Strategic crossing near Altbergthal gets $150K boost from Province

It's news Council members for the Municipality of Rhineland were hoping for. 

The Province is providing a $150,000 grant through its GRO program to help the Municipality address a potential inconvenience that could surface in the future. It involves proactively building up a low-level crossing on Road 6N near Altbergthal. 

RCMP looking for two suspects in early morning theft at Roseisle Co-op

Pembina Valley RCMP is investigating after an early Monday morning break, enter and theft at the Roseisle Community Grocery Co-op. 60 kilometres south of Portage la Prairie.
    
According to authorities, the call came in at 5:20 a.m. and, upon further investigation, confirmed someone entered the store by forcing open the front door. Once inside, police say the culprits stole several bottles of liquor and lighters before leaving in a small grey-coloured car.

RCMP looking for two suspects in early morning theft at Roseisle Co-op

Pembina Valley RCMP is investigating after an early Monday morning break, enter and theft at the Roseisle Community Grocery Co-op.
    
According to authorities, the call came in at 5:20 a.m. and, upon further investigation, confirmed someone entered the store by forcing open the front door. Once inside, police say the culprits stole several bottles of liquor and lighters before leaving in a small grey-coloured car.

Altona Chamber celebrates local excellence at annual gala

It was an evening of elegance and celebration last night as the Altona & District Chamber of Commerce shone a spotlight on a group of local businesses, business owners and organizations making a difference in the community. Four such entities were presented with the Chamber's annual awards at the gala event, held at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre.

Friesens' employee-ownership model earns provincial recognition for community impact

Friesens Corporation is being singled-out by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

The Altona-based book manufacturer will receive one of the organization's 2025 Future Champion Awards at a reception in Winnipeg in May. 

Nominated by their peers in Manitoba’s business community, the awards are handed out to those that use their influence to drive social and economic innovation with impact, innovation and heart.

From humble beginnings to industry leader: Valley Fiber honoured with Future Champion Award

"Awards like this make you pause." 

That's the initial thought shared by Valley Fiber in a statement submitted to PembinaValleyOnline after it was announced that the company would be receiving one of the Future Champion awards being handed out by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce this year. 

Mental health calls on the rise: Altona Police Chief calls for provincial support

Altona police officers have been responding to an increase in mental health calls in recent years.

Just this past week, noted Police Chief Dan Defer, members spent around 70 hours on three such calls for service. 
    
He believes the reason for the increase is two-fold.

"A lot of it will have to do, of course, with the increase in substance abuse. But I think it's (also) becoming less stigmatized, so maybe people are a little more comfortable is coming out with issues and problems that they're dealing with.