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Funeral For:  Ben Derksen 
Funeral Date: June 27, 2025 
Ben Derksen, 73, of Rosenfeld passed away Tuesday, June 24th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Margaret Derksen (nee Teichroeb), their children Jason Derksen, and Chad (Miriam) Derksen, as well as 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
The funeral service for Ben Derksen will be held Friday, June 27th at 2pm at Altona EMMC with burial at Altona Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Thursday, June 26th from 1 to 9pm and at the church prior to the service. 

Allison from Arborgate School was our last winner of Classroom Of The Month for the school year! Her whole 3/4 split class won lunch from Subway and tons of prizes including free passes to watch the Winnipeg Goldeyes play!

Thank you to all the wonderful businesses that helped make Classroom Of The Month AWESOME!!!

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Booster Juice

Tamarack Gymnastics

The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview.

"It's perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in order," Fraser told The Canadian Press.

With the warm season drawing riders to Manitoba's backcountry, the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Manitoba (ATVMB) is stepping up efforts to improve outdoor experiences for everyone. From advocating for clubs to launching new tech tools, the association is a vital force behind responsible ATV use in the province.

"Our vision is to provide Manitobans and off-road vehicle riders access to a trail system that is safe, sustainable, and environmentally conscious," says Gary Hora, president of ATVMB.

Southeast Cancer Support Services is preparing for the first annual Walk for Hope, encouraging teams to sign up.   

Cindi Rempel-Patrick with Southeast Cancer Support Services says that this event is designed for the communities in southeastern Manitoba.   

The Steinbach Pistons have swung a deal with the Winnipeg Blues, adding 19-year-old forward Evan Gradt in exchange for a Player Development Fee. 

Camping, pool parties, legos, fishing, and so much more! 

MIX 96 recently went to Arborgate School in La Broquerie to ask some kids about what they plan to do during their Summer Holidays. 

Check out this adorable video to find out: 

After three years of planning and construction, the newly renovated and expanded École Saint-Joachim has officially been home to students and staff for six months, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. 

“The addition is close to $27 million project subsidized by the provincial and school division and everybody and it's been happening for the past 3 years,” explains Principal Karine Pilotte. 

It’s a big day at Niverville High School, as 94 students cross the stage to graduate. And for first-year principal Paul GrossKopf, it’s been a meaningful and memorable ride. 

"This year, the theme for me was all about connecting,” said GrossKopf. “Our school’s mission has always been connect, grow, thrive. So I really focused on learning, listening, and taking people in. That’s why my quote this year was, ‘Together, we’ve learned, grown, and thrived.’” 

The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports.

Lauren Martin, senior director of public affairs for the organization, says the bill is raising questions about whether it could lead the federal government to recognize provincial rules for inspecting meat processing facilities as equal to federal standards.