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Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.

"We have seen some unexpectedly high increases from school divisions," Finance Minister Adrien Sala said in an interview.

If you've got a pad mount transformer in your yard, Manitoba Hydro wants you to keep one thing in mind this spring.
    
As sump pumps start gurgling to life, homeowners are being reminded to direct those hoses away from the green electrical boxes sometimes found in yards.
    
According to the Crown utility, Hydro crews have spotted several transformers with puddles around them and, while the units are designed to be safe even when wet, it says standing water can corrode the equipment requiring costly repairs and causing power outages. 
    

Manitoba goaltender Raygan Kirk has had a terrific season with the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres and the rookie has enjoyed every moment of being a professional hockey player.

Coming out of college, Kirk admits that getting used to the schedule has been a lot of fun but it has taken some time to get accustomed to it all. "It's been a lot of fun so far, it's flown, it's crazy to think playoffs start in May, but it's been a lot of fun but I really can't get over just how fast it's all flown by."

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.

Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."

Approximately two decades ago the City of Brandon partnered with Habitat for Humanity Manitoba on selling residential property on both Franklin Street and Percy Street for minimal cost. Now 20 years later, the last few homes are being completed and it's time to move on to another area of Brandon for the next development of Habitat homes. 

Last week Thursday, Killarney-Turtle partnered with the Killarney Lake Action Committee to host a day with the Province of Manitoba Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) specialists, Candace Parks and Stafano Strapazzon.

The Grade 12 Biology class at Killarney School participated in a Q&A presentation with Parks and Strapazzon on how to thwart the spread of AIS into Killarney Lake, the greater threat at this time being zebra mussels.

BU faculty member nominated for Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants award

Media Release - April 13, 2025

Finalists for the 2025 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards have been announced, and a Brandon University (BU) professor is among the Top 75.

Dr. Aloysius C. Anyichie, an internationally recognized education psychology scholar, educator, and community leader, has been nominated for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award. 

Blue Hills RCMP search for missing 78-year-old male

 On April 12, 2025, Blue Hills RCMP received a report of a missing 78-year old male from a residence on Main Street in Carberry.

Donald Paschke was last seen April 10, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm by a neighbor. After a search of the area, and extensive patrols, RCMP have not been able to locate him.

Donald is described as being 5’7” tall, with blue eyes and white/grey hair.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.

Poilievre unveiled his party's plan for veterans during a press conference in Nepean, the suburban Ottawa community that contains the neighbouring ridings where he and Carney are running. 

Carney did not have any public events scheduled. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's itinerary shows he will hold an evening event in Timmins, Ont.

Funeral for: Anna Peters nee Penner 
Funeral Date: April 15, 2025 
Anna Peters nee Penner, 94, of Morden formerly of Osterwick, passed away Thursday April 10th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Peters. 
The funeral service for Anna Peters nee Penner will be held Tuesday, April 15th at 2pm at Maranatha Christian Fellowship Church Winkler with burial at Chapel Cemetery Morden.  
Viewing will be held at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden Monday, April 14th from 1 to 8pm.