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An air quality warning is once again in effect for almost all of Manitoba, including the city of Winnipeg.

Environment Canada says that smoke is expected to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas.

The warning stretches from Winnipeg all the way up to Lynn Lake. 

It's been just over a year since three members of the Grammy-nominated gospel band, The Nelons, died in a plane crash. 

The family group were on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska on July 26, 2024, when tragedy struck.  

The crash claimed the lives of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges. The pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa, were also killed in the crash. 

Funeral For:  Eleanor Orchard 
Funeral Date: July 30, 2025 
Eleanor Orchard, 94, of Carman passed away Saturday, July 26th at Carman Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her children Bryan (Crystal), Bruce (Colleen), Wayne (Kyla); grandchildren, Austin, Liam, Ryan, Sierra, Alexander & Isabella; nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Fred, daughter Carol, parents Fred & Kay Gibson, sister Lillian & Bill Hildebrand, parents in law Clarence & Isabel Orchard, sisters in law Marjorie and Shirley & Archie Liable.

Funeral For:  Kathy Falk nee Peters 
Funeral Date: July 31, 2025 
Kathy Falk nee Peters, 68, of the Gretna area formerly of Reinland, passed away Thursday, July 24th at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Kenora. She is survived by her husband Ken Falk, their children Nathan (Cheryl) Falk, and Daryl Falk, as well as 2 grandsons, 1 sister and 2 brothers. She was predeceased by her parents Peter W. J. and Nettie Peters, and 1 sister.

The Winnipeg Police Service has safely located a 40-year-old man who was missing. 

Police had sent out a missing persons notice on July 28 and then sent out a second notice on Thursday, July 31, saying he had been safely located.

Funeral For:  Abram Abe Fehr 
Funeral Date: July 30, 2025 
Abram Abe Fehr, 86, of Steinbach passed away Thursday, July 24th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Agatha, 4 daughters, 3 sons, 1 sister, 4 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 grandsons, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. 
The funeral service for Abram Abe Fehr will be held Wednesday, July 30th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.  
Donations may be made to Diabetes Canada. 

Folklorama officially kicked off at Assiniboine Park over the weekend.

The kick-off event featured a pop-up pavilion expo along with entertainment and special treats. 

One of those treats was cookies created by High Tea Bakery representing Celtic, Ghana, Egypt, Poland, the Philippines and Cuba. They will continue to be sold throughout Folklorama, with a portion of the proceeds going to Folklorama's Cultural Preservation Fund. 

Elevation Rhythm is adding a new member to its team. 

Davide Mutendji, a member of the popular worship collective, and his wife, Gina Nicole McCauley, have announced that they are expecting a baby.

The Island Breeze International Conference has come to a close, following six days filled with worship, music, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection. 

Isi Masi with Island Breeze Manitoba says it was an incredible experience to welcome people from all over the world, including the Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, the United States, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Fiji, the Caribbean, South Africa, and Samoa. 

Sunday afternoon’s American Association game at Blue Cross Park between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Chicago Dogs was cancelled due to rain and unplayable field conditions.
 
As this was the final scheduled game between the two clubs this season, it will not be made up.
 
Tickets to Sunday’s game may be exchanged at the Blue Cross Park Ticket Office for those of equal value to any remaining 2025 Goldeyes home game.