spay and neuter services. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostitsyn emphasized that this funding is a step in the right direction to ensure every animal receives timely and compassionate care.

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:  Bernhard Penner 
Funeral Date: May 22, 2025 
Bernhard Penner, 89, of Winkler formerly of the Rosefarm District, passed away Saturday, May 17th at his residence. He is survived by 3 daughters, 1 sister, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Minnie, 1 daughter in infancy and 1 granddaughter in infancy. 
The celebration of life for Bernhard Penner will be held Thursday, May 22nd at 11am at Winkler EMMC with burial prior to the service at Rosefarm Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Red Rock Bible Camp.