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The Gary SouthShore RailCats (9-24) avoided a series sweep at the hands of the Winnipeg Goldeyes (15-18) Sunday afternoon with a 9-1 victory at U.S. Steel Yard.
 
The RailCats got on the board in the bottom of the third inning when first baseman Joe Suozzi drew a bases-loaded walk that forced in LG Castillo. One pitch later, right fielder Jake Guenther – claimed off waivers from the Goldeyes one week ago – hit a grand slam to right field to make the score 5-0.
 

As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada's most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart — even if that means not issuing a joint statement.

"Keeping this informal international organization together will, I think, be a mark of success," said Sen. Peter Boehm, a former diplomat who played a central role in Canada’s participation in the G7 for decades.

A large stash of stolen property in the R.M. of Stuartburn has been turned into a unique opportunity to support local crime prevention.

Reeve Michelle Gawronsky says they hosted what she calls a “poetic justice” garage sale as part of the community-wide event in Vita.

“For five bucks, you could pick up a box, a bin, or a suitcase,” she said. “You could weigh it, shake it, but not open it. Whatever you got was yours.”

Over the weekend, longtime broadcaster Clayton Dreger was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dreger retired in January of this year and he says it's been everything he thought it would be. "Awesome," he says with that well known smile. "That's the word I've told everybody who's asked, it really is. When 7:30 p.m. rolled around and you knew that it was time to go to bed because the alarm goes off at 2:00 a.m. No, it's just so amazing to stay up till 11:30 and wake up at 6:50, plan your day, do whatever, yeah, it's been pretty special."

Midcan Powersports is carving out a fresh path for motorsport lovers in the Southeast. Officially opening its doors on March 1, the new dealership has taken over BRP sales and service from Enns Brothers, setting up shop at 260 Park Road West in Steinbach. Focused exclusively on BRP products – including ATVs, Ski-Doos, and side-by-sides – Midcan is a one-stop destination for outdoor adventure gear.

The halls of École Pointe-des-Chênes are buzzing this week as the school prepares to say goodbye to its 2025 graduating class.

With just 14 students, it may be a smaller group than last year, but according to Principal Patrick Legal, this class packs a lot of heart, personality, and promise.

“This year went by fast,” Legal said with a smile. “There weren’t any huge highs or lows; it was just a really solid, steady year. Everyone did their part, and you can really feel that sense of community in the school.”

Bethesda Regional Health Centre’s expansion is moving forward quickly, as summer construction shifts into high gear.

"We're on track, and on budget, for completion of the construction piece in fall," confirms Kyle MacNair, implementation lead for clinical planning with Southern Health–Santé Sud. "Then we'll be working on all of our operational activities and planning to take in patients early in the new year."

The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed "in the here and now," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday. 

Starmer said the two Commonwealth members think and work alike, having collaborated for years on issues of security, defence, trade and the economy.

Starmer met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Sunday before the two leaders headed for the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.

Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he's in no rush to deal with the crumbling building.

Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in May that it's up to the National Capital Commission to decide what to do with 24 Sussex.

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is gearing up for a meaningful event next week, as they welcome local-born artist, scholar, and poet Gareth Brandt for a special exhibit and talk on Wednesday, June 18th at 7 p.m. 

Brandt will be presenting a temporary art exhibit titled “Radical Roots”, showcasing his original paintings and poetry that reflect on the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. The exhibit will run from June 18 to June 28.