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It was an incredible tournament for the U13 AA Central Charge Purple squad, and after a hard fought, emotional bronze medal game, the group came home with a medal, as well as many memories. 

The City of Winkler has confirmed that a section of Victoria Street will be closed starting Wednesday morning, July 30th, as crews begin roadwork. 

The closure affects Victoria Street from 1st Street to George Avenue, with work including full road surface removal, repacking of the base, and a fresh asphalt resurfacing. 

If you spot a group of kids darting around Winkler's Bethel Heritage Park with papers in hand and eyes peeled to the grass, don’t be alarmed, they're not lost, they’re just on a Color Hunt. This playful workshop is part of the South Central Regional Library’s "Bookland Explorer's" program in Winkler, and it’s got kids searching for every colour of the rainbow... with chocolate coins and grand prizes waiting at the end.

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.