Morning from the Valley — here's what's growing in Winkler-Morden.
### Your town is changing and so is its parade
Did you hear about the Pride march in Winkler? For the first time ever, our city hosted a Pride parade, and over a hundred people showed up to support it. This isn't just a small gathering; it's a real moment for the Pembina Valley, showing how much our community is growing and evolving.
Now, some folks might remember a time when the idea of a Pride march in Winkler would be unthinkable. But this past Saturday, people gathered, they marched, and they made their voices heard. It's a clear sign that as our towns like Winkler and Morden continue to attract new families and expand our industries – from Friesen Corporation to Triple E – our social fabric is also stretching and becoming more inclusive. This is about more than just a parade; it's about our community reflecting the diversity that is increasingly making Winkler-Morden a national model for rural growth and newcomer integration.
What This Means for Winkler-Morden:
* **Growing Inclusivity:** It signals a more welcoming environment for everyone in the Pembina Valley. * **Community Dialogue:** It opens up conversations and understanding between different groups. * **A Modern Valley:** It shows that Winkler-Morden is keeping pace with broader societal changes while maintaining its strong community roots.
This event, held by Pembina Valley Pride, really highlights that our communities are dynamic. We're not just about manufacturing and agriculture; we're about people, and all those people are bringing new perspectives and traditions to our thriving towns along the Highway 3 corridor.
Corinne Dueck, MiTL Sports Desk.
You can hear all about how this impacts our growing Valley on the morning show — catch it live at mornings.live.