Winkler Bible Camp’s family fun days: Perfect for the whole family

Winkler Bible Camp is nearly booked solid for summer 2025, with over 1,500 campers registered just hours after opening. With only a few spots left and new facilities ready to welcome guests, Camp Director Dale Wiebe says the season is shaping up to be one of their biggest yet.


“Some of the best stories we hear come from kids who arrive without friends and leave with lifelong memories,” - Dale Wiebe, Director at Winkler Bible Camp. 

Lunch fundraiser supports Portage seniors facing abuse

Portage Service for Seniors is inviting the community to its annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to-go lunch fundraiser on Friday, June 13.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the west side of the Herman Prior Activity Centre parking lot and aims to raise both funds and awareness for an often overlooked issue.

Kleefeld car show to raise funds for outdoor rink upgrades

Kleefeld is gearing up for its third annual car show, with hopes of helping fund renovations on the community's outdoor rink.

"Our outdoor rink is such a hub for kids and the community in general in wintertime, when things are a little grey and bleak outside," says Riley Friesen, chair of Kleefeld's recreation committee.

"It's just one of those things in the community that could really use an update so it can better serve the community."

Don Doerksen is 'Looking Back' with latest album on Made in Manitoba

 It's time for another Made in Manitoba, and it's all about southern gospel music on this weekend's program ahead of Don Doerksen's album release party May 31st.

Calling the Niverville area home, he grew up on the farm he currently owns and operates with his family. Don and his wife Valerie have four children, and are actively involved in the community and their church. He has been a worship leader for about 30 years, and his love of singing has come through in a variety of ways including quartets, choirs and Bible college ensembles.

Coming together for a shared cause: Hundreds gather for 17th annual Kendra's Walk

Hundreds of students, parents, and community members gathered on May 22 for the 17th annual Kendra's Walk at St, John's-Ravenscourt School.

In 2009, three years after being diagnosed with an uncommon form of bone cancer, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, Kendra McBain planned the first Kendra's Walk fundraiser. Her mission was to create a comfortable space for teens with cancer.

Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park preparing for opening weekend

The Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park is gearing up for another exciting season, with preparations well underway ahead of the official opening day on June 7th. 

This Saturday, volunteers will be gathering at the park for a spring work bee starting at 10 a.m. to help clean up the grounds. The event is a key part of getting the park ready for visitors. 

May 23rd Winner of Farmer Appreciation - Seeding Edition presented by Silver Star Salvage & Recycling

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.

Enter HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.

All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.

Seed and Feed Rolls into the Waldeck Area with a Special Delivery

A multi-generational farm in the Waldeck area was the latest stop for this year's Seed and Feed. The crew delivered a K-Motel lunch to the family-run operation amid a busy and hopeful seeding season.

Andrew Gerbrandt, the farm's operator, received a surprise call letting him know they'd been selected, thanks to his father, who had entered the contest.

The family manages roughly 4,600 acres, and seeding is nearly complete, with only a few fields left to go. This year, they're planting various crops, including durum wheat, lentils, chickpeas, flax, and mustard.