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More daytime high records were set Tuesday during the final day of the unusual heat wave which has baked Southern Manitoba since Sunday. 

"With Environment Canada ending the Heat Warnings for the region, yesterday's record setters mark an end to three consecutive days of extremely hot, dry and windy conditions," noted CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "When we look back on this stretch of three days, it will be historical for not only just how warm it was, but also the fact it stayed that warm for that long this early in the season."

A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. 

UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends.

It blames bullying in particular for a drop in life satisfaction reported by 15-year-olds, down three percentage points to 76 per cent since 2018.

Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.

While some were prominent figures in former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government — including Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, Chrystia Freeland and François-Philippe Champagne — Carney froze out other prominent members of his predecessor's team.

Carney named 28 full ministers to his cabinet, which will meet for the first time on Wednesday.

The Town of Altona is embarking on a project it says will further push it towards climate resiliency.

Council will use a $15,000 grant, under the province's Climate Action Plan, to create a climate risk assessment and adaptation plan for the community.

The work will be divided in two phases. 

Phase 1, explained Mayor Harv Schroeder, is the assessment. It will establish context, identify risks, assess, compare and rank those risks and then identify risk mitigation and adaptation measures

Two motorists were temporarily pulled off the road by Morden police officers this past week after they blew warnings on the Roadside Screening Device.
    
The first fell subject to the test after police spotted an open beer can next to the driver, in their cup holder, during a traffic stop.
    
The second provided a sample after officers smelled liquor coming from their breath, also during a traffic stop.
    
Each driver was issued a 72-hour driving suspension, their vehicles impounded for 3 days and fined $400.

The Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition is still two months away, coming up July 18th to 20th, but Morris Mayor Scott Crick is encouraging us to get our rodeo tickets now to avoid disappointment that weekend.

After a lot of hard work, the U14 Morden Eagles are ready to take off and keep fostering the love of soccer in young athletes.

Eagles assistant coach Jen Martens is looking forward to being back outside on the field although it depends on Mother Natures mood. "I like the space to run," she says with a chuckle. "But, dealing with the wind and weather is never as fun when you're used to being inside. It's good to get outside, though."

At Winkler MCC Thrift, it’s more than just shelves of gently used treasures—it’s a place where community, generosity, and unexpected stories intersect every day. Longtime volunteer Al Ens has seen it all, from a group of young hockey fans seeking white wedding dresses for a Winnipeg Jets Whiteout celebration, to rare finds that do very well in the silent auction. Through it all, one thing remains constant: the heart of the operation is people—those who give, shop, and volunteer.

For two decades, Brew N’ Sip has been a cornerstone of the Morden community, providing all the supplies necessary to unlock one’s inner vintner or brewmaster.

Beer or wine?

Stepping into Brew N’ Sip’s store is like entering a haven for crafting your own beverages, a tradition that owner Gordon Maddock has proudly upheld since taking over from Terry Gibson in 1999.

“We supply customers with wine and beer making kits and all the equipment that you need to make your own wine at home, or we can do it for you at our store,” Gordon says.

The Winnipeg Jets find themselves on the brink of elimination after a 3–1 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Despite another strong start and a solid performance through much of the game, Winnipeg was once again stymied by Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger and undone by a Mikael Granlund hat trick. With the loss, the Jets now trail 3–1 in the best-of-seven series.

The series shifts back to Winnipeg for Game 5 on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. CDT.