Shannon Dueck

A couple from Kleefeld has been named Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers for Manitoba.

Marcus and Paige Dueck of Four Oak Farms, say they are flattered, calling it an honour to be recognized.

Marcus explains that Four Oak Farms was established in 1958 by his grandparents who came to Canada from Germany. His parents then ran it as second-generation farmers, before Marcus and Paige began taking over after their marriage in 2009. The Duecks have two young girls, representing the fourth generation. Marcus' 94-year-old grandmother still lives on the farm.

It has now been more than five months since a senior woman from the Rural Municipality of Piney went missing. And police in Manitoba are still trying to figure out what happened to her.

It has now been more than five months since a senior woman from the Rural Municipality of Piney went missing. And police in Manitoba are still trying to figure out what happened to her.

It's the first full day of spring however we are experiencing temperatures that are well below normal for southern Manitoba.

Spring arrived Tuesday at 10:06 pm. 

David Phillips is a Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada. He says March has been different than the previous few months. According to Phillips, December, January, and February were all quite a bit warmer than normal. But Phillips says March has been close to normal.

The start of spring will see temperatures that are well below normal for southern Manitoba.

Spring arrived Tuesday at 10:06 pm. 

David Phillips is Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada. He says March has been different than the previous few months. According to Phillips, December, January, and February were all quite a bit warmer than normal. But Phillips says March has been close to normal.

Oakbank RCMP have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for several break-ins and thefts in the area.

On Saturday at approximately 8 pm, Oakbank RCMP responded to a report of an unknown male trying to break into a vacant residence in the Rural Municipality of Springfield. He fled in a vehicle which was confirmed to be stolen out of Winnipeg.

New data from Statistics Canada shows that communities in southeastern Manitoba continue to trend above the national average when it comes to charitable donations.

Statistics Canada released data this week from the 2022 tax year. The median donation per tax filer in Canada that year was $380 and for Manitoba, it was $590. Both those averages are up from 2021. The median amount represents the middle point: half of the donors gave more than the median and the other half gave less. 

The NDP government will deliver its first budget to Manitobans next month.

Premier Wab Kinew announced on Monday that they will present their 2024-25 budget on Tuesday, April 2nd. He notes this budget will deliver on their commitments to rebuild health care and provide lower costs for families.

The Rural Municipality of Stuartburn is offering a location for those wanting to get rid of used oil.

Reeve Michelle Gawronsky says for the third year now, they are running an oil recycling program. She notes the goal is to reduce the amount of pollution entering their landfill. 

The Manitoba Government has announced a plan in an attempt to make communities safer. 

Premier Wab Kinew was joined by Justice Minister Matt Wiebe on Thursday to announce a five-point plan that includes changes to our province's bail system.