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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. 

Portage la Prairie’s award-winning author Rachael Clarke is trading her quiet writing nook for the vibrant streets of Cusco, Peru, after being selected as a contestant on the groundbreaking reality TV show Write or Flight. The speculative fiction novelist and kids’ book writer, known locally for her “Write with Rachael” library program, will compete against eight global contestants in a high-stakes creative challenge blending adventure, culture, and storytelling—all while vying for a $10,000 book deal and a year of professional coaching.

Assiniboine students recognized for academics, athletics and community involvement at annual dinner

Media Release - Assiniboine College

Assiniboine College’s Student Achievement Celebration brought together more than 70 Assiniboine College students Friday to honour them for their contributions in academics, athletics and community involvement.

Kids were kicking up their heels last week Saturday when the cheerleaders came to town!

Killarney-Turtle Mountain Rec hosted a fun new workshop for children from grades kindergarten to grade 8.

The Shamrock Centre hosted the free Cheerleading Workshop that was instructed and funded by Cheer Manitoba, along with Vision Cheer Company and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries.  The workshop ran from 9 am to 3:30 pm for children in grades K-8 with performances held at the end for parents to watch. 

Manitoba Pork celebrated its 60th anniversary during its annual meeting and industry banquet Thursday in Winnipeg. Producers, processors and various stakeholders gathered at the Fairmont for the day full of meetings which was capped by an evening gala. There are currently 188 registered producers in the province, representing 608 farms and 22,000 full-time equivalent jobs.