Help make Plum Fest happen: Volunteer opportunities available
The annual Plum Fest in Plum Coulee is preparing to welcome crowds once again this summer, and organizers are calling on volunteers to help make the festival possible.
The festival, which draws hundreds to Plum Coulee each year, is entirely volunteer run. “Everybody comes together, gives a little bit of time, and makes the festival happen for the weekend,” says Erica Dyck, who currently serves as the festival committee chair.
Win a 50” Samsung TV This Canada Day long weekend
It’s Canada Day long weekend—and we’re turning up the volume on the fun AND the prizes, with the Morden Home Hardware Rockin' Summer WINNING WEEKEND!
From Saturday June 28th through Tuesday, July 1st, we’re celebrating with a Canada Day Weekend Blitz—and that means you can enter as many times as you want for your shot at an incredible prize:
A 50” Samsung Crystal UHD TV, courtesy of My AutoGlass
PLUS—a Golden Ticket to the Rockin’ Summer Grand Finale at Morden Home Hardware!
Drum recital turns up the volume and the fun at Bethel Heritage Park in Winkler
Drumsticks were flying and spirits were high as 36 students of local drum instructor Mike Hiebert took the stage at the annual Groovehound Studio drum recital, held at Bethel Heritage Park in Winkler. With more than 40 students in his studio, Hiebert says the evening is a celebration of energy, creativity, and musical growth—not formalities.
Winkler bull rider gearing up for this weekend’s Miami Fair & Rodeo
Winkler’s Aidan Harder is preparing to face off with a bull—and a crowd—this weekend at the Miami Fair & Rodeo, as part of the Heartland Rodeo Association circuit. While relatively new to the sport, Harder has already built a strong foundation and a clear goal: earning his first championship belt buckle.
Sawatzky’s Furniture & Appliances unveils stunning appliance showroom transformation and kitchen giveaway event
Visitors to Sawatzky’s Furniture & Appliances in Winkler are in for a big surprise. Owner Layal Jadhav shares that it’s a complete reimagining of the appliance department.
“Brand new, exciting, beautifully curated kitchens”
“We've transformed our entire appliance department. We've done brand new kitchens, we've added new product to the floor, we've expanded,” Jadhav says. “So absolutely brand new, exciting, beautifully curated kitchens.”
British beats and drumsticks: Mike Hiebert’s students set to rock Winkler in annual recital
The beat returns to Winkler's Bethel Heritage Park as Mike Hiebert, local drumming instructor and long-time musician prepares to showcase the talents of 36 young musicians in a British-themed recital on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 PM.
Children’s Camps International hosts Winkler ball tournament with $60K fundraising goal
After a successful return last year, the Children’s Camps International (CCI) Ball Tournament is gearing up once again — and organizers are looking to expand. Steve Wiebe, who helps coordinate the event, says they’re hoping to double the number of teams that participated in 2024.
"The Color" turns up the pulse in their new single, ‘Heartbeat’
The journey of The Color, a prominent band hailing from Winkler, Manitoba, has been nothing short of inspiring. For years, they’ve captivated audiences not only with their distinctive sound but with their deep-rooted connection to faith, their families, and community. From humble beginnings to securing Juno Awards and chart-topping hits, the band’s evolution reflects their commitment to both their music and their message.
“Bubba Sucks at Fishing” friendly sign prank reels in $2K for kids
A roadside jab at Winkler's Steve “Bubba” Peters has turned into a catch of the day—nearly $2,000 raised to buy fishing gear for kids.
It all started when a now-infamous sign popped up: “Bubba Sucks at Fishing.” Then came two more. Instead of getting riled up, Peters leaned in.
“I said for every like and share on my Facebook page, I’d donate a dollar to get fishing gear for a local kid,” he said. “Two of my buddies said they’d match.”
Win a circular saw from MacMor this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner — and if there’s one thing we know, it’s that dads love practical gifts. We’re talking tools over ties, gadgets over goofy mugs. In fact, 3 out of 4 dads say they’d take something useful over something decorative any day.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with MacMor Industries in Winkler for a Father’s Day celebration that hits all the right notes (and power tool settings).