Westman

Leif Ekblad, a 20-year-old goalie from North Dakota, has quickly become a standout member of the Winkler Flyers since joining the team on December 17, just before Christmas break. Though a late addition, Ekblad’s presence in net has been welcome in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

The Kenya Ice Lions have hit the big league, and the Canadian who helped make it happen says now may be the time to hang up his whistle.

Head coach Tim Colby says it's been impressive to watch the ice hockey team in Nairobi, Kenya, go from a few newbies to a large group that's received international recognition.

In October, the Ice Lions were accepted into the International Ice Hockey Federation, allowing them to pair up with larger teams in Africa and grow their training program.

Funeral For:  Maria Mary Born nee Dyck 
Funeral Date: Private 
Maria Mary Born nee Dyck, 101, of Carman passed away Thursday, January 23rd at Boyne Lodge. She is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, 2 sisters, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Abram Born. 
A private funeral service for Maria Mary Born nee Dyck will be held with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to MCC or Canadian Foodgrains Bank. 
Arrangements by Doyle’s Funeral Home, Carman. 

On Tuesday of this past week, Brandon Police members met with Ministers of the Province and City of Brandon dignitaries to discuss the most recent initiative to curb retail theft.

'We're proud to share the remarkable success of our recent four-week Retail Theft Initiative, a joint effort that has made a significant impact in tackling theft in the Westman community,' stated Janet Reichert, Recruitment & Communications Specialist, Community Support for Brandon Police Service.

A spokesperson for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says in recent years speed has been the leading cause of snowmobile fatalities in our province. 

Tara Seel is Media and Public Relations Lead with MPI. She says from 2021 to 2024, there were 12 snowmobile fatalities in Manitoba. Though speed was determined to be the leading cause, other factors included alcohol impairment, lack of helmet use, driver inexperience, and careless driving.

When it comes to speed, Seel says some of that can be attributed to the rider not knowing the strength of the machine. 

If you've got a great picture of our next generation loving the farm life, you might want to take in the Co-op Future Farmers Contest.

The Co-ops of Westman have partnered with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba to launch their new photo contest that celebrates our young ag enthusiasts and their connection to farm life.

Westman area Co-ops participating in this contest are Heritage, Valleyview, Boundary, Pembina and Twin Valley, to make up the Co-ops of Westman.

Cole Perfetti delivered his first NHL hat trick, and Nikolaj Ehlers hit the 500-point milestone as the Winnipeg Jets soared to a 5-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night at Canada Life Centre.

The win marked a measure of redemption for the Jets, who fell to Utah by the same score in Salt Lake City earlier this week.

Perfetti opened the scoring at 17:52 of the first period with a power-play goal assisted by Ehlers, setting the tone for the night.

The 2025 season of Made in Manitoba continues this weekend with a return visit from Ollee Owens, who we last connected with just over a year ago for her playfully named Christmas album "Home for the Olle Days".

Tonight the Calgary based singer-songwriter, who grew up in New Bothwell near Steinbach, has brought her new album "Nowhere to Hide" to share.

The Manitoba government is contributing $1 million to support renovations and upgrades to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) in Brandon, ensuring its long-term viability and success, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.

On January 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a possible parental abduction involving two female children (12,8) who were supposed to be picked up at school by their father earlier this date.

The father, a 47-year-old male from the RM of La Broquerie, advised that his wife, 45, had left with the two children and he believed they were attempting to leave the country.