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The Central Community Homes main street Affordable Housing build is moving along ahead of schedule, according to John Bergen, the foreman of the site.  

As we start off the Easter long weekend, many people in the Portage la Prairie area naturally flock to social media to ask which local stores will and won't be open. While odds are you've already prepared in advance for the long weekend, whether it be to spend time with your church, your family, friends, or you're planning to relax by yourself, sometimes we all forget that one crucial thing we needed to get and are scrambling to figure out what's open and what's not.

Worry not, friend, we've been there too.

Mel Kachur may have only lived in the small community of Pansy for about five years, but he’s already made a big impact, not just in their area, but across southeastern Manitoba. 

"It's a small community and very peaceful. We’ve got good, fertile soil on our five acres."

When individuals in the Pembina Valley find themselves in trouble with the law—often for the first time—it’s not always a courtroom where their case ends up. For over two decades, the Winkler Community Justice Committee has quietly played a pivotal role in guiding people through restorative justice, offering an alternative that focuses on responsibility, healing, and meaningful consequences.

Support continues to pour in for Steinbach’s Tasha Wiese, as the local woman recovers from multiple amputations and a life-threatening illness. Among those rallying behind her are Keith and Talia Comer, former Christian musicians now living as missionaries in England, who remember Wiese as one of their most devoted fans.

Portage-Lisgar residents can cast advance ballots for the 2025 Canadian Federal Election at the Herman Prior Centre from April 18–21, with election day set for April 28. Kathy Bryce, executive director of the Herman Prior Centre, and Angela Malcolm, a central poll supervisor, share details on accessibility, ID requirements, and the five candidates vying for the riding.

Steinbach City Council approves variance application for Main Street subdivision

Steinbach City Council has approved a variance application that will allow a property owner on Main Street to subdivide a residential lot that does not meet the minimum width requirement.

Thursday night, the Moose Jaw Police Service provided the following update related to an alleged hit and run that was reported Tuesday night.

Their press release is in full below.

“On April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Moose Jaw Police Service responded to a hit-and-run involving a 12-year-old youth at the intersection of Caribou Street West and 6th Avenue Northwest. The youth was transported to the hospital by EMS and was treated for minor injuries.

Advance polls for the 2025 federal election are open this weekend.

It's a handy way for people to vote if they're unable to do so on election day (April 28), or if they're simply eager to cast their ballot.

There are a few factors to keep in mind, though.

When you can vote

Advance polling stations are open from April 18-21 between 9 a.m. to  9 p.m.

According to Elections Canada, the peak voting time on advance polling days is from 10 a.m. to noon, with the lowest volume typically being in the early morning or after 4 p.m.

The City of Swift Current has been recognized for its exceptional efforts in the design and construction of the Plewis Automotive Group Inclusive Park. 

Presented with the Saskatchewan Municipal Award for the Top Urban Municipal Initiative, the Inclusive Park was recognized for its incorporation of the seven universal principles of play and its truly inclusive design.

Nicole Spenst, general manager of community services for the City of Swift Current, was honoured along with the rest of the City by the award.