Sizzle, smiles, and A&W’s off-menu moments

Behind the Counter and Beyond the Burger: A&W’s Tamara Williamson Dishes on Secret Menus, MS Fundraising, and the Power of Onion Rings

If you’ve recently driven by A&W in Steinbach and spotted a sign for fish tacos or a cod sandwich, no, you weren’t imagining things. These ocean-inspired options are part of A&W’s limited-time offerings, and according to local operator Tamara Williamson, they’ve been a hit.

“People ask for fish more than you’d think,” Tamara says. “It’s a nice way to switch up the menu.”

Goldeyes fall to Fargo-Moorhead

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (39-32) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-42) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park by a score of 4-2.
 
After three and a half innings of scoreless baseball, Keshawn Lynch and Matthew Warkentin reached on singles before Roby Enríquez ripped a two-run double off the centre field wall to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.

Cornelius N. Driedger

Funeral For:  Cornelius N. Driedger 
Funeral Date: Private 
Cornelius N. Driedger, 87, of Altona formerly of Blumenhof, passed away Tuesday, July 29th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Elsie, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 granddaughters, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. 
A private funeral service for Cornelius N. Driedger will be held.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Thursday, July 31st from 1 to 7pm. 
Donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service. 

Two wildfire evacuations set to end, another begins in ongoing dry Prairie summer

Residents of two communities were preparing to head home Tuesday, while another community was being evacuated, as crews continued to battle wildfires across a large swath of the Prairies.

Some of the 2,400 residents of Tataskweyak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba started making their way back, two months after they were forced to leave by encroaching fire.

"It's very good news this week," Chief Doreen Spence said in a video posted to Facebook on Monday night.

Local leaders call for safety and awareness as e-bike and e-scooter use rises

As e-bike and e-scooter usage increases, local leaders are encouraging riders to prioritize safety.

A recent report from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) shows that usage of these devices is outpacing existing safety laws.

Tips for keeping pets safe in the summer heat

In the dog days of summer, it's important to make sure your pooch—and other pets—are kept safe and cool.

Chelsey Westerbeek with LR Horse and Pet, says limiting activity outside on blistering days, and ensuring access to plenty of water are guaranteed a tail-wag.

Preventative tips to beat the heat

"The safest thing is to make sure you have a bottle of water and a dish, or get water bottles that have the dish already," Westerbeek says, noting communal water bowls for pets can spread viruses and other diseases.

Bank of Canada to make interest rate decision as trade uncertainty swirls

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians told to avoid coast, after Russia quake triggers tsunami advisory

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.