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On July 4th, members of the Morden Police Service were dispatched to Lake Minnewasta to handle a situation that involved individuals camping in the area without paying for a site. 

Raised suspicions 

Inspector Sean Aune of the service said that once located, the two campers, a male and a female, were “a little hesitant” to cooperate with police. 

As five former Canadian world junior hockey players await a ruling in their sexual assault trial, legal experts say videos shown in court of the complainant saying she was OK with what had happened highlight a broader misunderstanding of consent and sexual assault law in Canada.

Two cellphone videos in which the woman says she’s “OK with this” and that “it was all consensual” were presented as evidence during the trial of Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote.

Several Conservative MPs are criticizing the Crown's approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the Freedom Convoy protests, with the party's deputy leader calling it an act of "political vengeance."

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief in April for their roles in organizing the demonstration, which blockaded streets around Parliament Hill for more than three weeks in early 2022.

Barber was also convicted of counselling others to disobey a court order.

Monday, July 21st at 8:05pm - all Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have ended for the Red River Valley and Southeastern Manitoba 

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Monday, July 21st at 7:35pm - At 735pm Monday night (July 21st), Environment Canada ended the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the R.M. of Macdonald.

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for the R.M. of Morris, with heavy rain, large hail and strong winds the main storm risks according to Environment Canada. 

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The RCU Aquatic Centre in Winkler is inviting families, kids, and adults of all ages to join them for 'Swim Smart' Day this Wednesday, July 23rd, for an afternoon focused on both water safety education and fun activities. 

Lifeguards lead the fun 

Dean Klassen with the RCU Aquatic Centre called the event a chance to educate people in a fun, low-stakes way.  

The Manitoba Stampede kicked off last weekend in Morris to a great turnout, with attendees from all throughout Manitoba and North America coming not only for the stampede, but also for the entertainment and activities the stampede boasted.  

It was a day filled with joy, laughter, and reflection at Homestead South in Morden, as Vi Schroeder celebrated her 102nd birthday on July 18th. Surrounded by staff, friends, and her son Larry, the milestone was honoured with stories, music, and shared memories.

When asked what it feels like to be 102, Schroeder responded with her characteristic warmth: “It’s wonderful actually.”

The ongoing fire situation in Manitoba, resulted in the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Agriculture Ministers meeting virtually last week.

They discussed a number of issues, from the weather impacts to international trade, improving interprovincial trade opportunities, and enhancements to AgriStability.

For the 2025 program year only, they agreed to increase the AgriStability compensation rate from 80 per cent to 90 per cent and increased the maximum payment limit from $3 million to $6 million. 

Funeral For: John Giesbrecht
Funeral Date: July 24, 2025 
John Giesbrecht, 91, of Winnipeg formerly of Blumenfeld passed away Sunday, July 13th at Poseidon Long-Term Care Home. He is survived by his wife Marlene, 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife and all 22 of his siblings. 
A funeral service for John Giesbrecht will be held Thursday, 11am at Bethel Mennonite Church with Burial at Chapel Lawn Cemetery. 
Public viewing will be at Bethel Mennonite Church, Thursday, July 24th at 10am. 

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