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One of the contributors to wind is the Coriolis force. The Coriolis force arises from the fact that the Earth rotates. | Photo: File
Last issue, we talked about how the pressure gradient force is the main driving force of wind in our atmosphere and that it exists due to the unequal heating of the Earth’s surface.

Now, if we were to take a simple look at the Earth, this would mean that the polar regions would have high pressure because they are cold and the equatorial regions would be areas of low pressure because they are warm.

India takes the plunge, but some crop sectors remain hesitant.

May 4, 2025, could be a significant day in the history of agriculture.

On that day, Indian agriculture minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of two gene-edited rice varieties.

The announcement signals to the world that India — a country of nearly 1.5 billion people — is committed to gene edited technologies and modern tools to improve crop production.

Funeral For:  Clara Kehler nee Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 1, 2025 
Clara Kehler nee Loeppky, 90, of Altona passed away Wednesday, May 28th at Eastview Place. She is survived by her husband Alvin Kehler, their children Denise (Tim) Fast, and Garth Kehler, as well as 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
The celebration of life for Clara Kehler nee Loeppky will be held Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church with private burial prior to the service at Altona Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Harry M. Neufeld 
Funeral Date: June 1, 2025 
Harry M. Neufeld, 79, of Winkler formerly of Hochfeld, passed away Tuesday, May 27th at Salem Home. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. He was predeceased by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Harry M. Neufeld will be held Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Hochfeld Cemtery. 

More restrictions come into effect today as wildfires continue to burn out of control in Manitoba.

Beginning at 8 am, Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) is implementing Level 3 fire and travel restrictions for the entire province within burn permit areas 1-22. That means all of northern Manitoba is under these restrictions, as well as everything east of Provincial Road 302 in southern Manitoba. 

This means:

IG Wealth Management and The Alzheimer's Society brings the walk to Steinbach.   

People from Steinbach and surrounding communities gathered in A.D. Penner Park for the walk today, spreading awareness about the struggles facing people with dementia.   

The Carillon Senior Sultans have stormed out of the gates this year and it's thanks in large part to everyone on the team doing their part to help the team win.

A unique survey will soon make its way to families and staff in the Seine River School Division (SRSD), as leadership looks to form a multi-year strategic plan.

Colin Campbell, the division's superintendent, says this is no ordinary survey. Rather, it uses a platform called ThoughtExchange, and includes an open-ended question for participants.

Comments are received in real time, Campbell explains, and can be rated using a five-star system. Feedback with the most stars rises to the top of the page. Artificial Intelligence will help analyze data to maximize efficiency.

It's Feel Good Friday with the Steinbach Auto Dealers! Nothing can distract Corny Rempel faster than the smile of a child. But he managed to stay on task and bless people with gift card to William Dyck and Sons from the Steinbach Auto Dealers. 

To watch more Feel Good Friday videos, click here. 

The Country Classics Car Club rolled into Niverville last week with a surprise for local seniors. 

Sandra Kihn, a member of the club, says it’s not unusual for them to visit senior homes, and it's something they enjoy doing throughout the season. This is their first official stop of the year was at the Niverville Heritage Centre.