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Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battleground states will choose the country’s path forward.

Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have presented starkly different visions for America's future, but polling shows the two remain in a dead heat. 

Team Manitoba will play its final preliminary round game today (8 a.m.) against Ontario Blue at the 2024 U18 Women's National Hockey Championship in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Manitoba has an 0-2 record after losing 3-0 to Quebec on Monday. Elyse Denbow of Plumas made 36 saves in net for Team Manitoba.

Harvest is pretty much complete in the prairie provinces and we are entering the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from conferences to trade shows and more. Some of these events focus on woman and all they bring to the industry.

Only ONE program left for the 2024 Lawn and Garden Journal season. You can call host Carla Hrycyna live on the program with all of your final gardening questions next Saturday morning at: 1-800-374-3315

Saturday night, the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club was the venue for the Genesis House 4th Annual Unmasked Gala. 

Genesis House Executive Director Angela Braun said the theme was Ruby Red to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the organization that provides temporary shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence.  

The intimate event was sold out with 120 guests who were entertained and won prizes.  

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has announced its 2024-25 scholarship recipients with six post-secondary students from Southern Manitoba each receiving a $1,000 award. The students  are all pursuing an agriculture related field of study, or acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy.

The application process included preparing an essay or video submission discussing the topic, "What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba."

The recipients are:

In a heartfelt ceremony held on Monday October 28 at the Legislative Building, MacGregor Fire Chief Chris Leckie and 134 first responders were recognized for their bravery during a tragic incident in Carberry. The event celebrated the recipients of the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, a prestigious award acknowledging exceptional service and commitment.

Chief Leckie, who was notified by the Premier's office about the recognition, expressed pride in the collaborative efforts of all involved. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., as police announced three people have been charged in the clash.

Visits by Indian officials to the temple in Brampton and another in Surrey, B.C., were met with protests from demonstrators seeking a separate Sikh nation called Khalistan.

Two 16-year-old males from Swan River have been arrested in Friday's death of a 21-year-old Brandon man in the community.
    
Around 11 p.m. that night, police were called to an unresponsive man in Legion Park and, when they got there, found him with obvious injuries. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
    
According to RCMP, investigation led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male the following day. He's been charged with Second Degree Murder and was remanded into custody.
    

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday that right-handed starting pitcher Landen Bourassa has signed with the club for the 2025 American Association season. It will be the Lethbridge, Alberta native’s fifth season with the Goldeyes.
 
Bourassa made 20 starts in 2024, going 8-7 with a pair of complete games. He recorded a 4.01 earned run average in 119 innings.