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4-H Canada announced a landmark partnership with the John Deere Foundation of Canada and participating John Deere dealers across the country yesterday.  This collaboration is aimed at developing youth to take on leadership roles throughout the ag industry and in communities across the country.

This initiative brings a total of $175,000 in funding, including $100,000 from the John Deere Foundation of Canada and an additional $75,000 from 11 regional dealers.

Funeral For:  Eva Funk 
Funeral Date: August 26, 2025 
Eva Funk, 96, of Steinbach passed away Monday, August 18th at Rest Haven Care Home. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 sister, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Ben, daughter Becky, and son Ken.  
A memorial service for Eva Funk will be held Tuesday, August 26th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.

Funeral For:  Irma Dueck 
Funeral Date: August 24, 2025 
Irma Dueck, 96, of Kleefeld passed away Sunday, August 17th at her residence. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Hermann, 1 son, 1 sister and 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Irma Dueck will be held Sunday, August 24th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.

The Manitoba government has signed a $30-million contract with the Canadian Red Cross for evacuee support and other services related to this year's wildfires.

The recently disclosed contract is worth more than half the province's total annual budget for emergency services and provides a first glimpse into the cost of the Manitoba's worst wildfire season in at least 30 years.

"We know that we need to continue providing supports to Manitobans who are facing evacuations and are continuing to need support," Finance Minister Adrien Sala said in an interview Tuesday.

Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today.

Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers claimed labour unrest at Air Canada was pulling attention from the postal service's dispute, which has stretched on for more than a year and a half.

Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp up this morning as the airline continues its operational restart following a three-day flight attendants' strike.

The company resumed flights Tuesday afternoon after a complete halt to Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge routes that began early Saturday morning.

It said it was focusing on outbound international flights to start.

Every January during Manitoba Ag Days thousands of people purchase thousands of 50/50 tickets to hopefully win thousands of dollars, but also to support the Ag Days Gives Back Granting program.  The goal is to raise thousands of dollars through ticket sales so the Ag Days team can grant thousands of dollars to rural Manitoba projects and organizations.  In the end, thousands of people benefit from this initiative.

Ag in the Classroom is just one of those organizations who reap the rewards from the Ag Days Gives Back program.

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation have their sites on October 4th, which is the night of the annual Dinner and Dance Annual Gala, this being their 33rd year of hosting this classic event.

Brought on to join the U15 Eastman Wildcats for the run at nationals, Brandon's Kasia Baranyk helped the team to a top four finish, and in the process, she was named the tournaments top infielder.

"I was nervous, but I was also very excited," Baranyk says about jumping onto the Wildcats team for the big tournament. "It's a great opportunity to have, and I took it."