Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Elizabeth Turko
Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Elizabeth Turko
Peacefully, with family by her side, Gwen Turko, passed away in Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 81 years.
Gwen was born is Silver Ridge, MB on September 5, 1943 at home on the family farm, and attended Naimandin School. She hated housework, so she was always out in the barn with her dad doing chores. She also worked for a school teacher, looking after her daughter for a couple of years.
SaskTel partnering with international ag companies to deliver better services for prairie farmers
SaskTel is developing new assets to help tech companies better connect with farmers by providing them with more background infrastructure. The project's full name is The Smart Agriculture Data Hub, and it will provide tech companies with a digital toolkit to help them reach more farmers.
Heather Clair, the marketing manager for Smart Ag, says the program is all about partnering with all the right companies to deliver what Saskatchewan farmers need.
Charges stayed against Calgary man accused of smuggling migrants across border
A Calgary man accused of human smuggling after allegations that he picked up foreign nationals who crossed into Manitoba from the United States has had his charges stayed.
Manitoba Courts confirmed charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act were stayed in February for Saleh Youssouf.
Information on why the charges have been stayed was not available.
Youssouf was accused of driving a van last January that held seven men from the Republic of Chad.
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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge of a government ban on firearms that Ottawa considers fit only for the battlefield, not hunting or sport shooting.
The Liberals outlawed some 1,500 firearm models and variants in May 2020, meaning they could no longer be legally used, sold or imported.
The move was generally applauded by gun control advocates as a first step toward removing firearms used in mass shootings from circulation.
Creativity and passion for Portage central to new business KIMBO Print
It was a love for design and commitment to her community that inspired Kim Puddicombe to launch her new business. As of this month, KIMBO Print will be serving Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area with custom printed apparel and promotional items.
Puddicombe says it was the right time to turn her creativity into a business.
“I was in the potato industry for 20 years, and I decided to take a different path,” she reflects. “I thought to myself, ‘What a perfect time to test the waters in this business’.”
PCI students put the pedal to the 'medal' at Skills Manitoba
Two Grade 12 students from Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) are being recognized for their strong performances at this year’s Skills Manitoba competition.
Portage MLA honours Shindico in 50th anniversary year at Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza delivered a Private Member’s Statement at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly last week, honouring local business Shindico’s 50th anniversary. Founded in Winnipeg by Portage la Prairie brothers Sandy and Robert Shindleman, the company began as Greenberg’s Groceteria, a small grocery store that prioritized community support over profit.
Two teens arrested in $27K drug bust
A tense situation unfolded in Dauphin on Sunday when RCMP responded to a report of a firearm threat in a residential area. The incident, which occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Ida Street, led to the arrest of two teenagers and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
Police say a 17-year-old allegedly pointed a firearm at a 23-year-old woman before fleeing the scene. Officers arrived quickly and launched a search for the suspect. He was found and arrested shortly afterward. A 16-year-old was also taken into custody as part of the investigation.
Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate
Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April 28.
The two-hour French-language debate will be moderated by Radio-Canada's Patrice Roy and will focus on five themes: the cost of living, energy and climate, the trade war, identity and sovereignty, and immigration and foreign affairs.