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Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council's Art Administrator, Giselle Beaupre, has dedicated her entire adult life to teaching students, or facilitating educational programs where students of many ages can learn more about their world. And she was honored this week for her years of dedicated service to her community by being awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of his transition team that must happen first.

Carney won a landslide victory to take the helm of the Liberals from Justin Trudeau on Sunday night but he isn't yet the prime minister.

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is coming up in a few short weeks, starting Monday March 31st and running right through until Saturday, April 5th!

Program Manager for the Provincial Ex, Kristen Laing, says they've got a fantastic line-up of entertainment for this year's Royal Winter Fair, from equine events to the Royal Courtyard to the Royal Farmyard to watching our furry canine friends do incredible things!

Tuesday's Piano Festival Award Winners:

Grade 3 scholarship - Sophie Plett
Grade 5 scholarship - Caleb Duerksen
Junior Popular Piano Scholarship - Audrey Raes
Grade 4 Scholarship - Audrey Raes

Please listen to Ashleigh Birch for Wednesday's list of performances below!

Wednesday evening at 6:30 will be the multi-generational non-competitive performances at the Boissevain Whitewater Church. 

Manitoba Government Unanimously Passes Resolution Declaring Manitoba Is Stronger Standing Together Against Donald Trump's Tariff Tax and Threats 

Media Release - March 11, 2025

For the third consecutive year, Westoba, a division of Assiniboine Credit Union (WCU) has been named a Top Manitoba employer by the editors of Canada’s Top Employers.

In choosing recipients, Canada’s Top Employers evaluate companies’ physical workplaces, atmosphere, health and other benefits, time off, employee communications, professional development and community involvement.

Here’s why the judges selected Westoba.

Fusion Credit Union has once again been named as a Top Manitoba Employer for 2025.

Media Release - Hamiota, MB

The annual competition recognizes Manitoba employers that lead their industries in offering an exceptional work environment and employee experience. The designation marks the sixth consecutive year that Fusion has achieved this status, a recognition that Darwin Johns, CEO of Fusion Credit Union is proud to have achieved.

Ice fishing shelters must be removed:

U.S. President Donald Trump said Canada will pay a "financial price" after vowing Tuesday to double the tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports in response to Ontario's surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.

"They will pay a financial price for this so big that it will be read about in History Books for many years to come!" Trump posted on social media.

It's been an incredible season for Boissevain's Gracie Glover, goaltender for the U of A Pandas, who was named Goaltender of the Year for CanWest, helped her team claim the division title, and now is gearing up for Nationals.

Being introduced as Goaltender of the Year is something Glover admits takes a little getting used to. "Yeah, it sounds pretty good," Glover says with a big smile and chuckle. "My teammates were saying congratulations but it still doesn't feel real. I'm pretty honoured."