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Manitoba remains under a provincewide state of emergency, the provincial government says, with most of the province considered to be under extreme fire danger.

In an update released late Tuesday afternoon, the Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) explains that while some rain is expected across the province's north, it won't be enough to make a difference. The provincial state of emergency is expected to be in place until June 26, it says.

The 2025 Manitoba 55 Plus Games officially kicked off Monday night in Steinbach, with cheers, music, dancing, and heartfelt words.

The Pat Porter Active Living Centre buzzed with energy as over 200 athletes, volunteers, dignitaries, and guests gathered for the opening ceremony of the province’s largest multi-sport event for adults 55 and older.

The Adult and Teen Challenge campus in Steinbach has welcomed a number of evacuees who fled the wildfires in Saskatchewan. 

Steinbach RCMP say a teenager suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday night.

Police were called to the single vehicle crash at 11:10 pm, along Highway 52 near the Highway 12 intersection. The 17-year-old male was taken to hospital. Again, police say he had non-life-threatening injuries.

According to Steinbach RCMP, earlier in the evening, the same motorcycle failed to stop for police, and charges are being contemplated.

Meanwhile, Steinbach RCMP received 82 calls for service over the weekend.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

At École Ste. Anne Immersion, students are learning some of life’s most valuable lessons—not from textbooks, but from older adults in the community they now call "Grand Pals."

Liette Weir, the school's principal, says two Grade 5 and 6 classes are participating in the Grand Pals program, in partnership with Active Aging Manitoba.

A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.