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Back-to-back storm systems could drop upwards of 80 mm of rain by Tuesday.

Environment Canada says showers and thunderstorms are expected to start affecting the area from Sunday afternoon with rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm expected by Monday afternoon, noting that some areas could see rainfall totals of 20 to 40 mm due to thunderstorms.

Another round of precipitation is expected to move in from Minnesota on Monday evening and will likely persist into Tuesday.

As of 12:00 pm Saturday, May 28:

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure want to advise people not to travel into the Whiteshell Provincial Park area. Many highways are flooded, making travel conditions treacherous. Flood Warning in Effect for Winnipeg River and Whiteshell Lakes Area.

Hwy 71, at Maybrun Rd, there is water over the road, one lane blocked, traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area.

Blue Lake Loop Road – Vermilion Bay, between Hwy 647 Jct and Quibell Rd is closed.

Disclaimer: This article is the last part of a four-part series. This series will discuss sensitive matters pertaining to the ongoing war in Ukraine. 

After spending weeks in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war, Jordan Searle, a local paramedic with Ornge Air ambulance, is sharing his story in hopes of bringing more attention to the crisis.  

Water levels continue to inch closer to all-time records in the Lake of the Woods area, after going up another 4 inches this week.

The Lake of the Woods Control Board says Lake of the Woods has now reached 323.81 meters or about 1062 feet. That’s above the highs seen in 2014 which peaked at 323.78m, roughly 1062 ft, but below the all-time record of 324.31m or 1064 ft set back in 1950.

Ontarians across the province are able to cast their vote in advance for one more day. 

Today is the last day for residents to head to their local returning or advance voting offices in advance of the June 2 provincial election. 

Kenora: Ukrainian Hall at 509 4th St. N until 8:00 p.m.

Dryden: Dryden Satellite Office at 16 Earl Ave. until 8:00 p.m. 

Fort Frances: Fort Frances Satellite Office at St. Michaels School 820 5th St. E. until 8:00 p.m.

As the boating season begins to pick up, LOWDSA is reminding you to be cautious of debris in the surrounding lakes.  

The recent flooding has caused large amounts of debris to enter from the shores, everything from trees to lawn furniture. Boaters are asked to remove any debris from the water when they find it. 

Crews with the City of Kenora plan to open up a number of roadways in the evacuated area to let residents back in their homes today.

One lane of Highway 17 between the Shabaqua Corners and Upsala has been reopened following a fatal collision earlier this morning.

The Ministry of Transportation says, "traffic control is in place and delays can be expected in the area."

At the time of publishing, there is no word on when the highway will fully reopen.

If you are a residential school survivor, you are able to contact the 24-hour National Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 for support. Indigenous people can also access the Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.
 

The season for the Red Lake Miners came to an end on Tuesday night (May 24, 2022), after losing their final round-robin game at the 2022 Centennial Cup in Estevan, SK.

It was a tough tournament for the Miners as they went 0-4, and were outscored 32-9, in Group A. Leading the way for the Miners was forward Brady Harroun with five points in four games (3G-2A).