Pam Fedack

The seizure of numerous firearms and thousands of rounds of ammo in Winkler is an eye-opener, says Police Chief Ryan Hunt.
    
A 22-year-old Winkler man is facing a long list of charges after a multi-agency firearms manufacturing investigation called "Project RECOIL" led to his arrest on April 29th. 
    
The investigation included Winkler and Morden Police Services, as well as the RCMP D Division National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST).
    

The people of the Pembina Valley supported the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation last week in a big way, through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign.
    
All proceeds from the cookies sold at the Winkler and Morden locations last week will go to the foundation. During the week in Winkler and Morden, $40,608 was raised.

It's been a busy hiring season for the Garden Valley School Division.
    
Superintendent Dan Ward says the hiring season usually starts early, beginning in February, and carries on around this time of year regarding the bulk of their hiring.

During Emergency Preparedness Week May 5th to 11th, people are encouraged to know the risks in their area, create a plan for an emergency, and share their plan with the people in their life.

The theme for the national awareness campaign is, Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.

Brandon Burley says Southern Manitoba offers a lot of opportunities to benefit the province.

Southern Manitoba Cabinet Leader Brandon Burley says his role representing the region in the NDP cabinet is rewarding. The region Burley covers is 24,000 square kilometres.
    
Burley's role involves meeting with a broad range of stakeholders, including school boards, municipal councils, community groups, individuals, and outreach organizers.

The plan is to eventually set up a physical office, but for now, Burley has been on the road a lot.

The Western School Division will begin accepting nominations on May 7th to fill the vacant trustee position created by the resignation of David Guenther.

WSD's Secretary Treasurer, Carl Pedersen will serve as Senior Election Offical.

To qualify, a prospective candidate must be a Western School Division (WSD) resident for at least the past six months. A candidate must also be 18 years of age, and a Canadian citizen.

Pedersen noted that any qualifying Western School Division resident can run for the Ward 1 vacancy.

In recent years, more people than ever are struggling to put food on the table.
    
Like many food banks across Canada, Many Hands in Morden has seen the need increase for their services. 

Executive Director, Mariyam Tsygankova says the food bank now provides hampers for over 200 families, each month.

The Pembina Hills Arts Council (P.H.A.C.) held its annual general meeting last week, a time for the board to share a review of the past year, and a look at plans and priorities for the year ahead.
    
Chairperson, Lorne Stelmach said it was the first full year, post-pandemic, they could resume their full slate of programs, which was a huge highlight for the council. Overall, Stelmach said there was a good response for all activities, and it was great to have more people back participating with the gallery.

Southern Manitoba Cabinet Leader Brandon Burley says his role representing the vast region in the NDP cabinet is rewarding. The vast region Burley covers is 24,000 square kilometers.
    
Burley's role involves meeting with a broad range of stakeholders, including school boards, municipal councils, community groups, individuals, and outreach organizers.

The plan is to eventually set up a physical office, but for now, Burley has been on the road a lot.

It's been discussed for many years - the revamp of Winkler's Southland Mall.
    
Last November it was announced Winners would be coming to the mall, creating a lot of excitement. 
    
MSTW General Manager Glen Wieler says plans for the revitalization are in their hands. "We'll start to see that activity very shortly, which is exciting," said Wieler about the long-anticipated project.