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Ratepayers in Mitchell will see their taxes go down this year on the Local Urban District (LUD) portion of their tax bill.

Committee Chair Brad Kehler says for an average residential property assessed at $350,000, residents of the LUD of Mitchell will see a year-over-year decrease of approximately 1.8 per cent. He notes that is about $29 less this year than last year. 

Funeral For:  Hilda Delam Spicer nee Wonnick 
Funeral Date: April 15, 2025 
Hilda Delam Spicer nee Wonnick, 97, of Morden formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Tuesday, April 8th at Pembina Manitou Health Centre. She is survived by 2 daughters and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Alred Magnus. 
A memorial service for Hilda Delam Spicer nee Wonnick will be held Tuesday, April 15th at 2pm at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Morden with ash interment at Rosenfeld Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Rosenfeld Cemetery. 

Albert Léo Morin Obituary
Celebration of Life Date: April 25, 2025

CAA Manitoba's Worst Roads campaign is quickly coming to a close.

Manitobans have until the end of today to vote for the province's most notorious roadway. 

Ewald Friesen is the Manager of government and community relations for CAA Manitoba. He says one trend they're noticing is that more and more rural roads are making the top of the list. 

In your Space Age Kal Tire Road Report: 

Thick, heavy fog is being reported across southeastern Manitoba this morning.

Commuters are to ensure their driving lights are on and drive according to the conditions of the area. 

The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government.

The nine-by-18-metre flag was property of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team and was brought out onto the field for the national anthem before each home game.

The provincial government borrowed it in early March and had it hung above the legislature's main entrance as a symbol of the resistance to tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop people from being harassed at their places of worship, part of a suite of crime and justice measures he unveiled at a campaign stop in southern Ontario.

The promise comes after more than a year of reports of rising hate targeting Jews and Muslims in Canada following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, and the war in Gaza.

The Manitoba Crop Alliance has a new leader at the helm as Jonathan Hodson recently stepped into the role of board chair. Farming near Lenore in western Manitoba, Hodson brings years of experience to the position and a deep understanding of the organization, having been involved since its formation five years ago. 

Hodson has served in various roles over the years, including most recently as vice-chair. Before the formation of the MCA, he was a director with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, one of the organizations that merged to form the alliance. 

The Jake Epp Library board is asking the City of Steinbach to provide more funding as it works to restore public services and deal with operational challenges, including staffing shortages and safety concerns.

Registration is now open for the Eastman Raiders Football Club, welcoming kids and teens to learn new skills. 

Vice President of the organization, Naomi Murry is encouraging parents to consider signing their children up for the program. She explains that the first few practices are designed to evaluate each player’s skills and find the position that suits them best.