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Pembina Valley RCMP respond to motor vehicle collision with cyclists

 On August 14, 2025, at 11:30 pm, Pembina Valley RCMP received a report of a collision on Highway 3, near road 31 West, in the Rural Municipality of Stanley.

Officers responded immediately and observed a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the westbound lane with two bicycles in front of it. Fire and Emergency Medical Services were attending to the two cyclists.

This week, Alberta farmers learned more about the $5.2 million in funding planned for the province's two crop diversification centres.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson says the province's farmers directly benefit from the work being done at CDC North near Edmonton, and CDC South near Brooks.

The funding supports upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs, and administrative buildings at both sites, as well as research essentials such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.  

From Friday, August 1, 2025, to Saturday, November 15, 2025, crop residue burning is not authorized—except by permit—in the following municipalities:

Alberta Beef Producers have decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association.

Board Chair Doug Roxburgh says they've been talking with the organization about their concerns for years regarding governance and fiscal transparency.

He notes over the past five years there's been some discussion going on around the move, noting the final decision came following extensive deliberation and strategic review.

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Advance voting for the Spruce Woods byelection begins tomorrow, Aug. 16. Eligible voters can vote at any advance polling place.

Saturday, Aug. 16 to Tuesday, Aug. 25:
Advance voting extends for two additional days at the Spruce Woods Local Election Office. A polling station will operate at the office from Saturday, Aug. 16 daily, up to and including election day, Aug. 26.

• Spruce Woods Local Election Office — 811 18th Street N in the Corral Centre, Brandon

Saturday, Aug. 16 to Saturday, Aug. 23:

Marble to baseball-size hail hit farmers in some areas of the Prairie Provinces, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association. Hail of that size can wreak havoc with crops like lentils, peas, dry beans, chickpeas that are particularly susceptible to loss this time of year.

“Pulse crops will generally see the highest paid losses…as they are close or ready to be harvested, especially pea crops,” said Darryl Tiefenbach, Co-operative Hail Insurance.

Celebration of life For: Bill Zacharias 
Celebration of life Date: August 18, 2025 
Bill Zacharias, 90, of Steinbach passed away Tuesday, August 12th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Helene, 2 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters and their families. He was predeceased by 1 grandson, 1 great-granddaughter, 1 sister and 1 brother. 
The celebration of life for Bill Zacharias will be held Monday, August 18th at 3pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Verna Ruth Enns 
Funeral Date: August 19, 2025 
Verna Ruth Enns, 102, of Morden formerly of Mather, passed away Wednesday, August 13th at Tabor Home. She is survived by 3 daughters, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Abram J. Enns and 1 daughter. 
The funeral service for Verna Ruth Enns will be held Tuesday, August 19th at 2pm at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with burial at Southside Cemetery.  
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Canadian Foodgrains Bank. 

Funeral For:  Herta Kihn
Funeral Date: August 20, 2025 
Herta Kihn, 99, of Steinbach passed away Friday, August 8th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by 1 daughter, 3 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Zelmer Kihn, 1 daughter, and 1 grandson. 
The funeral service for Herta Kihn will be held Wednesday, August 20th at 2pm at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Steinbach with burial at the Kihn Family Cemetery, Friedensfeld. 
Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.