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If you've been planning to donate a family heirloom or historical item to the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum (MHV) in Steinbach, you might need to hang onto it a little longer.

Temporary Moratorium

The museum has put a temporary moratorium on accepting new artifact donations until October 1st, according to Senior Curator Andrea Klassen. The pause is needed so staff can catch up on processing a large influx of items already in their care.

Katherine Knox has earned the title of valedictorian for West Park School's graduating class of 2025, and with it, the opportunity to reflect on a journey shaped by academic dedication, community involvement, and meaningful relationships.

"I was super excited," said Knox about being selected. "I'd been hoping that I would be valedictorian for a really long time. I was up against one other person, but it was still really nice to know that I got picked."

Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan was in Portage la Prairie Tuesday morning for a breakfast fundraiser and networking event alongside local MLA Jeff Bereza.

The event gave residents a chance to meet Khan face-to-face, ask questions, and share their thoughts on key provincial issues.

Khan says the visit is part of his ongoing efforts to connect with Manitobans across the province.

The Winkler Flyers have found their next leader—and he’s one of their own.

Nineteen-year-old Kam Thomas, a hometown forward entering his second season with the Flyers, has been named captain for the 2025–26 season. It’s a moment that holds deep personal meaning—not just for Kam, but for his entire family. His father, Chris Thomas, wore the very same “C” during the 1996–97 season as captain of the Flyers. Now, nearly three decades later, the Thomas legacy comes full circle.

24 proud graduates will cross the stage at École Saint-Joachim in La Broquerie on Friday afternoon, ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives. 

Principal Karine Pilotte speaks highly of this year’s class, describing them as curious, ambitious, and respectful. 

Manitoba's government has signed an agreement to support an area of Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts, including in the areas of agriculture and utilizing the expertise of Manitoba Hydro.

Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement in Calgary following the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had been scheduled to meet with Kinew but left early to go home.

Zelenskyy told the G7 that overnight Russian attacks killed 15 people and injured more than 150 in Ukraine and he called for support from allies.

Airdrie council has approved Bylaw B-23/2025, overhauling the fees developers pay to fund major road, water and sewer infrastructure. The new levy rates—updated for the first time in eight years—take effect Sept. 1 and follow a two-year technical review.

No dinner plans for this Saturday? How about a plate full of slow-roasted, wood smoked pulled pork with all the fixings, finished off with a night of good entertainment? 

That's what's in store for the second annual pig roast in support of South Central Cancer Resource (SCCR).

What started as a decade-long yearly tradition among family and friends turned into something much bigger last year after circumstances led Marlin Fehr to start thinking outside the box. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the area.

According to Environment Canada (EC), meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain.

"These thunderstorms are located 10 km northwest and 20 kilometres south of Strathmore and are moving slowly to the northeast," wrote EC. "Local travel delays are likely. Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury."

Motorists are advised of a collision impeding traffic in Swift Current.

Two vehicles have collided at the intersection of North Railway Street West and Central Avenue North.

One vehicle is blocking traffic, although it is passable.

Drivers are asked to proceed through the area at reduced speeds and with caution.