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The Manitoba government is creating an all-party committee to explore the future of local journalism.

Premier Wab Kinew says by studying the matter, the goal is to figure out how the province can support local media, adding he believes having a good media environment is essential for our democracy.

Farmers and landowners across the province are being encouraged to apply for the Prairie Watersheds Climate Program being led by the Manitoba Association of Watersheds, but being delivered across Manitoba by individual watersheds.

It's been quite the start for both the U17 and U14 Morden Eagles soccer programs and manager Tania Sigurdson is thrilled for what's already happened and for what is still to come. 

"We're one week in," an excited Sigurdson explains. "Our U17 Morden Eagles team has had two games, while the U14 Eagles have also had two games. We've won all of them and have no goals scored against us. For an opening week, we're pretty thrilled."

This year, Days Inn & Suites in Winkler is the only location in Manitoba to receive an award from the hotel chain.  

The honour goes to Jon Maclam — he won the 2024 General Manager of the Year Award.  

For him, it’s a meaningful recognition.  

The Winkler Senior Centre is kicking off a new series this month focused on helping older adults navigate the increasingly complex world of online safety. The five-part computer security course begins May 21 and is designed to equip seniors with the tools they need to recognize scams and use technology with confidence. 

While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want the country end up with a two-party system.

The poll of over 1,600 Canadians, conducted by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies between May 1 and 3, suggests only 21 per cent of Canadians think the country would be better off with a system where two parties dominate the political landscape.

Students from École Morden Middle School are taking to the stage this week with their production of Finding Nemo Jr., a musical based on the hit 2003 film. The show will be held on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15, at the Access Event Centre in Morden. Performances begin at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $10 and are available now at the École Morden Middle School office or at the door. 

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) of Manitoba will not be authorizing charges against an RCMP member involved in a shooting near Sanford last fall.
    
Police were called to a home in the R.M. of MacDonald in the evening of September 24th where it was reported that a man was assaulting a woman and burning vehicles on the property. However, the man fled before officers arrived.
    

Last week, there was a flurry of icing smiles by the tray for Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Week, which was a resounding success thanks to the community.  

Funeral For:  Margaret Rose Germain 
Funeral Date: Private 
Margaret Rose Germain, 83, of St. Malo passed away Wednesday, May 7th at DeSalaberry District Health Centre. She is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Ken. 
Cremation has taken place. 
Private family ash interment for Margaret Rose Germain will be held at a later date. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.