Newcomers and neighbours are the focus of the 2025 ‘Faces of Winkler’ exhibit at the Winkler Arts + Culture
Winkler Arts + Culture’s annual Faces of Winkler exhibit is back for another summer, this time focused on the people who’ve made Winkler their home.
This year’s faces
Past versions of the exhibit typically featured long-standing community members — teachers, volunteers, city staff — people who were widely recognized for their contributions. This year, the gallery wanted to take a different approach.
If it’s made of metal, Kel’s Custom Welding can weld it
Got a metal problem? Like the title says, Kel’s Custom Welding can probably fix it.
If there’s one thing you need to know about Kel Rempel and the team, it’s that they can weld anything.
Cracked exhaust pipe on your bike? Rusted tractor bucket? A broken necklace?
They can – and will – fix it.
Kel’s Custom Welding owner, Kel Rempel, has nearly 35 years of welding experience. Rempel and his wife, Eva, started the business together 20 years ago, with three of their sons and a daughter joining the team over the years.
Legacy of ‘cars and community’ continues with third Danny Berg Show N’ Shine
Three years ago, in the wake of a significant loss, a group of friends decided to honour their late loved one with something he appreciated a great deal — cars.
Through this, the Danny Berg Show N’ Shine was born.
“[Danny] had a love for cars and community, and we thought, ‘Let's continue that and put on this Show N’ Shine,’” said Josiah Warkentin, one of the organizers of the car show.
Orrin Fehr talks love of the game, player of the month, and hitting a home run
It's been a special season for U13 AAA South Central Cubs star Orrin Fehr, who was named Player of the Month earlier this year, hit a career first home run and has loved every minute of life on the diamond.
"My dad got me into it," Fehr says about how he got into the sport. "Like most dads, he played with me since I was really young. Once I could swing a bat and catch a ball, I went to tee ball."
Environment Canada warns of damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain as cold front moves through Southern Manitoba
Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Rural Municipality of Stanley, including the communities of Winkler and Morden. The alert was issued at 2:07 PM Thursday afternoon, as forecasters track a cold front expected to sweep through the region later today.
Manitoba renews provincewide emergency order as wildfires rage, forcing thousands out
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew again declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday, as renewed wildfires forced thousands out of their homes, some for the second time in weeks.
Kinew said the order, the second since late May, is critical to rally resources.
"We're going to be asking Manitobans to be helping out in a number of ways," Kinew told a news conference.
"We want to underscore just how serious this wildfire season is."
Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries after collision at Highway 3 and Buhler Drive
A 63-year-old Winkler man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Morden Wednesday evening.
According to the Morden Police Service, the crash occurred at approximately 6:27 pm on July 9th at the intersection of Highway 3 and Buhler Drive. Emergency crews from the Morden Police, Morden Fire, and EMS responded to the scene.
Rodney Funk
Funeral For: Rodney Funk
Funeral Date: July 14, 2025
Rodney Funk, 82, of Horndean-Rosenheim area passed away Monday, July 7th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Charlene, 1 sister, 1 brother, his mother-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, and their families.
The funeral service for Rodney Funk will be held Monday, July 14th at 2pm at South Park Mennonite Brethren Church, Altona with burial at Rosenheim Cemetery.
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Sunday, July 13th from 1 to 9pm and at the church prior to the service.
Diane Wiens
Funeral For: Diane Wiens
Funeral Date: July 16, 2023
Diane Wiens, 75, of Gardenton passed away Wednesday, July 9th at Bethesda Hospital. She is survived by her husband Dave, 3 daughters, 1 son, and their families.
A memorial service for Diane Wiens will be held Wednesday, July 16th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel.
A come and go celebration of life will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Tuesday, July 15th from 7 to 9pm.
Katharina Dyck nee Funk
Funeral For: Katharina Dyck nee Funk
Funeral Date: July 23, 2025
Katharina Dyck nee Funk, 96, of Niverville passed away Thursday, July 3rd at Heritage Personal Care Home. She is survived by 2 daughters, 4 sons, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Isaac, 1 sister and 5 brothers.
A memorial service for Katharina Dyck nee Funk will be held Wednesday, July 23rd at 3pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at a later date.
Donations may be made to Niverville Foundation for the Handivan.