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Western School Division took time to focus on mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week. A variety of activities and learning opportunities took place across the division.  

On Wednesday, Comedian and Mental Health Speaker Big Daddy Tazz spoke to students from grades 5-10 in three different segments: 5/6, 7/8, 9/10. 

“He loves things out in nature, so he will see a bird and just be obsessed with following it and watching it and trying to chase it. It's one of those things that we see all day, every day and we don't really think about, but kids — everything is new to them.” 

This is what Fallon Tanguay, a Morden mother of one with another on the way, says about her two-and-a-half-year-old son.  

A truck full of frozen fries turned into something much more meaningful this week in Winkler, as residents were reminded that kindness can be contagious.

On Tuesday afternoon, the parking lot at Central Station and the Winkler Food Cupboard was buzzing — not with the usual hustle and bustle, but with a steady stream of cars driving through to pick up two free bags of frozen fries. The catch? One bag was for you, and the other was for you to give away.

The country's first Heat Warnings of the year were issued Saturday afternoon, and they were for parts of Southern Manitoba including the Red River Valley and Southeastern Manitoba, and as far west as the Killarney region.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (1-1) won their first game of the 2025 season Friday evening with a 6-4 decision over the Cleburne Railroaders at La Moderna Field.
 
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Motherhood means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.  

From those who have dreamed of it from as early as they can remember to those who found themselves in the position through a change of heart or one of life's curveballs, the role is rewarding, difficult, surprising, and wonderful.  

Put simply, the road of motherhood has many possibilities, and none of them are easy. 

Rhineland CARE is dedicated to helping seniors achieve a more independent lifestyle. Their team provides a wide range of personalized services tailored to the unique needs of each individual, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of seniors and their families and you can support them on Monday (May 12th) with their pulled pork fundraiser!

Funeral For:  Gertrude Trudy Heide 
Funeral Date: May 29, 2025 
Gertrude Trudy Heide, 94, of Beaumont, Alberta formerly of Edmonton, passed away April 23rd. She is survived by 4 sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Peter H. Heide, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. 
The celebration of life for Gertrude Trudy Heide will be held Thursday, May 29th at Red Willow Community Church, St. Albert, Alberta. 
Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Service, Edmonton. 

Indigenous groups in Canada say they want to see Pope Leo XIV continue the reconciliation work started by his predecessor, the late Pope Francis.

Francis was recognized as an ally of Canada's Indigenous Peoples and was known for advancing reconciliation efforts and apologizing — both in the Vatican and in Canada — for the Catholic Church's role in widespread abuses at residential schools.

His visit to Canada in 2022 was described as a "penitential pilgrimage" as Francis insisted on meeting with Indigenous survivors of residential schools and hearing their stories.

Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and Rogers Sugar have reached a new 5-year agreement.

The new supply agreement was announced in a press release on Friday.

Roger's Taber location is the only sugar beet processing facility in Canada. Established almost 75 years ago, the Taber facility is supported by approximately 200 Southern Alberta farm families, which supply the refinery with sugar beets. 

According to the ASBG website, those farms harvest about 900,000 tonnes of sugar beets annually, which are turned into 125,000 tonnes of sugar or nearly 2 million cups!