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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.  

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 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.

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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."

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Tony Nikkel has always loved competing, and that heart, determination and passion has led him to become quite the powerlifter and he'll be part of Team Canada heading to the Cayman Islands in August.

This Saturday, July 12, dozens of vintage tractors will rumble through Winkler and Morden as part of the 18th Annual Eden Foundation Tractor Trek, a unique blend of rural heritage, scenic roads, and heartfelt community support for mental health services.

This year marks a special milestone for the beloved fundraiser. For the first time, the event will begin on the grounds of Eden Mental Health Centre at 1500 Pembina Avenue, a meaningful location for both the event and the cause it supports.