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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.

An early-morning assault in Winkler resulted in charges against three male suspects. 

At approximately 1:26 am on June 15th, Winkler police responded to a 911 call from the area of Harmony Lane. “They were reporting that a male was being assaulted and a female could be heard screaming in the background,” said Police Chief Ryan Hunt. 

Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that passengers at American airports no longer need to remove their shoes because officials have found other ways to keep travellers safe.

Canada does not require passengers flying domestically or to non-U.S. destinations to take off their shoes for screening, unless a security officer decides it's necessary.

Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin and Minnesota said their constituents are coping with suffocating smoke from Canadian wildfires.

One of the oldest and most beloved fairs in Western Canada is back and better than ever! The Carman Country Fair runs this weekend (July 10–12), kicking off summer in the Pembina Valley with a full weekend of agriculture, entertainment, and high-octane fun for all ages. “This is the 145th Carman Country Fair,” said Elaine Owen with the Dufferin Agricultural Society. “Very few fairs have been around that long, and even fewer keep reinventing themselves like this one.”

Shortly after 12 pm this afternoon, PembinaValleyOnline staff were made aware that roughly 2 km south of Winkler via Hwy 32, near the intersection with Road 10 N, a large object resembling an RV had fallen off a trailer onto the highway.  

According to Winkler Fire Department Deputy Chief Gary Reimer, lanes will be closed for several hours as crews set about clearing the road, and they encourage those travelling on Hwy 32 to consider alternate routes. 

As recent thunderstorms rolled through southern Manitoba, local storm chaser and photographer Joey Siemens shares his passion for photographing extreme weather and the landscapes of the Pembina Valley.

Altona Police Service is warning drivers about the potentially fatal consequences of speeding.

The message comes after officers stopped multiple vehicles this past weekend for travelling over the posted speed limit.

One ticket was issued, along with a serious offence notice, to a driver going 162 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. In a second incident, the driver was issued a ticket and serious offence notice for a MPI driver's license review when the vehicle was clocked at 153km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

It was one of the best attended Farmer Appreciation Lunches we’ve hosted in quite some time. Just over 500 people joined CFAM Radio 950, Country88 and Eagle 93.5 in Winkler Tuesday inside and absolutely packed Meridian Exhibition Centre.

Funeral For:  Ruth Duester
Funeral Date: July 11, 2025 
Ruth Duester, 86, of Winnipeg formerly of Poland, passed away Saturday, July 5th at Riverview Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Erwin, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 1 sister, 2 sisters-in-law and their families. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 brother-in-law. 
The funeral service for Ruth Duester will be held Friday, July 11th at 11am at North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, 1315 Gateway Road, with burial at Glen Eden Cemetery in West St. Paul.