Steinbach

"It's a very serious situation." That from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew in an update on the province's wildfire situation Thursday, who says fire fighters from across Manitoba and beyond continue to blazes on several fronts. 

As of Thursday morning, Kinew said there were 16,800 evacuees registered in Manitoba. Many of which have been put up in hotels across Manitoba, occupying about 1,700 rooms. 

He added, it's been great to see people step up and provide donations, volunteer at shelters and even take evacuees into their homes. 

A Mitchell man who owns and operates Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre in Pinawa, says urgent help is needed to care for evacuees who are coming to stay on site.

Kevin Penner says he spoke with the Red Cross Thursday morning, and learned evacuees were being sent to Ontario and beyond because of space issues in Manitoba.

The Manitoba government delivered a wildfire update today, June 5. 

The provincial state of emergency remains in effect, with 21 communities having declared local states of emergency and more than 18,000 evacuees now registered. There are likely many more evacuees who have not registered with the Canadian Red Cross. 

Niverville Mayor Myron Dyck is back from Ottawa after attending the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference held from May 29 to June 1. He says the trip left him feeling encouraged, recharged, and full of fresh ideas for Niverville. 

"This was our federal conference for municipal leaders," said Dyck during this week's Town Council meeting. 

A young baker from Sarto is turning her love of cookies and pies into something much bigger this week — a fundraiser for a family in need. 

Seventeen-year-old Caitlin Penner, known to many as The Tiny Baker, will be holding a bake sale on Friday, June 6 at Clearspring Centre in Steinbach. The event is in support of her former co-worker, Lena Friesen, whose husband Andrew has been in critical care on life support for more than a month due to a life-threatening heart condition. 

Manitoba’s farm groups are happy about a new bill to reduce the regulation red tape hindering interprovincial trade.

Manitoba’s farm groups say they’re glad to see the province’s latest effort to break down interprovincial trade barriers.

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.