Robyn Wiebe

The Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting luncheon Thursday, gathering together business leaders and chamber members from all sectors to celebrate another year of growth. 

Chamber President Hank Froese said it was a good year marked by several achievements. 

Minnewasta Grade 2 students gathered in the music room on Tuesday to listen to Pamela Hiebert from Friesens Corporation read Fishing with Grandma by Maren Vsetula and Susan Avingaq - illustrated by Charlene Chua and published by Inhabit Media.

While the province's budget consultation, slated earlier this month in Winkler, was cancelled, Finance Minister Adrien Sala and David Pankratz, the MLA for Waverly, did meet with some groups in the area.

Western School Division Vice Chair Darcy Wolfe shared a bit about the board's meeting with the minister. 

There were some tears shed at last Monday night's Western School Division School Board's public meeting, with the announcement of Trustee and former Board Vice-Chair David Guenther's resignation, according to Board Vice-Chair Darcy Wolfe, "And more probably will be shed," as Guenther is moving to Tennessee. 

Guenther was just a father of 2 young children with one on the way when he was acclaimed to his first term in 2018. 

Pembina Valley Online Reporter Robyn Wiebe and Miss Darlene Klassen from Friesens Corporation were in Morden at Maple Leaf Elementary School on Thursday.

Grade two students were really excited to hear the book each one of them was going to take home with them at the end of the day called, "Fishing with Grandma."

The book is written by Inuk author Susan Avingaq with Maren Vsetula and illustrated by Charlene Chua. It's published by Inhabit Media.

    A must-see exhibit is taking place at the Pembina Hills Arts Council in Morden. A variety of work from grade four students from Maple Leaf and Minnewasta Elementary Schools is on display for community members to enjoy called, "Artful Narratives: A Children's Exhibition." 

Minnewasta student Ruby Wiebe wrote a persuasive piece and created a clay likeness of a dog waiting to be adopted by the Pembina Valley Humane Society (PVHS). 

It's an annual tradition in Western School Division for trustees, principals and vice principals and senior administration to gather at the Morden Collegiate Backstage Theatre with students from grade 4-12 for the Student Leadership Forum.  Students are assigned to a group for the morning and afternoon where they take part in fun activities followed by round table discussions. 

Grade six École Morden Middle School student Oscar Mbabazi explained. 

The Morden Chamber of Commerce celebrated business excellence Thursday night without much of a hitch, with blustery weather threatening to keep people away.  

Guests enjoyed networking with others, eating a meal and waiting to hear who would walk away with the coveted Business Excellence Award.  

Chamber Board Chair Tyler Shroeder was pleased with the evening. 

With a month under his belt as principal for École Discovery Trails, Morden's new school is set to open in September, Samuel Jerema has hit the ground running.         

Giggles and laughter rang out as Pembina Valley Online News Reporter Robyn Wiebe read to classes at École Morden Middle School on Monday.

"Superdog - Heart of a Hero" had a message of hard work and kindness, even to those who are mean to you. "And Then it Happened" had Gordon, Paulo and I lining up for flu shots when a trick sure to make everyone come running to see what happened ensued.