Community

The Back 40 Music Festival is set to return to Morden on Saturday, June 7th, promising a day of exceptional live music, local cuisine, and vibrant community spirit. Held in the picturesque Morden Park, the festival will run from 2 PM to 10 PM, offering attendees a memorable experience.

A diverse musical lineup

This year's festival boasts a dynamic mix of local talent and acclaimed touring artists. The main stage will feature performances by:

Attendees gathered to celebrate Asian Heritage Month at a festival held by Asia Connect MB on the University of Manitoba campus.

Asia Connect MB, a student-led festival, had several student groups, vendors, and food trucks on-site participating in the festivities. Student groups such as the University of Manitoba Filipino Student Association, UMFSA, were involved in organizing the festival.

As well, there were cultural performances such as dance and music for people to enjoy.

Piney Community Center organized the Piney ATV Mud Run this Saturday.  

The Mud Run was full of volunteers who donated their time to bring this event to the community.   

Racers and family members supported the Piney Community Center by participating in the run and enjoying BBQ, camping, cornhole tournaments, and more.   

The beloved Teddy Bear Picnic is back in Morden, and has been moved to the Access event centre due to today's (May 31st) smoky conditions. The fun will be happening inside the Huron Arena from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bringing families, stuffies, and local healthcare professionals together for an afternoon of fun, learning, and support for local programming.

Hosted by the Morden Family Resource Centre, the event serves as the Centre’s largest annual fundraiser. 

For years, Weyburnites and those from surrounding communities have come together to show their support for The Family Place, and possibly win some cold, hard cash along the way, with 50/50 for Kids, presented by Don’s Plumbing and Heating. Now we are calling on that spirit one last time.  

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Manitoba, communities across the province are stepping up to support those affected.

The Canadian Red Cross is coordinating relief efforts, providing essential aid to evacuees and assisting in recovery operations.

In the Pembina and Red River Valleys, while the immediate threat of wildfires remains low, the community feels the impact deeply. The spirit of solidarity is evident as neighbors come together to support fellow Manitobans in need.

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Manitoba, communities across the province are stepping up to support those affected.

The Canadian Red Cross is coordinating relief efforts, providing essential aid to evacuees and assisting in recovery operations.

In Westman, while the immediate threat of wildfires remains low, the community feels the impact deeply. The spirit of solidarity is evident as neighbors come together to support fellow Manitobans in need.

The outdoor play area at the Steinbach Family Resource Centre is officially open for the season. 

Executive Director Jo-Anne Dalton says the space is ideal for families with young children who need a safe place to burn off some energy. 

Founded 40 years ago, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba exists so that all Manitobans affected by dementia receive the help they need today and have hope for the future. As a province-wide organization, the Society seeks to achieve its mission through community awareness; individual, family and professional education; support programs and research funding. Their biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Wednesday (June 4th) in Altona with the Walk for Alzheimer's!

Welcome to another Made in Manitoba, and this weekend we're focusing on a singer-songwriter from Westman, Scott Dunn, who is making his first appearance on our program.

Scott was born and raised in Deloraine, and now lives at Lake Metigoshe in retirement. That rural upbringing and lake life has inspired his music and sound. His musical journey started when he was only 6 or 7 years old, and he saved up to buy his first guitar from, you guessed it, the Sears catalogue! Playing consistently into his teens, before taking a brief break and picking it back up in his mid 20s.