Jayme Giesbrecht

The 2024 Charity Classic hockey game, featuring the Winkler Flyers against the Winkler Fire Department, is set to take place on November 24th at the Icon Arena. This annual tradition brings out the best in the community, blending spirited competition and charity for a worthy cause, with proceeds going to the Winkler and District Christmas Cheer Board.

November is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about essential money-management skills across Canada. Through programs like "Each One, Teach One" (EOTO), local financial experts are helping individuals and families gain the knowledge they need to manage their finances confidently. These workshops, offered throughout Manitoba, provide free, practical guidance on budgeting, saving, and financial planning, and are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Local pizza celebration returns

Explore Morden Winkler’s much-anticipated Pizza Week is back, inviting residents to indulge in a range of unique and delicious pizza creations from November 4-9. Hosted by Explore Morden Winkler, Pizza Week showcases local restaurants, inviting them to present creative and flavorful pizzas for locals and visitors alike.

We welcomed Peter Loewen and Karina Bueckert, representatives from Explore Morden Winkler, on-air to discuss this year’s Pizza Week and why it remains such a cherished local event.

The Boundary Trails Health Center Foundation has launched its highly anticipated Winter 50/50 raffle, which went live at 9 AM, Friday, November 1st. The foundation, which has seen incredible success over five years of winter 50/50 events, hopes to surpass last year’s prize of $71,000 for one lucky winner — setting an ambitious goal of reaching a $100,000 payout this time around.

The atmosphere at Salem Home in Winkler was alive with creativity and community spirit this morning as we hosted a live broadcast from the annual Pumpkin Decorating Fair. With beautifully decorated pumpkins on display, the event promises a delightful afternoon of festivities culminating in the award ceremony for the coveted Golden Pumpkin Trophy.

A big round of applause to everyone who entered this year’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest. From charming characters to spooky scenes, each pumpkin was bursting with creativity, making it nearly impossible to choose the winners. Every entry showcased such amazing talent and Halloween spirit.

Our thanks to Carman Elementary School for having us to celebrate Classroom of the Month! A special shout-out to Miss Caldwell's Kindergarten class — you all made our visit unforgettable.

We had a great time with the students, and it was so special to see the excitement on their faces as they received their gifts from our fantastic sponsors:

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre

Aspire Dental Centre

McDonald's

A&W

PiQ Potential

Independent consultant speaks on internet safety

Val Caldwell, an independent consultant from Hamiota, has been traveling across Manitoba and Saskatchewan to educate schools and communities on the critical topic of internet safety and child protection. Val, who speaks to young people about online dangers, shared, “My main focus is to speak to as many kids as I can to try and keep as many kids as I can safe.”

On Sunday, October 27th, the Salem Foundation hosted its annual Faspa Fellowship & Song event, bringing together community members for an afternoon filled with fellowship, music, and tradition. The event continues to be a highly anticipated gathering, with attendees embracing Salem Home’s long-standing Mennonite roots in fellowship and song.

Calling all pumpkin Picassos! Halloween is around the corner, and Pembina Valley Online’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest is the perfect way to show off your spooky, stylish, or downright hilarious pumpkin creations. Whether you’re carving, painting, or bedazzling your pumpkin masterpiece, this contest has a category for everyone—plus, winners take home an epic treat bag filled with goodies.