Despite Canada Post strike, local team keeps nearly 95% of papers on schedule
As National Newspaper Week is celebrated across Canada from Oct. 6 to 12, local newspaper carriers of the Selkirk Record, Winkler Morden Voice, Altona Rhineland Voice, Carman Dufferin Standard, Stonewall Teulon Tribune and Express Weekly News are proving just how vital they are to keeping communities informed — especially during challenging times.
Amid an ongoing Canada Post strike, carriers across southern Manitoba and the Interlake have gone above and beyond to make sure readers continue to receive their weekly news. Despite delivery delays across the country, nearly 95 per cent of papers from our publications have still reached homes and businesses on schedule.
“This has been an incredible team effort,” said newspaper publisher Lana Meier. “From office staff to volunteer drivers and local carriers, everyone has stepped up to make sure our readers stay informed.”
Carriers have been going door to door in Arborg, Teulon, Stonewall, Warren, Woodlands, St. Andrews, St. Mountain, Selkirk, Winkler and Morden, working early mornings and late nights to keep deliveries on track.
“They’re working day and night to get the papers out,” Meier said. “It’s a reminder that community news really depends on people — neighbours helping neighbours — to keep information flowing.”
Carrier Appreciation Day, recognized on Saturday, Oct. 11, coincides with National Newspaper Week, a time to celebrate the essential role of trusted journalism in protecting the truth. This year’s campaign by News Media Canada highlights the importance of supporting local newspapers that bring reliable, fact-checked information to every corner of the country.
“We are very fortunate to have the trust and advertising support from our local businesses to make sure that the community newspaper continues,” Meier added. “It is their advertising and flyers that bring the news to our readers week in and week out. Be sure to shop local.”
This week — and every week — is a celebration of the people and partnerships that make community journalism possible.
At the heart of that effort is the mission that drives every edition: Connecting people through stories to make stronger communities.
