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The University of Manitoba recently honoured three well-deserving agricultural leaders with the 2025 Certificate of Merit, Cathey Day, Fred Greig, and Kim McConnell.

The Certificate of Merit is presented by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the School of Agriculture in recognition of leadership with agriculture, agri-food and community organizations and for outstanding service to the public at large.

Since 1981, the University of Manitoba’s Certificate of Merit 'has honoured over 95 individuals.

Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes:

As the popularity of e-scooters continues to rise, so too does the number of injuries. 

That is according to Diana Craiovan, Program Lead for Hospital Data Advancement and Engagement with Canadian Institute for Health Information. The Institute recently released a report on the leading causes of injury-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits in Canada. Craiovan says the report shows a 32 per cent increase in e-scooter injuries from 2022/23 to 2023/24. 

It's been an incredible year for the Senior Carillon Sultans, and coming off a hard fought semifinal series, the group believes they have what it takes to win it all, with the finals against the West Winnipeg A's starting on Tuesday.

Building on playoff success

Big things are happening in the Village of St. Pierre-Jolys this summer, with new development, immigration initiatives, and community events shaping a busy and exciting season. Mayor Raymond Maynard recently spoke about the many changes and projects underway, including a major new housing project that has the full support of Council and the community.

For our latest Country 107 Pet of the Day Contest, powered by our friends at LR Horse and Pet, we asked:
Cottage, camper, or backyard — where’s your pet’s summer hangout?

And wow — your pets did not disappoint. From beach bums to deck dwellers, these furry (and sometimes sun-soaked) companions are soaking up every last drop of summer.

Meals on the Farm, presented by Steinbach Credit Union, is back again this summer, continuing a cherished tradition of bringing hot meals to hardworking farmers. 

Whether it’s planting, harvesting, feeding livestock, or fixing machinery at the crack of dawn, farmers are working around the clock, often through weekends, holidays, and extreme weather. 

That’s where Meals on the Farm comes in. We are bringing a meal from the Mennonite Heritage Village right to the field, barn, or machine shed, as our way of saying thank you to the farmers who work so hard. 

Funeral For:  Eleanor Orchard 
Funeral Date: July 30, 2025 
Eleanor Orchard, 94, of Carman passed away Saturday, July 26th at Carman Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her children Bryan (Crystal), Bruce (Colleen), Wayne (Kyla); grandchildren, Austin, Liam, Ryan, Sierra, Alexander & Isabella; nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Fred, daughter Carol, parents Fred & Kay Gibson, sister Lillian & Bill Hildebrand, parents in law Clarence & Isabel Orchard, sisters in law Marjorie and Shirley & Archie Liable.

Funeral For:  Kathy Falk nee Peters 
Funeral Date: July 31, 2025 
Kathy Falk nee Peters, 68, of the Gretna area formerly of Reinland, passed away Thursday, July 24th at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Kenora. She is survived by her husband Ken Falk, their children Nathan (Cheryl) Falk, and Daryl Falk, as well as 2 grandsons, 1 sister and 2 brothers. She was predeceased by her parents Peter W. J. and Nettie Peters, and 1 sister.

The filming of a movie starring John Travolta, will close a highway in southeastern Manitoba all day Monday.

November 1963 is currently being filmed in Manitoba and 2 Days Pictures Manitoba Inc. has indicated that a portion of Provincial Road (PR) 305, east of Ste. Agathe will be closed as a result.

The stretch from PR 200 to Loeppky Road was already closed on Sunday and will be closed on Monday from 10 am to midnight.