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The Weather Network's Summer Forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures for the Prairies.

The southern half of the provinces will experience well-above-normal temperatures due to a heat dome in the U.S.

A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing prolonged periods of extreme heat. 

Meteorologist Rhythm Reet says this means we could see excessive heat for a longer period and more frequent heat waves; it also influences where the storm track will be setting up.

Funeral For:  Joey Vadjl  
Funeral Date: June 11, 2025 
Joey Vadjl, 61, of Ile Des Chenes passed away Thursday, May 29th in the R-M of Hanover. He is survived by his wife Rachelle, 1 daughter, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and their families. 
The celebration of life for Joey Vadjl will be held Wednesday, June 11th at 11am at Trans Canada Energy Centre, 1 Rivard Street, Ile Des Chenes. 
Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 
Arrangements by Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach.  

Funeral For:  Peter Letkeman 
Funeral Date: June 9, 2025 
Peter Letkeman, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 3rd. The funeral service for Peter Letkeman will be held Monday, June 9th at 2pm at My Church, 955 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg. 
Arrangements by Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor. 

Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has hired a new Executive Director.

Monday marked the first day on the job for Trevor Sears.

Sears has more than 30 years of leadership experience in Canada’s agriculture sector. 

He recently served as president and CEO of Canada Pork, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the global competitiveness of the Canadian pork industry. 

Rosemary Siemens and her husband Eli Bennett have received a Leo Award nomination for their "Sunday Hymn Serenade - Bring Back the Hymns" YouTube show. The awards celebrate excellence in British Columbia’s film and television industry, with the couple receiving a nod in the Best Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series. 

Today, June 5th, is Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees with broadcasters across the province joining together to support those displaced and evacuated due to the fires raging across parts of Manitoba.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration, with the two sides still far apart on key issues.

In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also asked the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to continue to work toward a deal outside of that process.

A business owner near Rosengart wants the province to come up with a repair and maintenance plan for a local road he says has been neglected for years.

Jonathan Wiebe says PR 521, which is not paved, has become soft; in particular, a stretch of several hundred feet in such bad shape that he says vehicles are sinking and needing to be towed.

Disbelief at the thought of evacuation

Guy and Jo Werry have lived in Flin Flon for 44 years. They are grateful to have arrived in the Pembina Valley after the mandatory evacuation order came out last Wednesday, giving all residents of Flin Flon an hour and a half to evacuate the Northern community. 

Guy said he sort of had his head buried in the sand regarding the wildfires that were heading towards his home community.  

The annual Teddy Bear Picnic is back in Winkler on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering a unique, free event for families at Winkler Park (by the pool). Hosted by the Winkler Family Resource Centre, the event is open to children of all ages — and their beloved stuffed animals.