Jayme Giesbrecht

Chef Kevin Funk joined us for a lighthearted battle of pies, comparing his family's beloved pumpkin pie recipe to a store-bought version. With Thanksgiving weekend at hand, we wanted to see if home-baked love could beat mass production.

Funk's pie, featuring chiffon filling and crust recipes passed down from both his grandmothers, brought nostalgia and elegance to the table. "My grandma Thiessen did the crust, and my grandma Funk had the chiffon interior," he revealed, adding that his mom now makes the pie.

Prairie Soundscape's pub choir coming to Morden

Prairie Soundscape Choir is introducing a new and exciting experience to Morden—Pub Choir! Representatives Daniel Klauke and Heidi Friesen shared, "It's a very casual event. Anyone is welcome to come. We'll teach a song in four-part harmony, and by the end, we'll all sing together and create some beautiful music." Taking place on October 18th at Finer Spirits, the event kicks off with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and the singing starting at 7:30 PM.

Pembina Valley residents Lindsay Stoesz and Lorna Epp visited the studio to discuss a beloved Mennonite dish: Schmauntfat. The conversation stemmed from a social media post asking if adding flour to Schmauntfat is "cheating" for traditional Mennonite cooks. The debate sparked strong opinions, leading to lively banter about what makes the perfect version of this dish.

Fall florals in full bloom

With the changing season comes an exciting shift in the floral world, and Madi Schiller, owner of Bloom Floral, has some suggestions on how to embrace a Fall palette, with flowers. “Right now, we have fall mums in beautiful coppery tones, rust reds, and shades ranging from peach to orange to red,” Madi explained. “The cooler is full of lovely fall colors—so satisfying to see."

As part of Fire Prevention Week 2024, the Winkler Fire Department invites the community to an exciting open house tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Winkler Fire Hall. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the dedicated team of 40 firefighters who keep the community safe, explore fire trucks and equipment, and learn more about fire prevention and safety.

The Central Manitoba Youth Choir (CMYC) is gearing up for a major celebration as it marks 40 years of fostering musical talent and community connections. This milestone will be celebrated with a full day of events on October 19th, culminating in an evening concert at Winkler's P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall. As excitement builds, the choir and its community are ready to reflect on four decades of harmony, friendships, and the lasting impact of music education.

Mary Reimer, principal of Carman Collegiate and breast cancer survivor, is again making her famous chocolate moustaches to raise money for the Boundary Trails Health Centre (BTHC) Cancer Care Ward. This effort is close to her heart, having started in 2021, and has now become a community-wide initiative.

Ride for Refuge set to support transitional housing in the Pembina Valley on October 5th

Genesis House, a non-profit organization in the Pembina Valley, is gearing up to participate in the Ride for Refuge on October 5th. The nationwide fundraiser will support shelters and programs across Canada, with Genesis House focusing on raising funds for its transitional housing project for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Fundraiser to support transitional housing

Local youth groups in the Pembina Valley are coming together for the FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign, collecting food donations to support families facing food insecurity. Multiple churches are participating, highlighting the power of community action, especially ahead of Thanksgiving.

Zeb Klassen, a youth participant from Bethel Church, expressed his appreciation for the initiative: “It’s comforting to know there are people like our youth pastors who are here for us and the community.”

We’ve teamed up with Canad Inns to celebrate the grand opening of Manitoba’s brand-new entertainment venue – Destination Dinner Stage!

To kick things off in style, we’re giving YOU a chance to win FREE TICKETS to the opening night of their brand-new show, "Golden Gals Vacation"!