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Provencher Member of Parliament Ted Falk says infrastructure, federal funding, and community growth were top concerns raised during meetings with municipal leaders at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference held in Ottawa from May 29 to June 1. 

Falk met with numerous Reeves, mayors, and councillors from across the Provencher riding who were in the capital for the annual event. He said the gathering was a rare opportunity to meet with a wide range of local officials over just a few days. 

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A stack of hay bales south of Steinbach may be smoldering for a couple of days, following a fire in the area.

Paul Wiebe, chief of the Hanover Fire Department says crews were called about two miles south of Steinbach at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday for a silage harvester fire.

"By the time our crews arrived, the fire had spread to some nearby bales," he says. "We had some equipment to pull the bale pile apart and distribute it, and let it burn down."

Crews cleared the scene around 3 p.m., Wiebe says, with the pile still smoldering.

The Rural Municipality of Stuartburn has implemented a complete burn ban.

It says the level three ban became effective on Tuesday, and means no burning is permitted including in recreational fire pits and containers. Back country travel and fireworks are also prohibited.

École Héritage Immersion in St. Pierre held a fundraiser for CancerCare Manitoba last week. 

Led by Student Council members Ava Pilotte and Parker Hamilton, the initiative continues a proud tradition at the school. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.

On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.

“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.

“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.

Two men from Fort Alexander have been arrested following a break and enter at a business in Lac Du Bonnet early Thursday morning. 

According to RCMP, officers responded at around 5 a.m. on May 29 to a break and enter in progress on Minnewawa Street. As police arrived, they saw a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) speeding away from the business property. 

Celebration of life For: Edward Derksen 
Celebration of life Date: June 26, 2025 
Edward Derksen, 84, of Calgary formerly of Parksville, BC and Morden, passed away Tuesday, May 27th in Calgary. He is survived by his wife Linda, 3 daughters, 1 son, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 sister and 1 brother. 
The celebration of life for Edward Derksen will be held Thursday, June 26th at 2pm at Westside Community Church, Morden. 
Ash interment for immediate family will be held prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Parkinson Canada. 

Funeral For: Isaac Dueck 
Funeral Date: June 7, 2025 
Isaac Dueck, 65, of Winkler formerly of Gnadenthal passed away Sunday, June 1st at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 6 sisters and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by his parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. 
The funeral service for Isaac Dueck will be held Saturday, June 7th at 11am at Faith Evangelical Bible Church, Winkler with burial at Westridge Memorial Gardens.